Search for Executive Director
March 20, 2009
Cathedral Shelter of Chicago (CSC) is seeking an Executive Director. The current Executive Director will be returning to parish ministry after serving for 12 years.
Cathedral Shelter is a highly respected organization, both within the Episcopal Church and in the wider professional field of addiction and supportive housing. It has been a pioneer in establishing Illinois’ first halfway house as well as one of the first supportive housing programs in the Midwest. CSC has a diverse funding base, particularly in attracting a strong individual donor base, support from parishes, and government funding.
CSC has a clear sense of its work and mission and seeks an individual who will maintain and grow its funding base; manage and direct its various programs; relate effectively to its varied constituencies; and be entrepreneurial in identifying new opportunities to keep CSC at the forefront in the delivery of social services.
Interested candidates can learn more about CSC on this website, as well as find a job description and our most recent Annual Report provided as PDF files.
Cathedral Shelter is thriving. It has a committed and effective staff, and enjoys a strong team spirit among staff and board. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated fundraising abilities, strong managerial skills and the ability to provide spiritual leadership to CSC. Ordained Episcopal clergy are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit a copy of their CDO profile, resume, and cover letter to the Rev. Jack Seymour, Chair, Search Committee for Executive Director, at .
- Executive Director Job Description (PDF)
- 2008 Annual Report (PDF)
