Executive Director- Florida

Better Together works to end the root causes of poverty, dependency, divorce and child abuse by leveraging the power of the local church to provide struggling families with supportive relationships and meaningful work.

Once properly supported, families can achieve independence, stay together and thrive.

The Better Together team seeks a dynamic Executive Director to oversee, support, and grow the Better Families program in the Central Florida region, which includes Hardee, Highlands, Orange, Osceola, Polk, and Seminole counties. The executive director will lead the continued development of the Better Families program and spearhead its growth by cultivating and building new relationships with donors, community partners, volunteers and churches.

An ideal candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human service field and at least five years of direct experience working with vulnerable children and families.

A master’s degree and at least three years’ experience in a leadership role are strongly preferred.

They should feel called to minister to children and families in crisis and share our passion for keeping children out of foster care and families together. They should demonstrate skills in leadership, communication, organization, networking, coaching/training and motivating volunteers and the community. They should be a self‑starter comfortable working remotely, able to analyze problems, find creative solutions and thrive when challenged.

At Better Together, we are a mission‑first team that shows up with purpose, humility, and grit. Our culture is guided by five core values:

• We Love Others Add empathy, humility and integrity into leadership. Treat every person with dignity and do what’s right even when it’s hard.
  • Do you treat people with respect, no matter their background or behavior?
  • Do you make decisions based on what’s best for others, not just yourself?
• We Choose Gratitude Focus on what’s possible, uplift others and celebrate progress.
  • Do you stay positive and solutions‑focused when challenges arise?
  • Do you regularly speak encouragement and appreciation to your teammates?
• We Are Ideal Team Players Take initiative, lift others and work wisely with all kinds of people.
  • Do you take ownership and go the extra mile without being asked?
  • Are you open to feedback and constantly looking for ways to grow?
• We Do Hard Things Press in with courage, keep a growth mindset and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
  • Do you rise to challenges with resilience and a clear head?
  • Do you consistently push through discomfort to deliver results?
• We’re All In Take responsibility, build capacity and act as owners.
  • Are you passionate about transforming lives and communities through your work?
  • Do you take initiative and show up fully because you believe this mission is worth it?

The Executive Director will have four primary domains with key responsibilities.

• Hire and retain qualified staff
• Coach, motivate and support team members
• Meet regional annual goals and metrics of success
• Manage regional budget
• Employ strategic planning and problem solving
• Maintain data entry and reporting

• Ensure that all Better Families policies and procedures are implemented
• Provide oversight and support of families being served
• Oversee volunteer screening and approval process
• Submit accurate, complete and timely reports
• Demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs
• Use de‑escalation and creative problem solving in high crisis situations
• Step in when staff are unavailable and be available to team members

• Work closely with the development team on the fundraising strategic plan
• Prospect, engage and cultivate donors
• Engage and support the regional community board
• Meet with donors and solicit funding support
• Assist in planning and execution of annual fundraising event

• Engage community partnerships that align with the mission
• Conduct public speaking and presentations
• Meet regularly with…