CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Wage: $95,000.00/annual - $115,000.00/annual BOE
Reports to: Board of Directors
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Visalia, CA
Supervises: Officers, Facilities, HR, Executive Ast.
Department: Administration
Language: English
About Family Services: Family Services helps children, adults, and families heal from violence and thrive in healthy relationships. We serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, and other trauma through shelter, mental health services, and comprehensive support services. Our prevention programs also help stop the cycle of abuse. We are a private, nonprofit organization working to build a community of safe homes, safe relationships, and safe children—which means a safer, healthier community for everyone. Family Services offers salary and highly competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, sick, retirement), commensurate with experience and skills. Family Services is highly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates, and values employees from all backgrounds.
Summary: The CEO, reporting to the Board of Directors, provides strategic leadership and overall management of the organization. This includes overseeing programs, finances, staff, and service delivery aligned with Board policies and the agency’s mission. The CEO builds partnerships, engages donors and community stakeholders, and fosters a trauma-informed, accountable, and innovative culture throughout Tulare County.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Community Engagement & Advocacy
Fundraising & Development
Financial Oversight
Programs & Services
Facilities Management
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred); equivalent experience considered.
Experience: Minimum five years in executive leadership, preferably in social services or nonprofits. Knowledge of planning, evaluation, budgeting, grants, and fundraising. Experience in domestic violence/sexual assault services preferred.
Transportation: Valid CA driver’s license, vehicle, and required insurance.
Clearance: DOJ background check and financial screening required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Environment: Office and home-based; occasional travel; exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and high-stress situations.
Physical: Prolonged sitting, brief standing, stair climbing, use of office equipment and computer.
Vision/Hearing: Adequate to read screens/documents and engage in conversation, with or without correction.
Abilities:
Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The conditions described above must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified.
To Apply: Complete our online application at www.fstc.net/who-we-are/careers/ or download and submit an employment application with a resume and cover letter by one of the following methods:
E-mail: president@fstc.net