Serve and act as the primary advisor on public policy issues to the Chief Executive Officer, board members and staff. The Chief Public Policy and Government Relations Officer will work with the chief executive and the Board of Directors to define short and long-term policy agendas consistent with the mission of Children’s Trust. He/She/They will work with policy makers, legislative staffers, relevant federal, state and local agencies, as well as partner organizations, to achieve those agendas.

Responsibilities include: the identification, monitoring and analysis of issues and legislation, at the state and federal level, which involve and impact children and families; preparing internal and external policy communications; assisting with policy and advocacy training. Supervision of policy interns and/or staff may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Health, Social Work, Political Science or related field; Graduate degree or relevant experience preferred.

• A minimum of five years required with a preference for 10 years of successful experience in direct policy work and government relations, preferably within South Carolina and/or community organizing.

• Advanced knowledge of legislative process, child welfare practices or policy are necessary. 

Benefits

Children’s Trust provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, matching voluntary deferred compensation, and paid time off and holidays.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization.  The CFO will work with the chief executive officer (CEO) on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and new funding acquisition. The CFO will be responsible for all financial aspects of the organization.

The CFO will play a catalytic role in enhancing the financial viability of the organization and will create and effectively deploy financial strategies that will allow Children’s Trust to impact child abuse and neglect across the state.

The CFO must be a skilled, financial leader who is passionate about the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Qualifications

• Be a certified public accountant (CPA). Preference will be given to those with a master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or relevant field.

• Have five to seven years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization with greater than ten people. Advanced knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.

• Embody knowledge of federal and state regulations and policies to include an understanding and ability to interpret and implement the Uniform Guidance 2 C.F.R. Part 200.

• Embody knowledge of annual financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

Benefits

Children’s Trust provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability, matching voluntary deferred compensation, and paid time off and holidays.