Family Justice Center Executive Director

The mission of the District Attorney’s Office is to keep the community safe and to make the criminal justice system better through the fair and ethical prosecution of criminal offenders, while seeking justice for victims of crime. In support of our mission, the District Attorney’s Office seeks a founding Executive Director to support the opening, operation, growth and development of a new Family Justice Center for the communities of the 17th Judicial District of Colorado.

The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and comprehensive operational oversight for the Family Justice Center (FJC), including administrative functions, budget and grant management, human resources, development activities, volunteer coordination, partner agency engagement, and facility operations. This role directs the programs and day-to-day operations of the FJC, ensuring integrated, high-quality, trauma-informed services. The Executive Director works in close partnership with the District Attorney, the Chief Deputy District Attorney for Domestic Violence & FJC, the FJC Steering Committee, and other partners to ensure effective functioning, alignment, and strategic advancement of the new FJC.

The Family Justice Center for the 17th Judicial District will provide a centralized, comprehensive support hub for victims and survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault and elder abuse. The FJC will be a one-stop, secure location for victims and survivors to access all necessary services, including mental healthcare, affordable housing, legal advocacy, childcare, pet services, and more. The 17th Judicial District includes Adams and Broomfield counties, two fast-growing and diverse communities embedded in the growing Denver metropolitan region.

This position will initially be based at our main office in Brighton, Colorado, or at our upcoming Family Justice Center in Westminster, Colorado. Employees may be required to commute occasionally between both locations.

• Provide daily operational oversight of the Family Justice Center
• Provide strategic leadership to guide policy development, strengthen cross-agency coordination, and ensure effective, efficient, and impactful service delivery to victims and survivors
• Lead a team of FJC staff and provide oversight of intake of clients, including danger assessment and safety and service planning
• Develop and sustain strong partnerships with on- and off-site agencies, including creating, revising, and maintaining interagency MOUs
• Establish and implement operational policies and procedures aligned with the FJC mission, vision, values, and national best practices
• Build and enhance relationships with community stakeholders to support the continued growth, stability, and long-term sustainability of the FJC
• Oversee the intake functions of the FJC as well as the case management system
• Lead grant writing and fundraising efforts, including securing local, state, federal, and private funding to support center operations and expansion
• Participate in multidisciplinary community, agency, and law enforcement groups—such as Domestic Violence High Risk Teams—to improve services and interventions for survivors.
• Oversee, coordinate and facilitate FJC service-provider partnerships and serve as liaison to the FJC Steering Committee and the District Attorney’s Office to support clear communication and resolution of operational challenges
• Identify barriers to effective service delivery and collaborate with partners to develop solutions that improve survivor services and outcomes
• Supervise assigned staff and volunteers, oversee daily operations, and cultivate a trauma-informed and collaborative work environment
• Provide regular communication to the District Attorney and other supervisors regarding the FJC; prepare reports to the District Attorney and others as directed on the work of the FJC, including data on FJC use and anecdotes on FJC success stories
• Ensure accurate collection and analysis of program data to measure outcomes and meet funding, reporting, and accountability requirements
• Oversee ongoing collection of survivor feedback to…