​Position Summary

The Executive Director provides mission-driven leadership and oversees the organization’s programs, fundraising, strategy, partnerships, and operations.

 

The Executive Director will grow revenue, deepen program quality and reach, and strengthen strategic relationships with schools, community partners, funders, and families.

 

This role is ideal for a collaborative leader with proven success in fundraising, program development, and community relationship management.

 

The Executive Director works closely with—and is accountable to—the Board of Directors while managing a lean team and a network of volunteers and mentors to deliver high-impact services.

 

This role may require occasional travel within the Lowcountry region and attendance at youth programs, events, and community meetings.

 

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Time Commitment

Scheduling is flexible but may include:

• Evening events

• Weekend youth activities

• School partner meetings

• Community engagements

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As the organization evolves, this role may expand in scope or hours based on funding and strategic priorities.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

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Fundraising & Development (40%)

• Develop and execute an annual development plan

• Cultivate donor relationships

• Manage grant writing, reporting, and compliance

• Strengthen donor stewardship systems

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Program Building & Impact (25%)

• Lead program design and implementation

• Ensure measurable youth outcomes

• Oversee program staff, volunteers, and mentors

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Strategic Planning & Board Relations (15%)

• Co-lead strategic planning initiatives

• Provide financial and programmatic reporting to the Board

• Support governance and committee engagement

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Community & External Relations (15%)

• Serve as the primary ambassador for the organization

• Strengthen community partnerships

• Lead marketing and communications strategy

 

Operations, Finance & Compliance (5%)

• Manage budgeting and fiscal oversight

• Ensure regulatory and grant compliance

• Maintain risk management practices

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Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, youth development, education, or a related field

• Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor relations

• Experience working with a Board of Directors

• Strong understanding of youth-serving best practices and child safety protocols

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Executive Director or senior leadership experience

• Experience in mentoring-based programs

• Familiarity with South Carolina nonprofit regulations and funding landscape

• Lived experience reflective of the communities served

 

Child Safety Commitment

Lowcountry Youth Services is committed to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for all youth participants.

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The Executive Director must ensure comprehensive background checks, mandatory child protection training, and mandated reporting, active supervision of staff and volunteers, and enforcement of safety protocols and codes of conduct.

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Compensation

We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices.

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Full-Time Benchmark Salary:

$63,000 – $81,000 annually

 

Part-Time Equivalent (20–28 hrs/week):

$31,500 – $44,100

 

Final compensation will be based on experience and responsibilities.