Overview
Executive Director Jobs in Jamestown, USA at United Christian Advocacy Network, Inc. | UCAN City Mission
United Christian Advocacy Network, Inc. | UCAN City Mission
Executive Director Position Summary
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive leader of UCAN City Mission, providing spiritual, strategic, and operational leadership to advance the Mission’s Christ-centered purpose.
This role sets both short-term priorities and long-term vision
, ensuring the organization remains focused, sustainable, and responsive to the evolving needs of the community. The Executive Director oversees all aspects of ministry operations, including staff leadership, program effectiveness, financial stewardship, facilities oversight, and community engagement.
As the Mission expands to serve both men and women with children across multiple locations, the Executive Director will guide this growth while maintaining excellence in care, safety, and program outcomes.
The Executive Director leads the Mission through a team of key leaders
, equipping and overseeing those responsible for day-to-day ministry operations while ensuring strong alignment, accountability, and effectiveness across all areas. The Executive Director remains closely connected to frontline ministry—maintaining visibility with staff and guests and staying informed of the realities, challenges, and opportunities within Mission programs.
This role requires a leader who operates at both the strategic and relational levels—guiding the organization through others while remaining present and connected to those they serve.
Key Responsibilities Spiritual & Ministry Leadership
- Model and cultivate a Christ-centered culture grounded in the Mission’s Statement of Faith
- Provide spiritual leadership to staff and program direction, ensuring ministry is meaningfully integrated into all services
- Support discipleship, restoration, and life transformation through both compassionate care and clear expectations for growth
- Establish a ministry environment that balances grace, accountability, and personal responsibility
, recognizing the complexities of addiction, trauma, and mental health - Ensure all services are delivered in alignment with the Mission’s Christian identity while integrating spiritual formation with program structure to create pathways toward lasting change
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Direction
- Establish and execute short-term and long-term strategic goals aligned with the Mission’s vision
- Lead organizational growth, including expansion to multi-site operations serving diverse populations
- Monitor performance using defined outcomes and data, adjusting strategy to ensure effectiveness, sustainability, and measurable impact
Staff Leadership, Culture & Organizational Alignment
- Lead, develop, and support a team of program and operational leaders responsible for day-to-day execution
- Establish clear expectations, accountability, and alignment across all departments and locations
- Build and sustain a strong, unified leadership team that reflects the Mission’s values
- Address conflict directly and constructively, strengthening trust and organizational effectiveness
- Ensure leaders are equipped to manage staff and programs with consistency and excellence
Operations, Policy & Program Oversight
- Provide executive oversight of all Mission operations across multiple sites
- Ensure the development, implementation, and consistent enforcement of policies, procedures, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards
- Hold program leaders accountable for effective, compliant, and mission-aligned service delivery
- Maintain systems that promote consistency, safety, and organizational discipline
- Maintain a visible and engaged presence within programs to stay connected to frontline realities
Guest Care, Safety & Program Integrity
- Oversee programs serving individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges
- Ensure guests are supported with clear pathways toward stability and success
, including appropriate structure and accountability - Establish and uphold standards that balance grace and responsibility
, including when intervention or dismissal is necessary to protect the safety of all guests and staff - Promote an environment that is safe, respectful, and…
Title: Executive Director
Company: United Christian Advocacy Network, Inc. | UCAN City Mission
Location: Jamestown, USA
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