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Position Overview
The Executive Director will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for a drop-in center serving child sex trafficking survivors. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, deep understanding of trauma-informed care, and experience working with vulnerable youth populations. The Executive Director will oversee all aspects of center operations while ensuring the highest standards of care and safety for survivors.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Management
● Develop and implement the organization’s strategic plan, mission, and vision
● Provide overall leadership and management of all center operations and programs
● Establish organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring trauma-informed practices
● Build and maintain a positive organizational culture focused on healing and empowerment
● Oversee budget development, financial management, and fiscal accountability
● Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirements

Program Development & Quality Assurance
● Design and oversee comprehensive services, including crisis intervention, case management, therapeutic services, and life skills programming
● Establish evidence-based practices and outcome measurement systems
● Develop safety protocols and emergency response procedures
● Create individualized service plans that address each survivor’s unique needs
● Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure appropriate levels of care

Community Relations & Partnerships
● Build strategic partnerships with law enforcement, child protective services, healthcare providers, legal services, and other community organizations
● Represent the organization at community meetings, conferences, and public forums
● Develop relationships with referring agencies and maintain referral networks
● Engage with survivors of trafficking in program development and evaluation

Staff Management & Development
● Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate all center staff
● Ensure all staff receive appropriate training in trauma-informed care, trafficking dynamics, and cultural competency
● Foster professional development and continuing education opportunities
● Maintain adequate staffing levels and manage staff schedules ● Facilitate employee performance reviews annually

Fundraising & Grant Management
● Be on the Fundraising Team
● Write grant proposals and manage grant compliance and reporting
● Cultivate relationships with donors and funding agencies
● Oversee development activities and donor stewardship

Data Management & Reporting
● Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting for program evaluation
● Ensure confidentiality and security of all client information
● Prepare reports for the board of directors
● Track and report program outcomes and impact metrics

Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
● Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field
● Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in human services
● Demonstrated experience in nonprofit management and operations

Specialized Knowledge preferred
● Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and practices
● Deep understanding of commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking dynamics
● Knowledge of child development and adolescent psychology
● Understanding of cultural competency and working with diverse populations

Leadership & Management Skills
● Proven track record in organizational development
● Strong financial management and budgeting experience
● Experience with grant writing and fundraising
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
● Crisis management and de-escalation skills

Abuse Risk Management Responsibilities
● Attends required abuse risk management training
● Follows staff screening requirements and uses screening instruments to screen for abuse risk
● Provides staff with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk
● Requires staff to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk
● Routinely monitors high-risk locations
● Responds quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures
● Responds seriously and confidently to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors
● Follows mandated reporting requirements
● Communicates to all staff the organization’s commitment to protect youth from abuse
● Reports essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors
● Adheres to job-specific abuse risk management responsibilities
● Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth
● Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
● Routinely monitors high-risk locations
● Ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility

Experience Requirements:
● Three years of supervisory experience is preferred
● Experience with crisis intervention, working with children and youth preferred
● One to two years of social services experience is preferred
● Personal Qualities
● Strong commitment to the mission of serving trafficking survivors
● Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
● Ability to maintain professional boundaries while showing empathy
● High level of integrity and ethical standards
● Cultural humility and commitment to anti-oppressive practices
● Crisis intervention
● Respond to on-call inquiries as needed

Preferred Qualifications
● Experience with residential or drop-in center operations
● Previous experience working with law enforcement and judicial systems
● Knowledge of federal funding streams (VOCA)
● 2-3 years of direct experience working with trafficking survivors or similar trauma populations

Working Conditions
● Full-time position with some evening and weekend hours as needed
● May require travel for training, conferences, and community meetings
● Emotionally demanding work environment requiring self-care practices
● Must be able to pass background checks and maintain confidentiality

Compensation & Benefits
● Comprehensive health insurance package with optional dental and vision
● Generous paid time off and vacations

Application Requirements
● Resume detailing relevant experience and qualifications
● Three professional references, include any from trafficking/trauma work and 3 personal references
● Philosophy statement on trauma-informed care and working with vulnerable youth

This position offers the opportunity to make a profound impact in the lives of trafficking survivors while building a vital community resource. The ideal candidate will bring trauma-informed practices and executive leadership skills necessary to create a safe, healing environment for some of our most vulnerable youth.

CONTACT INFORMATION
To Apply: Submit application materials to info@embracingfreedombmt.com
Questions: Contact CEO at 409-790-0798
Organization Website: embracingfreedombmt.com

Additional information: While every application will be reviewed, only applicants being considered for the position will be contacted. This position reports to the Embracing CEO and other senior staff Upon hire, Embracing Freedom issues a 90-day probation period for new employees.

The American Red Cross is looking for a Regional Philanthropy Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our individual donors to serve our mission.  In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective regional donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross.  This is a hybrid role where you work from home and office, and also travel in the Gulf Coast Region to meet with donors.

Apply at: www.redcross.org/jobs, search for requisition RC83645.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:

• Lead the charge in identifying and cultivating innovative individual donor strategies to secure financial support for our initiatives. Create customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and the interests of the donor/prospect.
• Develop tailored, personalized, and compelling engagement strategies to enhance philanthropic impact and community involvement.
• Implement a program/activity to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward foundation donors at the $5k minimum level or higher.
• Be at the forefront of Disaster Relief Fundraising to drive immediate impact to help donors support urgent Red Cross needs.
• Monitor fundraising performance metrics and adjust strategies as needed to achieve targets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for donors, ensuring their needs are met.
• Inspire, mentor, and develop passionate volunteers who support our mission.
• Stay organized and on top of donor engagement with regular and consistent updates to Salesforce and ensure effective prospecting efforts.

What you need to succeed:

• ​Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate fundraising, sales, and/or relationship management experience.
• Proven track record of securing corporate donations and managing partnerships.
• A current valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $85,000 – $87,000. The role is eligible to participate in an incentive plan based on annual individual and organization performance.

Benefits for you:  We take care of you, while you take care of others. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work.

• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO (Paid Time Off):  Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) status and tenure
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays.
• 401K with 6% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply at: www.redcross.org/jobs, search for requisition RC83645.

Position Title: Lead Gardener – Grant-Funded (1-Year Full-Time OR 2-Year Part-Time)
Full-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (40 hours per week)
Part-Time Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (20 hours per week)
Pay Rate: $22/hour

Position Summary: Beaumont Botanical Gardens is seeking a skilled and dedicated Lead Gardener for a one-year full-time or two-year part-time, grant-funded position. The Lead Gardener will supervise two other gardeners, ensure the highest standards of garden maintenance, and report to the Executive Director to achieve horticultural goals. This position combines leadership, planning, and hands-on horticultural work in a beautiful public garden setting.

Key Responsibilities:
● Supervise and provide daily direction to two gardeners.
● Create and assign daily task lists to ensure efficient garden operations.
● Monitor all garden maintenance activities, ensuring quality and timeliness.
● Oversee horticultural duties, including planting, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, and weeding flowerbeds.
● Monitor and adjust irrigation systems as needed.
● Track garden supply inventory and communicate needs to the Executive Director.
● Work alongside gardeners to complete daily tasks and special projects.
● Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Requirements:
● Prior gardening, landscaping, or horticultural experience required; supervisory experience preferred.
● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
● Strong organizational and communication skills.
● Knowledge of plant care, soil health, and irrigation systems is a plus.
● Commitment to teamwork and high-quality garden presentation.

Benefits:
● Five (5) days of paid sick leave AND two (2) paid personal days annually
● 9 paid holidays each year
● Please note: Health insurance benefits are not provided for this position.

Note: This is a grant-funded position, budgeted for 40 hours per week over a one-year period or 20 hours per week over a two-year period. Continuation of the role is dependent on future funding.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining how you meet/exceed the qualifications listed and whether you prefer full-time or part-time to info@bbgtx.org.

Child Sex Trafficking Advocate 

Job Description

Embracing Freedom, formerly Harvest House Ministry is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides advocacy, mentoring, and intervention for children who are victims, or suspected of being victims, of child sex trafficking. We are an established organization with deep roots in the community and a record of successful advocacy in the fight against child sex trafficking in Southeast Texas. We are instrumental in bringing trafficking to the forefront of public concern and are looking to increase our impact in that arena. For more information about Embracing Freedom, please visit https://embracingfreedombmt.com/.

The Child Sex Trafficking Case Manager/Advocate will be responsible for the following:

● Work to respond to calls from Care Coordinator on a 24/7 rotating basis
● Respond to call out location within 90 minutes to provide emotional support, basic emergency needs,
comforts, advocacy, and safety planning for the minor
● Provide intensive support for minor during the first 72 hours
● Follow required minimum contact protocol with youth survivor throughout service period
● Participate in Rapid Response Team (RRT) to participate in emergency placement and follow-up
● Maintain supportive contact with the survivor and appropriate parent/guardian, on an intensive basis throughout the
service period
● Create referrals to other providers for additional services
● Accompany survivors to necessary meetings and/ or appointments
● Maintain accurate documentation and enter applicable information into web-based data
management system
● Participate in weekly supervision meetings with Supervisor
● Maintain annual Abuse Risk Management training
● Attend relevant trainings and conferences to advance knowledge and skill set
● Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Minimum Requirements 

– Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field and at least one year of experience.

– English speaker with proficiency in Spanish (preferred but not required).

● Ability to a flexible schedule, which includes responding to call outs on a rotating basis 27/7
● Valid driver’s license; clean driving record; reliable vehicle, and applicable auto insurance
● Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
● Ability to maintain a caseload of 10-15
● Ability to work culturally diverse populations, to include individuals with disabilities, substance abuse, and those who
identify as LGBTQ
● Proficient computer application of programs, such as Word, Microsoft Excel, and the utilization of internet
and social media in performing job duties.
● Team Player
● Ability to manage time and resources
● Able to Collaborate and work effectively with HH staff and other stakeholders

Abuse Risk Management Requirements

● Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth
● Attends required abuse risk management training
● Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth
● Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
● Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements

Preference will be given to those with experience in trauma-informed crisis intervention, especially with relationship to sex trafficking.  The Child Sex Trafficking Advocate reports directly to the Embracing Freedom Advocate Supervisor and Advocacy Program Director.

Upon hire, Embracing Freedom issues a 90 day probation period for new employees.

Salary: $37,000-$40,950 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Social work: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Apply Online: https://embracingfreedombmt.com/serve/pages/job-openings