The Search is On...
Are you an experienced nonprofit leader seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of families and children in Monongalia County? The Shack Neighborhood House is now seeking an innovative and energetic Executive Director who can honor our mission of serving families in western Monongalia County while also creating and expanding new programs and services.
Our new Executive Director has the unique opportunity to help The Shack Neighborhood House modernize its mission. The Shack has been serving families in Monongalia County for over 90 years, providing school-age care, summer and aquatics programs, tutoring, and a growing food program for families and children. Our new Executive Director will supervise the Shack staff, will direct and expand our programming and services, and will help create and implement a new strategic plan for Shack operations. We seek a skilled and caring Executive Director who will actively represent the Shack in our community, raise funds for our operations through grant writing and fundraising, and who will work cooperatively with all of our community and funding partners, including Starting Points, to move our mission forward.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services field; a Master’s degree and Social Work license is preferred. Candidates must have at least three years of experience serving the needs of WV families. Other preferred qualifications include three years of experience in finance and grant administration and community relations. Candidates must possess outstanding communication skills, an innovative and collaborative spirit, strong financial management skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for service. The Shack will offer a competitive salary and generous benefits to our successful candidate.
To apply, submit a cover letter, your resume, and a list of three professional references to careers@the-shack.org as soon as possible. You can view a full job description by clicking the link below.
To learn more about the Shack Neighborhood House, visit our website at www.the-shack.org. The Shack is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider and employer.
Our new Executive Director has the unique opportunity to help The Shack Neighborhood House modernize its mission. The Shack has been serving families in Monongalia County for over 90 years, providing school-age care, summer and aquatics programs, tutoring, and a growing food program for families and children. Our new Executive Director will supervise the Shack staff, will direct and expand our programming and services, and will help create and implement a new strategic plan for Shack operations. We seek a skilled and caring Executive Director who will actively represent the Shack in our community, raise funds for our operations through grant writing and fundraising, and who will work cooperatively with all of our community and funding partners, including Starting Points, to move our mission forward.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services field; a Master’s degree and Social Work license is preferred. Candidates must have at least three years of experience serving the needs of WV families. Other preferred qualifications include three years of experience in finance and grant administration and community relations. Candidates must possess outstanding communication skills, an innovative and collaborative spirit, strong financial management skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for service. The Shack will offer a competitive salary and generous benefits to our successful candidate.
To apply, submit a cover letter, your resume, and a list of three professional references to careers@the-shack.org as soon as possible. You can view a full job description by clicking the link below.
To learn more about the Shack Neighborhood House, visit our website at www.the-shack.org. The Shack is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider and employer.

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