Executive Director - Children’s Recovery Center

Career Opportunity

The Children’s Recovery Center (CRC) seeks a trauma-informed, emotionally intelligent leader who understands child abuse response, Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) collaboration, and the impact of vicarious trauma. Critical skills and qualities include:

• Strategic and growth-oriented professional with strong financial management, fundraising, and long-term planning capabilities.
• Effective manager of people and culture who sets clear expectations, fosters accountability, and navigates challenges while maintaining a compassionate and supportive environment.
• Charismatic, community-facing ambassador who honors CRC’s founding strengths while guiding the organization into an innovative, and sustainable future.

Mission: To provide hope and healing to child abuse victims.

Reporting Structure: The Executive Director reports to a board of twelve directors and supervises six program and administrative staff. The Executive Director also works closely with the agency’s medical providers.

Total Staff and Budget: Eight staff members and an annual budget of approximately $1 million.

Salary: The salary is commensurate with experience and the salary range is $89,000 – $100,000.

Working Environment/Location: Based in office at Myrtle Beach location (1801 Legion Street) with limited work from home options. Occasional evening and weekend hours required as well as travel throughout Horry and Georgetown counties for meetings, presentations, etc. Attendance/presence at fundraising events hosted by CRC or other organizations on CRC's behalf is expected.

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Director

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare, maintain, and analyze financial data, including statistical information, grant reports, and program evaluations.
• Administer the Center’s budget, ensuring timely payment of routine expenditures and accurate client billing processes.
• Produce and submit monthly budget status reports to the Medical Director within five days of month-end.
• Provide quarterly financial and grant activity updates to the Board of Directors and Medical Director.
• Prepare, process, and transmit financial reports to funding entities, auditors, and oversight bodies.

Administrative & Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily operations of the Center, including communications, scheduling, filing systems, and general office management.
• Maintain organizational policies, procedures, and compliance standards across all administrative functions.
• Ensure the Center remains in good standing as a nonprofit by completing required applications, renewals, and filings with the SC Secretary of State and the IRS.
• Ensure the CRC maintains NCA accreditation and continues to meet all NCA standards.
• Coordinate workflow across teams to support efficient service delivery and a professional, trauma-informed work environment.

Board Relations & Governance Support

• Prepare and distribute Board meeting agendas/supporting documents.
• Attend all Board meetings and record accurate, timely minutes.
• Provide quarterly financial and grant performance reports to inform Board oversight and strategic decision-making.
• Support Board committees as needed with data, documentation, and administrative coordination.

External Relations, Partnerships & Community Engagement

• Serve as the liaison between the Center and 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.
• Strengthen and maintain relationships with community agencies, funders, local government entities, and civic groups.
• Represent the Center publicly to increase visibility, foster collaborative opportunities, and promote the mission.
• Coordinate communications that build community awareness and support for CRC services.

Fundraising, Development & Grant Management

• Supervise all fundraising efforts, including collaborative projects with partner agencies.
• Oversee grant reporting requirements and ensure accurate, timely submissions to funders.
• Support cultivation and stewardship of donors, funders, and community partners to diversify revenue streams.
• Provide development-related data, impact summaries, and financial updates to support fundraising strategies and campaigns.

The Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that align with mission goals, ensuring quality, compliance, and measurable impact. Skills to coordinate multiple service components and improve processes are important.
• Success supervising teams, setting clear expectations, coaching staff, addressing performance issues, and fostering a supportive, trauma-informed work culture. Experience managing workloads and supporting staff well-being is especially valuable.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit governance and experience working effectively with boards—preparing reports, supporting committees, facilitating decision-making, and maintaining clear communication and appropriate boundaries between staff and board roles.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, monitoring financial performance, overseeing grant compliance, and ensuring accurate reporting. Knowledge of nonprofit finance, audits, and fiscal accountability practices is essential.
• Ability to contribute to long-term organizational planning by assessing needs, setting priorities, defining goals, and tracking progress. Ability to guide an organization through change and growth with a clear strategic vision.
• Understanding of diversified fundraising—grants, individual giving, events, major gifts—and how to build relationships with donors and partners.
• Experience with law enforcement, social services, MDTs, and the child protection/justice systems.
• Strong communications/marketing skills and ability to articulate the mission and inspire donors and partners. Ability to advocate for children and foster collaboration.
• Empathy, compassion, authenticity, integrity, strong moral compass, transparency, humility, and respect for diversity.
• Resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness - the ability to manage change, respond to crises or funding shifts, ask for help when needed, and navigate the demands of nonprofit work.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as social work, human services, criminal justice, or nonprofit management. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Five to eight years of management or supervisory experience in a nonprofit or social-services environment, ideally with specific experience in child welfare, abuse response, or working with multidisciplinary teams is preferred.

About Children’s Recovery Center

CRC is a mission-strong organization with a safe, child-centered environment. Here children and families in crisis feel supported, and a strong multidisciplinary team (MDT) model reduces the need for children to retell their stories while coordinating law enforcement, DSS/CPS, medical providers, and advocates. The organization is based in Myrtle Beach (Horry County) SC and serves over 400 children annually. A second facility was opened in Georgetown County last year. The organization benefits from skilled, compassionate, and devoted staff, low turnover, and strong relationships with MDT partners, as well as a culture of care, collaboration, and mutual support among staff and a committed, engaged board.

CRC’s priorities center on achieving financial stability and growth by reducing reliance on government grants, strengthening resilience to funding cuts, and expanding diversified fundraising strategies and social media presence. At the same time, the organization is working to establish a clear strategic plan while continuing to expand and strengthen services in Georgetown County to reach more children. Equally critical is fostering a healthy, well-supported workforce and strong MDT functioning by addressing vicarious trauma, managing workload, and improving communication to sustain high-quality outcomes. The next Executive Director must be capable of leading the organization toward these forward-looking goals while maintaining current operations. The ED will need to navigate change sensitively but decisively, balancing respect for CRC’s history with a mission to innovate.

Want to know more? Visit https://childrensrecoverycenter.org

About Horry and Georgetown Counties

Horry and Georgetown counties, located along South Carolina’s northern coast, together form a region known for its rapid population growth, economic diversity, and strong tourism-driven identity. Horry County—home to Myrtle Beach—has experienced significant expansion fueled by hospitality, retail, healthcare, and residential development, making it one of the fastest-growing counties in the Southeast. Georgetown County, while smaller and more rural, blends historic charm with natural coastal resources, anchored by industries such as manufacturing, port activity, outdoor recreation, and a growing retiree population.

Want to know more? Visit Home - Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Benefits

CRC offers a competitive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health insurance valued at $10,000–$12,000 annually, along with optional coverage for dental, vision, and other supplemental policies. Employees receive a competitive PTO package with vacation and sick leave increasing at the 5- and 10-year marks. After 90 days, staff may participate in a Simple IRA retirement plan with an employer match of up to $100 per month. CRC reimburses mileage at the federal rate for eligible business-related travel and may provide end-of-year bonuses when financial conditions allow.

How To Apply

Join the Children’s Recovery Center and play a critical role in shaping its future while driving impactful change in the community.

To apply, click on the link for this position athttps://jobs.armstrongmcguire.com/. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Children’s Recovery Center as well as the stated responsibilities and qualifications.

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About Armstrong McGuire

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CRC offers a competitive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health insurance valued at $10,000–$12,000 annually, along with optional coverage for dental, vision, and other supplemental policies. Employees receive a competitive PTO package with vacation and sick leave increasing at the 5- and 10-year marks. After 90 days, staff may participate in a Simple IRA retirement plan with an employer match of up to $100 per month. CRC reimburses mileage at the federal rate for eligible business-related travel and may provide end-of-year bonuses when financial conditions allow.