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About Ventura County Pregnancy Center
Ventura County Pregnancy Center is a Christ-centered, pro-life ministry committed to providing compassionate support and practical resources to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies. Since 1987, the center has served the Ventura County community with free and confidential services, including pregnancy testing, peer counseling, options education, and parenting resources. Grounded in the belief that every life is valuable and made in the image of God, the center seeks to empower individuals to make informed decisions through truth, love, and grace. The staff and volunteers are passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can experience hope and receive holistic care, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Opportunity Summary
The Executive Director has full responsibility for the management of Ventura County Pregnancy Center (VCPC), ensuring the consistency achievement of the mission through the effective stewardship of resources, including financial, material, facility, and personnel; overseeing operations of the medical clinic and implementation of pregrams, services, policies and procedures; and exercising supervisory responsibility of staff.
Accountability and Supervision
This position reports to the Board of Directors. They will supervise the center’s overall staff, including the volunteers.
Evaluation
After 90-day probationary period, and annually thereafter at the end of calendar year, or as needed on a quarterly basis.
Qualifications
- Demonstrates a close personal relationship with Jesus Christ, spiritual maturity, a preyerful, evangelical witness, and is commited to a local Bible-believing Church.
- Exhibits an understanding and commitment to proclaiming and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Expresses full agreement with VCPC’s Statement of and Faith, Code of Ethics, and Policies and Procedures; possesses a sincere desire to reach abortion-vulnerable women.
- Holds a strong commitment to protecting the sanctity of human life and upholding chastity. Maintains a consistent life-affirming philosophy and would never refer or advise a woman to have an abortion.
- Demonstrates ability as a servant leader; able to disciple, encourage and motivate staff and volunteers.
- Shows commitment to maintaining a healthy relationship with the Board through open and honest communications.
- Able to represent and uphold the vision and mission of the organization in all programs, policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates ability in conducting fund-raising, donor development, marketing, and public relations programs.
- Has strong skills in communications: one-on-one and public speaking, writing, and effective use of social media.
- Shows commitment to building relationships with local churches and church members.
- Able to carry out responsibilities and make decisions with little or no supervision.
- Has at least 5 to 10 years of professional and/or volunteer experience in leadership roles, ideally in non- profit organizations, but leaders with leadership experience in business, government, military, and other professional settings are also encouraged to apply. Graduate education may be substituted for years of experience.
- Ideally has 5 years of professional experience leading organizations, managing staff, and overseeing budgets.
Specific Responsibilities
Strategy
- Develop long-range strategies that achieve the organization’s mission and goals.
- Effectively communicate the vision and mission both within and outside of the ministry.
- Develop program, organizational, and financial plans and policies for Board approval that reflect the mission and are necessary for the proper functioning of the Center.
- Oversee the implementation of a vibrant Volunteer Program that promotes active and broad participation of local churches and volunteers in all areas of the organization’s work.
- Oversee the development of support services and programs for clients, ensuring “best practices” are established and maintained.
- Actively obtain feedback and assess programs and projects to ensure they are effective and mission-focused.
Management & Administration
- Provide managerial support, direction, and supervision of personnel.
- Ensure prayer is an integral part of the day-to-day operations of the Center.
- Responsible for recruiting, employing, evaluating and training of staff.
- Ensure all personnel have up-to-date, written job descriptions and annual evaluations.
- Establish training programs for staff and volunteers that strengthen a Christian worldview and ensure the integration of a Biblical perspective on the sanctity of human life, sexual integrity, and God’s design for relationships in all services provided.
- Prepare and propose an annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors that reflects strategic mission and goals.
- Oversee budget and expenditures, including payroll.
- Oversee the compilation of reports and records, and provide to the Board of Directors, outside CPA firm, affiliates and other organizations as needed.
- Coordinate an annual planning calendar for the ministry and implementation of special events.
- Ensure and update as required all policies and procedures per current Board-approved manual.
- Attend all regular and annual and special Board meetings, serving as non-voting member of the Board, and member of all Board committees.
- Ensure VCPC facility has proper provision, functionality, maintenance and repair of the building, utilities, equipment, and IT.
- Oversee retention and destruction of documents in accordance with established policy and procedures.
Services & Programs
- Work with staff to oversee client services training and in-services, ensuring that policies and procedures are taught and followed.
- Work with the Medical Director and Nurse Manager to oversee the on-going development and execution of medical policies, procedures, and services.
- Work with staff to develop client programs and services that best meet mission objectives.
- Maintain ‘best practices,’ ensuring compliance and seeking legal counsel as needed, including adherence to the Center’s Statements of Faith and Code of Ethics.
- Ensure licensure and training requirements of medical staff are met and maintained.
Donor Development and Fund-Raising
- Oversee donor development and management programs.
- Communicate with church and individual donors on a regular basis in writing, phone conversations, and in personal meetings to present opportunities for financial partnership with the ministry.
- Oversee staff to plan and coordinate major fundraising events.
- Oversee staff to prepare and send mail pieces and newsletters per development plan.
- Oversee the development and execution of a Church Development Program to broaden church partnerships and the base of church support.
- Produce long-term and short-term source funding objectives to accomplish ministry goals.
Public Relations and Communications
- Oversee staff to conduct outreach efforts to churches, pastors, community groups, and the professional community with the goal of increasing involvement and establishing partnerships.
- Represent the ministry in the community, to local and state leaders, and to the media to help educate them about the services provided and increase general awareness of the ministry as a valuable community resource.
- Work with staff to develop and maintain relationships with other ministries/organizations that best meet client and donor development needs.
- Oversee the development and use of communications materials, including websites, written materials, and social media for public relations purposes; ensure integrity and consistency of messaging.
- Oversee the development and use of client-focused marketing materials, including websites, written materials, ad campaigns, and social media focused on targeting abortion-minded and abortion- vulnerable clients as approved by the Medical Director.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary depends on experience. Compensation range is from $90,000-120,000
- Paid vacation/sick leave
- Mileage allowance
- Healthcare stipend
- Bonuses based on performance
