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Job Summary
Executive Director
The BRANCH | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Branch is a mission-driven social service organization serving adults living with mental
illness and intellectual disabilities in the Pittsburgh region. We are seeking a collaborative,
strategic, and hands-on Executive Director to lead the organizations operations, programs,
finances, community partnerships, and long-term growth. This is an opportunity for an
experienced leader who is committed to person-centered, community-based services and
who can balance mission, compliance, and sustainability in a small-agency environment.
Position Summary
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive leader of the agency and reports to the
Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for advancing the organizations
mission, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality and compliant services,
managing finances and staff, strengthening community relationships, and supporting
fundraising and resource development efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for all agency programs, services, and administrative
functions.
Partner with the Board of Directors to implement organizational priorities, support governance, and
advance long-range planning.
Oversee agency finances, including budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and stewardship
of public and private funding.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, county, licensing, payer, and contractual
requirements.
Lead, coach, and support staff; foster a healthy workplace culture focused on accountability,
inclusion, learning, and retention.
Promote high-quality, person-centered services that support dignity, choice, recovery, community
integration, and positive outcomes.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with families, referral sources, county and state agencies,
community providers, advocates, and funders.
Support fundraising, grant development, donor relations, and community engagement activities.
Use data and program outcomes to guide continuous improvement, risk management, and decision-
making.
Serve as a visible community ambassador for the Branch in and around the Pittsburgh area.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in social work, human services, public administration, nonprofit management,
business, or a related field; masters degree preferred.
At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit, behavioral health,
intellectual/developmental disabilities, social services, or a related human services setting.
Demonstrated success managing staff, operations, budgets, and cross-functional priorities.
Knowledge of person-centered and community-based services for adults with behavioral health
and/or intellectual disability support needs.
Experience with regulatory compliance, quality improvement, risk management, and contract or
licensing oversight.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, reporting, and resource stewardship.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to respectful, inclusive leadership and high ethical standards.
Preferred Experience
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in Pennsylvania human services
systems, including behavioral health, intellectual disability/autism, Medicaid-funded
services, county and state partnerships, licensing, and nonprofit fundraising or
development.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 commensurate with experience. Benefits include
health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; retirement plan; professional
development support; and mileage reimbursement, if applicable.
Interested Applicants: Please visit Executive Director @ The Branch - Nonprofit Talent
https://share.google/AXTJjafQop7e7Vi5n for information on submission of letters of
interest and resume.
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