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Family Resource Center of San Joaquin (FRC) - Chief Executive Officer
Family Resource Center of San Joaquin (FRC)
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Posted: 07-Apr-26
Location: Stockton, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $270,000-$320,000
Categories:
Executive
Sector:
Advocacy / Non-Profit
Salary Details:
The compensation package will be competitive and commensurate with experience. It includes a base salary range of $270,000 to $320,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
For confidential consideration before Monday, May 5, please submit a chronological resume and compensation expectations to:
FRC-CEO@wilcoxcareer.com
THE ORGANIZATION
The Family Resource Center of San Joaquin (FRC) is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and impact, following the retirement of its long-tenured and highly respected CEO, Ms. Kay Ruhstaller. The Family Resource Center of San Joaquin (FRC) is a trusted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a recognized regional leader in childcare and family support services. Since 1980, FRC has been dedicated to strengthening families, supporting children, and improving community well-being throughout San Joaquin County.
Through a comprehensive portfolio of prevention, intervention, and support programs, FRC ensures that families have access to the resources, education, and guidance necessary to thrive. The organization plays a critical role in helping families navigate complex social, economic, and personal challenges by delivering community-based services that promote stability, self-sufficiency, and long-term success.
FRC is widely regarded as one of the most respected nonprofits in the region, driven by its measurable impact and deep community trust. A defining strength of the organization is its commitment to diversity, reflected by an 86% ethnically diverse workforce that blends long-tenured staff with emerging leaders. This inclusive culture contributes to high levels of employee engagement, collaboration, and shared dedication to the organization’s mission. Operating in one of California’s fastest-growing and most diverse regions, FRC partners closely with local school districts, public agencies, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community-based organizations to deliver integrated, high-impact services.
FRC’s core values — Collaboration, Compassion, Customer Service Focus, Diversity, and Integrity — guide its work and relationships across the community.
Governed by a committed, ten-member Board of Directors, FRC is supported by an engaged staff of approximately 175 employees and a strong network of partners. The organization maintains a solid financial foundation, with a total budget of $109 million, an operating budget of $26 million, and $23.9 million in net assets, representing approximately three months of operating reserves. FRC operates with a fully in-office model, five days per week, reflecting the highly relational and community-centered nature of its work. This approach supports strong collaboration, responsiveness, and connection to the families it serves.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for the organization. The CEO oversees all aspects of FRC’s operations, including programs, finance, administration, partnerships, community engagement, and government affairs.
Working in close partnership with the Board, the CEO establishes strategic priorities while ensuring the effective execution of programs and services. The role includes direct supervision of six senior leaders and requires a highly collaborative, forward-thinking approach to leadership.
Key priorities for the first year include:
* Building strong, trust-based relationships with the Board, staff, and community stakeholders
* Gaining a deep understanding of FRC’s programs, funding streams, and operational structure
* Ensuring a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition
* Strengthening long-term financial sustainability and strategic positioning
EXPECTATIONS FOR THE FIRST YEAR
Major expectations in furtherance of the organization’s key initiatives:
* Continually scanning the environment, engaging in Federal and State policy and advocacy with key partners and the FRC Management team to ensure subsidized childcare funding remains and increases.
* Supporting employer-sponsored, childcare outreach to increase business engagement and awareness of available supports (CSO lead)
* Supporting expansion of 211 services into Calaveras, Amador, and Alpine counties if funding is
secured (Mark Twain Health District champion; CEO/CSO/COO collaboration)
* Leading the AI Committee to advance technology integration (including existing 211 database applications)
* Developing data dashboards with the management team to monitor program outcomes
30 / 60 / 180 Day Milestones
Within the first 30 days the new CEO will:
* Personally meet with and begin to establish relationships with Board
members, stakeholders, staff, childcare providers, Child Care Provider
Union, partners, and community leaders, developing an understanding of their communication needs and preferences and creating an aligned communication plan
* Start to learn the organization — initiatives, budget, programs, culture and staff dynamics — and the community FRC serves
* Integrate quickly into this established, high employee engagement organization
Within the first 90 days:
* Begin to build relationships with regional and statewide partners
* Support and become knowledgeable about public policy and advocacy at the state and federal levels; (currently led by CSO in partnership with CEO)
* Gain fluency in financial statements, grant funding, compliance, and oversight.
By the six-month marker:
* Will have developed a strong understanding of organizational finances, including:
o Funding terms, conditions, contracts, and childcare payment projections, Board reporting requirements and financial projections
o Federal funding structure (approximately 44% federally sourced; 56% state sourced, the majority of which is annually renewed)
* Will begin work on updating the strategic plan
* Will consider implementing 360 evaluations for C-suite and potentially the broader management team and enterprise-wide staff development plans
* Will work with the Board on governance best practices, including:
o Review and update of by-laws
o Evaluation of Board committee structure (internal, external, governance)
By the end of the first year:
* Will have executed a smooth transition into the role, organization, and community
* In collaboration with the Board, stakeholders and staff will have updated the strategic plan, including succession planning for key roles, aligning the (organization) structure and resources, and adding programs that complement the agency’s mission while diversifying and increasing funding
o Will have stabilized existing programs to navigate changing trends in funding allocation
o Will have created a plan to downsize/sunset programs if necessary
o Will have implemented NPS or similar customer service
/stakeholder/staff satisfaction metrics
* Will be seen as a strong, visible, and effective leader, laser-focused on a clear, strategic vision in service of the mission
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (in priority order)
* Five-plus years of experience leading a nonprofit organization or comparable entity (approximately $26M operating budget and similar staff size) or demonstrated progression in managing increasing budget, programs, staff, and scope at the executive suite level
* Experience working closely with boards and executive leadership teams
* Experience in California and federal advocacy and the state’s social and economic demographic
* Proven ability to collaborate with community leaders, public sector stakeholders, and partner organizations
* Strong background in financial oversight, including grant management, compliance, and reporting
* Experience with strategic planning, organizational leadership, and data-driven decision making
* Experience operating within organizations heavily reliant on government funding
* Strong technology and data proficiency
COMPETENCIES (in priority order)
* Passion for the mission
* Demonstrated leadership effectively executing in a changing environment
* Excels operating in a mission-driven, highly regulated, and funding-dependent environment
* Strong listener with high emotional intelligence
* Collaborative, relationship, and results-oriented leadership style
* Strong organizational and prioritization skills
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS (in priority order)
* Undergraduate degree required
* Master’s degree preferred
CULTURE (in priority order)
* A mission-driven culture focused on delivering meaningful, measurable impact for children and families
* A reputation for excellence, community trust, transparency, and effectiveness
* One that is entrepreneurial, resilient, and has a solutions-oriented mindset
* A commitment to diversity, with recognition that it is a core organizational strength (86% ethnically diverse and engaged workforce with a blend of long-tenured and newer staff)
The Family Resource Center of San Joaquin (FRC) is a trusted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a recognized regional leader in childcare and family support services. Since 1980, FRC has been dedicated to strengthening families, supporting children, and improving community well-being throughout San Joaquin County.
