Careers

Position:

The Board of Directors of CARIE is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead CARIE into its next chapter. As the population ages and support systems for older adults strain, CARIE’s mission is more important than ever. The next Executive Director will position CARIE to address those challenges, adapt to new problems, and advocate for elder justice. 

The Executive Director will oversee the leadership team and represent CARIE to constituents, the public, funders, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a commitment to elder advocacy and a strong track record in nonprofit leadership. They will be skilled in fundraising, team management, and strategic planning and able to bring those skills to bear both for CARIE and the communities that CARIE serves.

The ideal candidate is skilled in the following:

Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Reporting to the Board of Directors, work collaboratively to formulate and implement clear and measurable strategic agency objectives and initiatives. 
• Plan, organize, and direct agency operations and budget in accordance with an ambitious vision of CARIE’s purpose and future.
• Anticipate and identify social needs that can be met by CARIE. Establish innovative programs or procedures to meet these needs.
• Maintain knowledge of issues and concerns in the long-term care system.

Operations and Organization

• Develop, review, and implement CARIE’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure opportunities for continued education and development of employees.
• Cultivate talent at all levels of the organization. 
• Supervise programs addressing various elements of elder justice and advocacy, managing a diverse leadership team while fostering a positive, inclusive work culture.

Financial Sustainability and Fundraising

• Manage fiscal operations. Develop and oversee CARIE’s budget in collaboration with the organization’s head of finance and the finance committee of the Board.
• Ensure CARIE’s financial sustainability through diversified funding streams such  as grants, contracts, private donations, and innovative income-generating opportunities.
• Lead and grow CARIE’s fundraising strategy. 

Public Relations and External Partnerships

• Maintain and promote effective relationships with relevant external agencies including government, social service, consumer, and advocacy groups.
• Engage in community planning and policy development related to aging and long-term care issues. 
• Drive community outreach and education, including through public presentations, media engagement, etc.

Education:

• Master’s degree preferred. Commensurate experience will be considered.

Experience/Skill Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in senior nonprofit management with demonstrated ability to execute operations and achieve tangible benefits. 
• Knowledge of aging policy, the long-term care system, and resources for older adults and their caregivers. 
• Proven record of critical thought and creative problem solving. A successful candidate will have a history of addressing challenges in a resourceful fashion.
• A willingness and desire to seek out learning opportunities. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• History of building relationships and cultivating stakeholders. 
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Extensive experience in fundraising and development. 

Required Screening:

• Criminal Background Check
• Professional References

Compensation:

• Competitive salary, excellent benefits

Values Statement

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at CARIE. CARIE values ideas that come from an inclusive work environment and is committed to bringing diversity of thought, experience, and expertise into all aspects of our work. CARIE promotes a culture of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences in age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstance, and cultural background. All candidates who meet the requirements of this position are encouraged to apply.

Please email, resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to:

[email protected]

NO CALLS PLEASE

Reports to: PAVE Program Manager

Salary: $55,000/year

Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k, Health Insurance, Optional Dental and Vision, Transit Benefits, EAP

Office based in: Philadelphia, with 80% hybrid workplace (once weekly in Philadelphia office)

Position Posted: 2/4/25(Note: applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis from posting)

About CARIE:

The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of Elders, (CARIE) is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1977 and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable older adults. CARIE is recognized throughout the region and the country as a resource for a wide range of people seeking to resolve elder care issues. CARIE currently has 30 staff positions with an annual budget of nearly $3,000,000.

About Providing Advocacy for Victimized Elders (PAVE):

This position is part of the PAVE team. The program comprises of trained advocates who assist elder victims (60+) of crime in Philadelphia. They ensure elders are aware of their rights as victims of crime and advocate for them to have equitable access to the criminal justice process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides one-on-one emotional and therapeutic support for elders eligible for short term counseling services either in person, telephone, or at long-term care facilities
• Maintains confidential client records and case notes
• Maintains professional licensure
• Actively and effectively engages in appropriate outreach activities to educate elder victims of crime and abuse of services available
• Assist victims of elder abuse and crime navigate the criminal justice and/or protective services system
• Advocates for clients so they receive the services and supports available to them
• Help clients prepare victim impact statements
• Accompanies clients to legal proceedings at the Criminal Justice Center (e.g. preliminary hearings, trials, sentencing, etc.)
• Provides crisis counseling and emotional support for elder victims, including safety planning
• Assists clients in the Victim Compensation application process
• Refers clients to other community partners and agencies as appropriate
• Follows‐up with victims as appropriate
• Assists in collecting information needed to complete outcomes measurement
• Attends staff meetings, appropriate community meetings and required training
• Develop psychoeducational materials for older adults and community members on identifying, preventing, and accessing help for victims of domestic violence
• Develop educational presentations and materials for community partners and stakeholders who serve elder domestic and familial violence victims

Requirements:

• MSW, MA in Counseling, or related degree, and at least 2 years’ experience in counseling older adults
• LSW Certification
• Experience in and/or knowledge of trauma informed care
• Experience in and/or knowledge of the criminal justice system, resources for older persons and their caregivers, and long-term care systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Public speaking/training expertise

Required Screening

• Criminal Background Check
• Professional References

Please email cover letter and resume to:

Name: Mariel Lorenz

Title: PAVE Program Manager

Email: [email protected]

NO CALLS PLEASE

Equity Statement: CARIE provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal law.