Executive Director of CHOICES
Eklego, Columbus, OH, United States
Eklego is proud to be leading the search for an
Executive Director of CHOICES
- Lutheran Social Services program for Victims of Domestic Violence in
Columbus, OH .
Come be a part of serving their mission of Creating a better world by serving people in need.
Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 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, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.
Knowledge/Experience Requirements as the Executive Director of CHOICES
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.
Essential Functions/Professional Competencies for the Executive Director
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.
As a professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego
We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs.
Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring talent like YOU because we're ALL better together!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.
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Executive Director of CHOICES
- Lutheran Social Services program for Victims of Domestic Violence in
Columbus, OH .
Come be a part of serving their mission of Creating a better world by serving people in need.
Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 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, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.
Knowledge/Experience Requirements as the Executive Director of CHOICES
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.
Essential Functions/Professional Competencies for the Executive Director
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.
As a professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego
We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs.
Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring talent like YOU because we're ALL better together!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.
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