Executive Director

Description

Executive Director If you believe in the power of compassion, advocacy, and community to change lives, you’ll feel right at home here. At Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley (CVC), we meet people at some of the most difficult moments of their lives—and walk with them toward safety, healing, and hope.

We’re looking for an Executive Director who leads with heart, clarity, and purpose. Someone who values people just as much as outcomes, and who’s energized by the responsibility of guiding a trusted, mission-driven nonprofit into its next chapter.

If you are ready to play a defining role in shaping the future of services for crime victims in the Lehigh Valley, CVC would love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do
As Executive Director, you’ll be the strategic and cultural anchor of CVC—keeping our mission front and center: to empower and support victims of crime through confidential, cost-free services, while advocating for their rights and fostering community outreach. With compassion, collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to high-quality service, we strive to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of individuals and our community.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead with purpose, shaping organizational strategy, strengthening our programs, and expanding our reach across Lehigh and Northampton counties
• Provide overall direction and oversight of CVC policies, operations, and programs.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, contractual, and ethical standards.
• Lead strategic planning in collaboration with the Board of Directors and leadership team to guide long-term organizational growth and impact.
• Monitor and evaluate programs for effectiveness, impact, and compliance with funder requirements.
• Cultivate a supportive, mission-aligned culture, empowering a passionate team and ensuring they have the resources and clarity they need to do their best work.
  
  
• Build partnerships that matter, being the public face of CVC, serving on different coalitions & committees, collaborating with community organizations, funders, government agencies, and local leaders to elevate awareness of victim services and prevention efforts.
• Communicating transparently with staff, the Board, stakeholders, and the community.
• Advocate for victims’ rights and services within systems such as criminal justice, healthcare, law enforcement, and social services.
• Steward financial health & compliance, overseeing budgets, ensuring accurate financial reporting, securing grant funding, and long-term sustainability so our services remain free, confidential, and accessible.
• Ensuring timely submission of grants and contracts
• Researching, writing, and securing new grant funding to expand resources and services.
• Engaging in fundraising efforts in conjunction with the Board of Directors Development Committee.
• Champion innovation, identifying new opportunities to strengthen support for survivors and expand prevention education in schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods.

Everything you do will support one central purpose: ensuring survivors of violence receive the nonjudgmental, trauma-informed care they deserve.
What We’re Looking ForThis role is ideal for someone who blends strategic thinking with deep empathy—someone who’s as comfortable guiding long-term vision as they are listening closely to a team member or community partner. What matters most is your commitment to learning, growing, and serving with intention. Desired qualifications include:

• Leadership experience: 4+ years in senior management within a nonprofit or human‑services organization.
• Strong operational and strategic skills: Experience in strategic planning, policy implementation, people management, and program development.
• Financial and grants management proficiency: Skilled in budgeting, financial oversight, and grant/contract compliance, along with grant writing.
• Victim‑services understanding and experience: Proven ability to provide and oversee effective, compassionate services for victims of crime.
• Communication & collaboration: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with strong relationship‑building abilities.
• Values‑driven leadership: Cultural humility, commitment to DEI, compassion for those impacted by violence.
• Completion of Sexual Assault Counselor Training preferred.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain the following clearances: FBI Criminal Background Check, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse History Clearance.
  
  

About Us and What We Offer YouCrime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, confidential support services to victims of all forms of violence, as well as their families and significant others. We also offer comprehensive prevention programs that empower our community to create safer spaces for everyone. Our work is grounded in empathy, respect, and unwavering belief in the resilience of survivors. We’re building a culture where people feel connected, purposeful, and inspired—because healing and prevention begin with community.

We take care of our team so they can take care of our community. Our benefits support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance, with a package designed to help you thrive personally and professionally. You’ll enjoy a supportive environment where your voice is valued, your ideas matter, and your work directly strengthens the lives of survivors and families across the Lehigh Valley. Our package includes:

• Competitive salary in the $115,000 - $130,000 range, aligned with your experience and expertise
• Health & dental insurance at minimal employee cost
• Company provided Life, Short & Long Term Disability insurance
• Retirement plan options with company contributions
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities

Ready to lead meaningful change in the Lehigh Valley? Apply to:We’re so glad you’re interested in joining the CVC team! We partner with myHR Partner to help keep the hiring process smooth and stress-free. They’re a great support team that helps us stay organized, and don’t worry, your application is reviewed only for roles here at CVC. The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Crime Victims Council (CVC) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. CVC hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled. CVC believes that employees should be provided with a working environment that enables each person to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.​Thank you for considering CVC as your next career move. We look forward to learning more about you!