Executive Director

Family Support Centers of Utah (FSCU)
Location: Remote, with regular in-person engagement and travel throughout Utah 
Residency Preference: Candidates should preferably reside in the Wasatch Front area to support regular in-person meetings, statewide engagement, and partner collaboration. 
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt (40 hours/week) 
Reports To: FSCU Board of Directors 

About Family Support Centers of Utah 

This is a rare opportunity to lead a statewide, systems-level organization that shapes funding, policy, standards, and collaboration for Family Support Centers across Utah—without direct service delivery, but with deep and lasting impact. 

Family Support Centers of Utah (FSCU) is a statewide coordinating and advocacy organization that strengthens and supports Utah’s network of Family Support Centers. Local Family Support Centers operate independently under their own boards or county authorities; FSCU does not provide direct services or direct operational supervision. 

FSCU exists to coordinate funding, advocacy, training, standards, and collaboration—ensuring a strong, aligned, and sustainable statewide system that supports children and families through prevention-focused, trauma-informed care. 

Position Overview 

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as FSCU’s chief executive and statewide leader. This role advances the organization’s mission, strategic vision, and long-term sustainability through governance partnership, systems leadership, fiscal stewardship, and collaboration—not through direct operational control of local Centers. 

The Executive Director provides executive leadership across governance support, finance, fund development, contracts and compliance, advocacy, communications, and network capacity building, and serves as FSCU’s primary external representative. 

This role requires a leader who is comfortable working within clear governance boundaries, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and leading through influence, alignment, and trust. 

 Key Responsibilities 

Board & Governance Partnership 

• Exercise executive authority on behalf of the Board, consistent with Board-approved strategy, contracts, and policies 

• Implement Board-approved strategic priorities and statewide funding requirements 

• Partner with the Board on strategic planning, performance reporting, and organizational impact 

• Support strong governance practices, board development, onboarding, evaluation, and succession planning 

• Ensure committees are functioning effectively and providing timely, accurate recommendations

Organizational & Operational Leadership 

• Provide executive leadership for all FSCU operations 

• Foster a collaborative, mission-driven, trauma-informed, and inclusive organizational culture 

• Recruit, supervise, and support FSCU staff and contractors 

• Maintain policies, systems, and procedures that ensure accountability and compliance

Financial Management & Risk Oversight 

• Provide strategic financial leadership and fiscal stewardship 

• Develop and manage annual budgets in collaboration with the Board 

• Ensure strong internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and audit readiness 

• Proactively assess and mitigate organizational and financial risk

Grants, Contracts & Compliance 

• Lead statewide grant and contract strategy and administration 

• Ensure compliance with MOUs and public funding requirements while respecting local Center autonomy 

• Oversee outcome tracking, data reporting, and timely submission of required reports 

• Support funder and stakeholder communications

Network Leadership & Collaboration 

• Foster strong collaboration across the statewide Family Support Center network 

• Support the Advisory Group as a formal advisory body through clear communication and structured feedback pathways

Fund Development & External Relations 

• Develop and recommend a comprehensive revenue strategy to support long-term sustainability 

• Cultivate relationships with funders, public agencies, and strategic partners 

• Serve as FSCU’s primary contact for major funding and partnership relationships

Communications, Advocacy & Public Policy 

• Serve as FSCU’s chief spokesperson and statewide ambassador 

• Ensure advocacy positions align with Board-approved strategy 

• Build relationships with legislators, state agencies, and key partners 

• Represent FSCU on boards, coalitions, task forces, and at conferences

Training, Standards & Capacity Building 

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of Family Support Center standards 

• Promote training and technical assistance aligned with national standards and trauma-informed practice 

• Coordinate statewide data collection and outcome reporting

 Qualifications 

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 

• Minimum five years of senior-level leadership experience, including organizational and staff management 

• Demonstrated experience working within board-governed organizations 

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 

• Ability to travel regularly throughout Utah

Preferred 

• Master’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, social work, or related field 

• Experience in multi-agency, multi-stakeholder, or federated nonprofit systems 

• Experience managing public funding, grants, and contracts 

• Background in family support, prevention, or child- and family-serving systems 

• Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, equity-centered leadership

Compensation 

Salary range: $110,000 – $135,000, commensurate with experience. 
A benefit stipend will be provided in lieu of a traditional benefits package. Final compensation will reflect qualifications, leadership experience, and statewide responsibilities. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Family Support Centers of Utah is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

Please send Resume/CV to mhuffman@utahfamilies.org