Executive Director

Douglass Community Services, Inc.

Location:

Hannibal, MO

Classification:
Exempt / Full-Time

Reports To:

Board of Directors

Lead.

Inspire. Transform.

Are you readyto lead an organization where your strategic vision directly empowers families and strengthens communities?

Douglass Community Services, Inc. is seekinga visionary Executive Director to leadour human services agency and advance our mission of creating opportunities and improving lives throughout our region. As the organization’sprimary advocate andleader, the Executive Director will provide strategic direction, oversee operations, support a talented leadership team, ensure strong fiscal stewardship, and build meaningful partnerships that expandour community impact.

This is an exciting opportunity fora mission-driven leader who is passionate about human services, community engagement, and creating lasting change.

The Executive Director serves as thechief executive leaderof Douglass Community Services, providing strategic and operational leadership while working closely with the Boardof Directors, staff, community partners, andfunders. This roleis responsible for ensuring the organization’scontinued growth, sustainability, and effectiveness inserving children, families, and individuals throughout the community.

• Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 annually
• Paid Time Off: 14 paid holidays plus a 2-week Winter Shutdown(valued at over $10,000 in paidtime away)
• Upfront Leave: 40 hours ofPTO and 24hours of unpaid time off available immediately
• PTO Accrual:
  Earn 6.25% ofhours worked fromdate of hire, with progressive increases after the firstyear

• Provide visionary leadership and direction forthe organization’s programs, services, and initiatives.
• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans aligned withthe agency’s mission and community needs.
• Oversee daily operations while ensuring organizational effectiveness and sustainability.

• Lead, mentor, and support the executive leadership team, including the CFO, CHRO, and program Directors.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on accountability, innovation, and excellence.
• Support program leaders across Head Start, Housing,Foster Grandparent Program (FGP), Volunteer Programs, and CASA.

• Maintain strong fiscal oversight of agency operations, budgets, and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations,contracts,and funding requirements.
• Provide oversight offederal grants, including monitoring expenditure sand supporting successful grant management.

• Serve as thepublic face and advocate for Douglass Community Services.
• Build and maintain strong relationshipswithdonors, funders, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Expand fundraising opportunities and revenue-generating initiatives to support organizational growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services,Education, Psychology,Social Work, ora related field(Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5years of leadershipor managerial experience in a nonprofit, human services, or educational organization.
• Demonstrated experience writing, managing, and overseeing federal grants.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft
  365 and Google Workspace.

At Douglass Community Services, our work is centered on strengthening families and buildinga stronger community. The Executive Director will have the opportunity to leada dedicated team, influence meaningful change, and make alasting impact onthe lives ofthosewe serve.

If you are a strategic, collaborative leader ready to champion a mission-driven organization, we invite you to apply.