Executive Director

About Us Philomena House provides a safe, loving home for pregnant mothers in need so that no woman ever feels abortion is her only choice. Through our residential program and our St. Gianna Community Program, we accompany women through pregnancy, delivery, and early motherhood - surrounding each one with love, practical life‑skills education, and lasting support. We are a Catholic apostolate, faithful to the Church's teaching on the dignity of every human life from conception to natural death. The Role The Director is the public face and spiritual steward of our ministry. Reporting to the Board, you translate our mission into daily action – leading staff and volunteers, overseeing programs and client care, driving fundraising and community outreach, and keeping the home safe, welcoming, well‑run, and financially sound. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the residential and St. Gianna Community programs, ensuring compassionate care and client onboarding (medical, mentoring, life‑skills, housing, and more). Supervise, train, and mentor all staff and volunteers. Lead fundraising, development, and represent us with parishes, the Archdiocese, donors, and pro‑life partners. Manage the operating budget, records, and compliance (HIPAA, health, fire, and safety codes). Partner with the Board on reporting and long‑term strategy. Qualifications Essential – A practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church who embraces and can faithfully represent the Church's teaching on the sanctity of human life, and who wholeheartedly supports our pro‑life mission. Required – Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience); 3+ years of progressively responsible leadership, ideally in a nonprofit, ministry, or social‑services setting; fundraising and donor‑relations experience; proven ability to lead staff and volunteers; budget and financial‑management literacy; excellent communication and public speaking; discretion with confidential information; valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check. Preferred – Pro‑life ministry, maternity home, social work or crisis‑pregnancy experience; familiarity with the Twin Cities Catholic and pro‑life community; grant‑writing experience. Compensation Salary range: $60,000–$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. How to Apply If you feel called to this mission, send a resume and a brief cover letter describing your experience and your commitment to our Catholic, pro‑life mission to View email address on click.appcast.io. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more at philomenahouse.org. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chestertonacademyofnotredame