Executive Director
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, Columbus, OH, United States
Full Time
Executive Director at CHOICES
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking an Executive Director for CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence in Columbus, Ohio. LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence has been the sole resource for victims seeking shelter in Franklin County for more than four decades, providing a Temporary Emergency Shelter, 24-Hour Crisis Hotline, DV Counseling, Legal Advocacy, Peer Support Groups and more.
Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.
What will I do as an Executive Director with Lutheran Social Services?
- The Executive Director provides operational and strategic program leadership for a high-visibility domestic violence shelter serving survivors and their families in the Columbus region. The Executive Director ensures the delivery of safe, trauma-informed, survivor-centered services while maintaining strong fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and community partnerships.
- This role leads a complex program with multiple funding streams, significant public visibility, and strong partnerships with government agencies, funders, and community stakeholders. The Executive Director must be an experienced nonprofit leader who is equally comfortable managing large grant portfolios, overseeing operational risk and compliance, engaging with media and public officials, and building a strong organizational culture that supports staff and survivors.
- The Executive Director serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership by translating organizational priorities into program-level strategies and ensuring effective operational implementation.
- The Executive Director reports to the Vice President of Programs and works closely with executive leadership, finance, development, government affairs, and community partners.
Core Responsibilities Include
- Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership in advancing the organization's mission and priorities related to domestic violence services.
- Oversee all shelter and supportive services including crisis response, housing support, advocacy, and survivor stabilization services.
- Manage a multi-million-dollar program budget and ensure responsible stewardship of public and private funds.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to domestic violence services, grant management, and survivor confidentiality.
- Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary leadership and management team.
- Serve as a visible and credible representative of the shelter program within the community.
- Serve as a spokesperson for the program when appropriate.
Requirements For An Executive Director With Lutheran Social Services
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in social work, public administration, nonprofit leadership, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in human services, domestic violence services, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex grant portfolios and program budgets.
- Experience leading teams in high-intensity service environments.
- Strong knowledge of domestic violence services, victim advocacy, and trauma-informed practices preferred.
- Experience working with public funding sources and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Strong communication, partnership-building, and public speaking skills.
Benefits for Full-time positions* with Lutheran Social Services include:
- Health insurance with 4-plan options!
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
- Health Savings Account
- PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
- Discount Marketplace
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community
- some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well
About Lutheran Social Services
We put our mission of service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 21 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers food pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.
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