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A Non-Profit Executive Director provides senior level leadership to a non-profit organization focused on policy, political advocacy, or social program development.
$174,834 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
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Position range in Lubbock County $120k
- $355k Per Year Executive Director
Women Protective Svcs-Lubbock
Occupation:
Chief Executives
Location:
LUBBOCK, TX
- 79453-4089
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
09/01/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/04/2026
Expires:
10/01/2026
Job #: 17063711
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
Master's Degree Experience
60 Month(s) DL
Required Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available Benefits Help for .
Position Overview:
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive and strategic leader of Women's Protective Services, Lubbock, Inc. (WPS), responsible for advancing the organization's mission to provide safety, shelter, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence. This role oversees all agency operations, programs, staff, and resources, ensuring high-quality services, financial sustainability, and strong community partnerships. The Executive Director also serves as the organization's Human Resources lead, managing personnel strategy, compliance and culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategic Direction:
Organizational Leadership
- Provide vision, direction, and oversight for all programs and services, ensuring alignment with WPS's mission and values.
Strategic Planning - Develop and implement long-term strategies, annual goals, and performance metrics.
Board Relations - Collaborate with the Board of Directors, provide regular updates, support governance activities, and implement board policies.
Human Resources Management:
HR Administration
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations
Policy Development - Maintain and update personnel policies, job descriptions, and employee handbook.
Compliance Oversight - Ensure adherence to federal and Texas employment laws, workplace safety standards, and confidentiality requirements.
Culture & Training - Foster a trauma-informed, inclusive workplace; coordinate staff training in crisis response, ethics, and professional development.
Program Oversight
Program Management - Ensure shelter operations, advocacy services, hotline response, outreach, and prevention programs meet quality standards.
Data & Reporting - Oversee data collection, evaluation, and reporting for grants, audits, and internal review
Client Safety - Ensure compliance with safety protocols, confidentiality practices, and trauma-informed service delivery.
Financial & Administrative Management:
Budget Oversight
- Develop and manage the annual budget; ensure responsible stewardship of funds.
Grant Management - Oversee grant applications, reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements.
Operational Efficiency - Maintain effective administrative systems, technology, and facility operations.
Community Engagement & Advocacy:
Public Relations
- Serve as the public spokesperson for WPS; strengthen community awareness and support.
Partnership Development - Collaborate with law enforcement, courts, healthcare providers, schools, and social service agencies.
Fundraising - Lead donor cultivation, events, campaigns, and community engagement efforts.
Qualifications:
Master's degree required in social work, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field
Minimum 5-7 years of leadership experience
Experience in HR management, including hiring, compliance, and employee relations.
Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics, trauma-informed care, and crisis interventaion
Strong financial management, communication, and organizational skilla
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and maintain professionalism in high stress environments
Core Competencies:
Mission-driven leadership
Trauma-informed supervision
Ethical decision-making
Cultural humility
Strategic thinking
Conflict resolution
If you're interested, email your resume to: crosscuts1004@gmail.com