SARC Executive Director Job Description

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive officer of SARC (Brazos County Rape Crisis Center, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving survivors of sexual assault and preventing sexual violence throughout the seven-county Brazos Valley, Texas region.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED provides strategic, financial, operational, and organizational leadership to ensure SARC’s long-term sustainability, fiscal health, program excellence, and community impact. The ED serves as the primary spokesperson, chief fundraiser, and principal advocate for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Organizational Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of SARC’s strategic plan in partnership with the Board.

• Establish and maintain effective organizational structure, policies, and operational systems.

• Foster a mission-driven, accountable, and collaborative organizational culture.

• Ensure high-quality program delivery and measurable community impact.

• Serve as chief spokesperson and represent SARC to donors, grantors, media, elected officials, and community partners.

• Advocate for public policy and funding that supports survivors and prevention initiatives.

• Oversee facility management and organizational infrastructure.

• Represent SARC on local, regional, and state boards, committees, and coalitions.

2. Fund Development & Grant Management

• In conjunction with SARC leadership staff, develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes:

  • Individual donor cultivation and major gifts

  • Corporate sponsorships

  • Foundation grants

  • State and federal government grants

  • Special events and capital campaigns (as applicable)

• Lead all aspects of grant research, writing, submission, compliance, reporting, and stewardship.

• Build and sustain relationships with private funders, foundations, and government agencies.

• Cultivate and steward major donors and funding partners.

• Oversee donor development systems and fundraising performance metrics.

3. Financial Management & Accountability

• Provide overall fiscal leadership and ensure long-term financial sustainability.

• Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for Board approval.

• Monitor financial performance and ensure responsible stewardship of all funds.

• Deliver transparent, accurate, and timely financial reports to the Board and funding partners.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and grant-related financial requirements.

• Oversee preparation of required governmental and grant reports.

• Partner with the independent auditor to facilitate the annual audit process.

• Maintain strong internal financial controls and risk management practices.

4. Board Relations & Governance

• Partner closely with the Board President to support effective governance.

• Maintain regular, clear, and proactive communication with the Board.

• Support Board recruitment, orientation, education, and engagement.

• Advise Board committees and provide appropriate staff support.

• Assist the Board in fulfilling fiduciary and fundraising responsibilities.

• Plan and facilitate annual Board retreat(s).

• Serve as ex-officio member of all Board committees.

5. Human Resources & Organizational Development

• Hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate senior leadership and staff.

• Conduct annual performance evaluations and support professional development.

• Ensure compliance with all employment laws and HR regulations.

• Oversee onboarding processes for staff and Board members.

• Develop and supervise volunteer engagement and oversight systems.

• Promote a positive, ethical, and trauma-informed workplace culture.

6. Program Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight of program development, implementation, and evaluation.

• Ensure program budgets align with funding requirements and organizational priorities.

• Monitor program outcomes, fiscal health, and contract compliance.

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Desired Leadership Characteristics

SARC seeks a visionary, ethical, and collaborative leader who:

• Demonstrates integrity, transparency, and accountability

• Excels in relationship-building and community engagement

• Is comfortable serving as the public face of the organization

• Values teamwork, inclusivity, and staff development

• Embraces innovation and continuous improvement

• Is mission-driven and passionate about advocacy for survivors

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, nonprofit management, public administration, or related field preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years of senior-level nonprofit leadership experience.

• Demonstrated success in:

  • Fundraising and donor cultivation

  • Grant writing and grant administration

  • Financial management and budget oversight (experience managing budgets exceeding $1M preferred)

  • Community engagement and public advocacy

• Experience leading or implementing a capital campaign preferred.

• Proficiency in nonprofit financial and donor management software (e.g., QuickBooks Nonprofit, donor database systems, grant management platforms).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Bilingual ability preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background and credit checks.

Compensation and Benefits

SARC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include generous vacation and holiday leave. Following 60 days of continuous full-time employment, eligible employees may enroll in available group health, dental, and life insurance benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SARC provides equal employment opportunities to applicants, employees, and clients without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, disability, political belief, or veteran status.

• Job #: 2026-03

• TWC Job #: 16915856

• Opening Date: 9/09/2025

• Travel Required: Up to 10%

• Monthly Salary: $5,083.34 - $5,337.50

• Position Location: Austin, TX

• Group Step: B19

• Class: 1572

• Status: Open

Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force Program Coordinator – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force Program Coordinator (Program Specialist III) to work in the Public Safety Office.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $5,083.34 - $5,337.50 a month ($61,000.08 - $64,050.00 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This is a job that performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work.  The focus of this position is providing support and coordination for the Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force. Work includes coordinating meetings, disseminating information to various parties including members, frequent contact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and performing other internal support work.

• Coordinates FV-CH Prevention Task Force meetings, including Steering Committee meetings, and other meetings as required.

• Coordinates, prepares, edits, and distributes meeting materials, meeting minutes, meeting correspondence, and other documents.

• Maintains and updates program documents including membership lists, timelines, reports, summaries, policies and procedures, and training and operating manuals.

• Compiles and edits data for charts, graphs, and databases.

• Assists in analyzing data and supports preparation of data summaries and reports.

• Ensures that FV-CH Prevention Task Force website and online resource directory content is comprehensive and up to date.

• Assists with preparation of periodic and special reports and ensures that deadlines are met.

• Assists with research and editing of agency publications such as brochures, forms, manuals, and reports.

• Manages and maintains schedules.

• Prepares and compiles presentation and training materials.

• May respond to general inquiries regarding FV-CH Prevention Task Force activities.

How You’ll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative assistance, support, and coordination.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in government, criminal justice programs, business, or a related field; and

• Experience in the field of criminal justice, victim advocacy, or crime victim rights.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It’s an excellent opportunity for professionals providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public. Apply now by submitting a State of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.

The FV-CH Prevention Task Force and funding for this position are not intended to extend past January 1, 2028.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.

How to Apply

Applications are received only through Work In Texas. The OOG requires all sections of the state application to be completed. Omission of data on the state application is grounds for disqualification of the application. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources office as early as possible in the application/employment process. 

Apply Online at Work in Texas

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Office of the Governor participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Male candidates between 18 and 25 years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration, you may visit www.sss.gov. View a copy of the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.

Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the Interview Process

Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special accommodations during the interview process should email the OOG’s Reasonable Accommodation Program Manager or call 512-463-8315 in the Human Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48 hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.