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Now Hiring a Visionary Leader for Children, Families, and Community Impact Child Resource Connect is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Executive Director to lead our organization into its next chapter of growth, innovation, and community partnership. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about strengthening families, supporting early childhood development, and ensuring every child has access to the resources they need to thrive. About Child Resource Connect Child Resource Connect is dedicated to empowering families and childcare providers with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to nurture healthy child development. Through community partnerships, family engagement, and evidence-based programming, we work to ensure that children have equitable access to high-quality early learning experiences and developmental resources. Position Overview The Executive Director serves as the chief executive and strategic leader of Child Resource Connect. This role oversees organizational strategy, program development, fundraising, financial management, community partnerships, and staff leadership of approximately forty team members. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, visionary professional who brings both strategic insight and operational excellence. The Executive Director reports directly to the CRC Board of Directors. Work Location & Schedule • Primary work location: Largo, Maryland, Prince George's County • Schedule: Full-time, Exempt • Work model: Primarily in-office, with one telework day per week • Travel: Ability to travel within CRC's service area and surrounding DMV/Baltimore regions; occasional out-of-state travel may be required • Hours: Occasional evenings and weekends as needed for community events, board meetings, and partner engagements Compensation & Benefits This position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000-$140,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k)-retirement plan, paid vacation, sick and personal leave, paid holidays, tuition assistance, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic leadership to advance the mission, vision, and long-term goals of the organization. • Oversee strategic planning, daily operations, program implementation, and organizational performance. • Build and maintain strong partnerships with families, community organizations, funders, and federal, state, and local agencies. • Manage multiple large government contracts, ensuring effective delivery of service and compliance with all requirements. • Lead fundraising efforts, including grant development, donor engagement, and resource cultivation. • Manage organizational finances, budgeting, and compliance. • Lead senior leadership team, and support and develop staff to ensure a positive, high-performing team culture. • Stay informed of emerging trends, policies, and developments in the field of quality childcare, early childhood education, family support, and maternal and child health. • Represent Child Resource Connect as a trusted voice for children, families, and childcare providers in the community. • Partner with the Board of Directors to support effective governance, advance annual organizational goals, and report on financial, programmatic, and impact performance. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field; master's degree preferred. • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 5 years in senior management within a nonprofit, human services, education, or community-based organization. • Proven leadership experience in nonprofit management, early childhood, family services, education, or a related field. • Strong strategic planning, organizational development, and program management skills. • Strong business acumen with the ability to oversee financial strategy, budgeting, compliance, and operational systems. • Demonstrated success in fundraising, and the ability to identify and cultivate aligned funders and ensure high quality proposal submissions. • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and community engagement abilities. • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive family support. • Background check and compliance with all licensing, grant, or regulatory requirements applicable to Child Resource Connect. Why Join Us This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected, community-centered organization that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day. The Executive Director will have the platform to shape the organization's future, strengthen community impact, and champion equitable access to early childhood resources. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter, and three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Child Resource Connect is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Child Resource Connect to employ the best qualified people available for the position and tasks to be performed. In implementing this policy, Child Resource Connect maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Our equal opportunity philosophy applies to all aspects of volunteer participation and employment with Child Resource Connect including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay, and dismissal. As a matter of policy, we manage this organization and administer our programs without regard to race, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, age, color, disability, or national origin, and in conformance with all, federal, state, and local laws.