Executive Director

Children’s Recovery Center | Full-Time

The Children’s Recovery Center (CRC) is seeking a trauma-informed, emotionally intelligent Executive Director to lead a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing hope and healing to child abuse victims. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for an experienced nonprofit executive who understands child abuse response, multidisciplinary team (MDT) collaboration, and the realities of vicarious trauma in child-serving systems.

The next Executive Director will steward a strong organization with a dedicated staff, engaged board, and trusted community partnerships—while guiding CRC into a more financially resilient, strategically focused, and sustainable future.

About Children’s Recovery Center

CRC provides a safe, child-centered environment where children and families in crisis receive coordinated, compassionate care. Through a robust MDT model, CRC reduces trauma by minimizing the need for children to retell their stories while bringing together law enforcement, DSS/CPS, medical providers, and advocates.

• • Serves 400+ children annually
  • Main office in Myrtle Beach (Horry County)
  • Second facility opened in Georgetown County last year
  • Accredited by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA)
  • Strong staff retention, collaborative culture, and committed board

CRC’s current priorities include:

• • Strengthening financial stability and reducing reliance on government grants
  • Expanding diversified fundraising and community engagement
  • Establishing a clear strategic plan
  • Supporting staff well-being and addressing vicarious trauma
  • Expanding and strengthening services in Georgetown County

Position Overview

The Executive Director (ED) serves as CRC’s chief executive and public ambassador, reporting to a 12-member Board of Directors and supervising six program and administrative staff, while working closely with medical providers.

• • Staff: 8 total
  • Annual Budget: ~$1 million
  • Location: On-site in Myrtle Beach (limited remote flexibility)
  • Schedule: Occasional evenings/weekends and local travel required

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Accountability:

• • Develop, manage, and monitor the annual budget
  • Ensure accurate client billing and timely payment of expenditures
  • Prepare and submit:
    • • Monthly budget status reports (within five days of month-end)
      • Quarterly financial and grant activity reports to the Board and Medical Director
  • Oversee grant compliance, audits, and reporting to funders and oversight bodies

Organizational & Operational Leadership:

• • Oversee daily operations, including administrative systems, scheduling, and office management
  • Maintain organizational policies, procedures, and compliance standards
  • Ensure nonprofit compliance with the SC Secretary of State, IRS, and other regulatory bodies
  • Maintain NCA accreditation and compliance with all standards
  • Foster a professional, trauma-informed, and supportive work environment

Board Relations & Governance Support:

• • Prepare Board meeting agendas, materials, and minutes
  • Provide data and reports to support Board oversight and strategic decision-making
  • Support Board committees with analysis, documentation, and coordination
  • Maintain healthy, transparent staff–board relationships

External Relations & Community Engagement:

• • Serve as CRC’s primary liaison with key partners, including: United Way of Horry County, Myrtle Beach and Georgetown Chambers of Commerce, Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation, Horry County Council, and the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with funders, government agencies, and community partners
  • Represent CRC publicly to advance visibility, advocacy, and collaboration

Fundraising, Development & Grants:

• • Lead and oversee all fundraising efforts, including events and partnerships
  • Strengthen donor cultivation and stewardship to diversify revenue streams
  • Oversee grant reporting and compliance
  • Provide impact data and financial insights to support development strategies

The Ideal Candidate

CRC is seeking a leader who brings both strategic strength and human-centered leadership.

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

• • Demonstrated experience leading and evaluating mission-aligned programs with measurable impact
  • Proven success managing teams, setting expectations, coaching performance, and supporting staff well-being
  • Strong understanding of nonprofit governance and effective board partnership
  • Experience developing and managing budgets, grants, audits, and financial reporting
  • Ability to lead strategic planning, organizational growth, and change management
  • Knowledge of diversified fundraising strategies (grants, individuals, events, major gifts)
  • Experience working with MDTs, law enforcement, social services, and child protection systems
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire donors, partners, and the public
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, criminal justice, nonprofit management, or related field
    • • Master’s degree preferred
  • 5–8 years of nonprofit or social-services management experience, ideally in child welfare or abuse response

Personal Attributes:

• • Trauma-informed, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent
  • Authentic, ethical, transparent, and mission-driven
  • Resilient, adaptable, and resourceful
  • Committed to equity, collaboration, and respectful leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• • Salary Range: $89,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance (valued at $10,000–$12,000 annually)
    • • Optional dental, vision, and supplemental coverage
  • Competitive PTO with increases at 5- and 10-year milestones
  • Simple IRA with employer match (up to $100/month after 90 days)
  • Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
  • Potential year-end bonuses based on financial performance
  • Location: This position is based on-site at CRC’s Myrtle Beach office – 1801 Legion Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
    • • Local travel within Horry and Georgetown counties is required.

How to Apply

Join the Children’s Recovery Center and play a critical role in shaping its future while creating lasting impact for children and families.

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Learn more about CRC: https://childrensrecoverycenter.org