Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County (CCSCC) is in the search for an accomplished and inspiring Chief Executive Officer to lead a new initiative that enables families to rise out of poverty for good, and, in the process, to guide an organizational cultural shift to client-centric wrap-around engagements.

Rooted in a legacy of faith-based social services, CCSCC is at a pivotal point: guided by its strategic plan, Footsteps: Pathways to Self-Sufficiency, the agency is implementing a systematic, scalable, and measurable family-centered community change initiative. Serving clients in their own neighborhoods, CCSCC addresses issues of access to food, housing, healthcare, education and economic security, and community organizing. Within the agency, this approach will integrate siloed services, create more cohesive, less fragmented family services and foster greater teamwork among staff and a deeper connection to the agency.

The CEO is essential to stewarding the agency’s bold vision and is responsible for maximizing the impact in reducing, preventing, and alleviating poverty in Santa Clara County. The top priorities for the CEO are to deliver on the “Footsteps” vision which will involve keeping the organization operationally focused and guiding the staff through a cultural transition, and to be the “face of the agency” to funders, donors, partners, and the community.

As the social service and social justice arm of the Catholic Diocese of San Jose, Catholic Charities strengthens communities through parish, community, and neighborhood development, and annually serves ~80,000 people at over 90 locations. The organization has an operating budget of $56M.

The CEO will be a servant leader in accordance with Catholic social teachings, committed to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, and values, and understand the Church’s dynamics. The CEO will also have a deep understanding of poverty, safety net work and race equity, and a track record of implementing inclusive, culturally sensitive and responsive organizational policies and practices.

We appreciate your sharing the position description with your network and for any nominations you might have. Thank you for your support of Catholic Charities.

For additional information or to apply, please contact Lisa Grossman, Oscar Quiros or Kevin Redick at info[at]moppenheim[dot]com.