Executive Director

The National Shrine of Mary Mother of Church located at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks is seeking an Executive Director. This leadership position will be responsible for the overall management and growth of the Mothers' Shrine to ensure that it has the facilities, administration, spiritual programs, and financial means to carry out its mission for future generations.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Hands-on, entrepreneurial leader who can lead the growth of the Shrine into a world class pilgrimage site
2. Provides leadership in fundraising activities, cultivation and solicitation of major donors throughout the United States and the world
3. Manages existing staff and volunteers
4. Manages the organization's infrastructure including events, finances, technology, programs, grounds maintenance and human resources
5. Promotes an actively engaged board of directors
6. Prepares and supervises the annual budget

Requirements:

1. Must be a practicing Roman Catholic who is, and remains, in good standing with the Church and its teaching with a special devotion to Mary
2. Previous experience leading a Catholic nonprofit organization or related entity which relies on donor funding to underwrite their mission
3. Experience motivating and managing a mission-driven and results-oriented team
4. A strategic leader with vision and multidisciplinary project skills to fully develop the Mothers' Shrine into a destination for pilgrims
5. Excellent written, oral and public speaking skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator
6. Ability to maintain and initiate relationships on the parish, diocesan, local, national and international community level
7. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred in business or related field
8. Some travel to donors throughout United States required