CEO - Masonic Home for Children at Oxford

Ask yourself ...

Are you an experienced leader driven by the foundational truth that all children deserve a safe, supportive, and stable place to live, learn, and grow?

Are you a strategist with experience leading financially and logistically complex organizations serving a high-need client base? The kind of visionary leader that sees today’s realities and tomorrow’s possibilities and blends them together to forge an innovative plan for growth built on history, data, and a deep understanding of client needs?

Are you passionate about making personal connections and nurturing relationships? The kind of leader who believes people are an organization’s most important asset and who knows how to build, nurture, and inspire a community, both internally and externally?

If so, keep reading, because you might be the next CEO of the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford.

Why?

Founded in 1873, the historical campus of MHCO was the first children’s home in North Carolina. Originally founded as the Oxford Orphans Asylum and then the Oxford Orphanage before becoming the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford in 1994, MHCO today specializes in providing care for children ages 0-18 and independent living programs for young adults ages 18-22.

Founded by the Freemasons of North Carolina, MHCO’s goal is to provide a stable environment for children that encourages and helps them grow into independent and successful adults. Since its opening in 1873, the campus has welcomed more than 11,000 children through its doors under its different administrations.

The mission of Freemasonry in North Carolina is to raise the moral, social, intellectual, and spiritual conscience of society by teaching the ancient and enduring philosophical tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth, which are expressed outwardly through service to God, family, country, and self under the Fatherhood of God within the Brotherhood of Man. Today, more than 30,000 Freemasons in more than 300 lodges remain hard at work in their communities across North Carolina and are committed to building a better future for their families and their neighbors.

The brotherhood of North Carolina Freemasons is foundational to the ongoing support of the home and its mission. While an appreciation and respect for the Masonic tradition are an important part of the CEO position, candidates are not required to be Masons.

Located in a picturesque small town, and just a short drive from the amenities of the Research Triangle Park region of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, MHCO sits on a beautiful historic 200+ acre campus. Oxford’s central location in the state makes for easy travel to North Carolina’s beautiful coast and mountains.

The organization’s current Administrator, Kevin Otis, retires this year after 13 years of dedicated service to the organization. The Board of Directors has formed a Search Committee to guide a successful leadership transition.

What will you do as MHCO’s new CEO?

• Lead a culture of strategic compassion, laser-focused on providing innovative and effective models of care for children and their families in a loving and supportive environment
• Provide the overall vision, direction, and management of MHCO in accordance with the standards required by the State of North Carolina, Council on Accreditation, and operational policies formulated and adopted by the organization’s Board of Directors
• Partner with the Board of Directors to set a strategic vision that continues MHCO’s status as an innovative leader in care for children and youth
• Lead the long-term financial growth of the home by developing relationships with new funders and donors while continuing to nurture and grow established and historic relationships across the state
• Provide direct supervision for the MHCO Executive Team including the Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Financial Development
• Coach and lead a 60+ member staff, nurturing a sense of unity that ensures collaboration and personal accountability
• Forge alliances with elected officials, city, county, and state leaders and organizational partners within the full spectrum of child welfare services to promote and expand services to children statewide
• Manage an annual budget of $7 million+ supported by assets of $25 million+
• Build on a rich history of service and surpass all expectations in the coming decade and continue to find new ways to serve the children of the state through generous financial support from the Mason fraternity and other partners

Why the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford?

MHCO is focused on providing and promoting a safe, nurturing experience for children and young adults in need with opportunities to maximize their potential.

MHCO is committed to high quality care for children and young adults in need through:

• Recruitment, retention, and development of highly qualified and compassionate personnel
• Commitment to a continuously evolving evidence-informed model of care
• Active engagement with families, the local community, and a vibrant network of statewide ambassadors, stakeholders, and supporters

In its day-to-day work and long-term planning, MHCO is guided by its vision to serve as a haven where children, young adults, and families develop and flourish on the campus and beyond.

MHCO’s model of care is based on three pillars:

Cottage Life: Youth aged 0-18 live in single-sex direct care cottages with their own bedrooms, with up to six other young people of similar age. Each direct care cottage is supported by live-in married couples who provide daily supervision and support. Youth aged 16-22 live in transitional or independent living cottages, which have live-in married couples that provide daily supervision and skill building. Youth over 18 have the option to move into a one-bedroom apartment in a cottage with a live-in resident advisor who provides guidance and skill building.

Residents attend local schools and community colleges and are encouraged and supported in participating in school and community sports, clubs, and activities. Residents are also provided with many opportunities for fun, recreation, and personal and spiritual development on- and off-campus

Family Involvement: Family is critical to MHCO’s model of care and is at the heart of the organization’s mission. Residents are encouraged and supported in maintaining contact with legal guardians and approved friends and family. Home and family visits are scheduled two weekends a month, on holidays, and during summer breaks. Children’s families are encouraged to participate in a resident’s individual programming and in celebration of their accomplishments, on and off campus.

Team Approach: All residents have a team of professionals who work together to meet their needs in daily living, education, mental health support, spirituality, recreation, vocational exploration, and independent living.

Want to learn more? Visit MHCO’s website at www.mhc-oxford.org.

Key lived experiences, attributes, and skill sets sought in the CEO

• An unwavering commitment to MHCO’s mission, vision, and values
• Demonstrated leadership experience in nonprofit management and/or child and youth welfare
• Deep compassion for and experience with those who have experienced trauma
• Ability to understand the financial complexities and regulatory necessities of an organization that provides residential care and operates with a $7+ million annual budget
• Experience and courage to cast a bold vision, build an innovative strategy, and lead the successful execution of a strategic plan
• An inspiring communicator and proven fundraiser who can motivate individual donors, community leaders, philanthropic foundations, partner agencies, government allies, and volunteers to support the home and the children it serves
• Knowledge of human resource functions with direct experience in structuring, hiring, onboarding, and continually building and motivating a team
• A listener focused on understanding, then responding
• A decision-maker who understands when it is time to build consensus and when it is time to act
• A collaborative problem solver who is available to every staff member and resident, and who is sought after by other community and state leaders for their expertise in the human services field

Think you are the next CEO of the Masonic Home for Children?

To apply, click on the link to the CEO position profile at https://jobs.armstrongmcguire.com/. You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with the requirements of the position and begins in the $150K range. Benefits include free on-campus housing; automobile; medical, dental, and life insurance; accrued vacation and sick time; and a generous retirement plan with an employer match based on employee contributions up to certain limits.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates. MHCO is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity.