About this opportunity
Champaign Economic Partnership lists this Executive Director – Champaign County Family & Children First Council opportunity in champaign, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Employer: Champaign County Family & Children First Council
Location: 1512 S. US Highway 68, Suite N100, Urbana
Application Deadline: Position open until filled; priority given to applications received by December 4, 2025
How to Apply: Submit resume & cover letter to or to Angie Robeson at
Position Overview
The Champaign County Family & Children First Council (FCFC) is seeking a collaborative, mission-driven Executive Director to lead countywide planning, development, and coordination efforts that strengthen outcomes for children, families, and service providers. This leadership role includes organizational oversight, interagency collaboration, strategic planning, fiscal coordination, and representing the Council at both local and state levels.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field
Minimum two years of supervisory experience
Administrative expertise and experience working with public service systems such as: Mental Health
Developmental Disabilities
Job & Family Services
Juvenile Court
Children Services
Health District
Other child-serving agencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in budgeting and record-keeping
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional leadership in planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of FCFC activities and community initiatives
Assist the fiscal agent with budgeting, procurement, audits, and overall financial management of the Council
Work closely with county organizations to assess community needs, analyze funding sources, and support strategic planning
Foster communication and cooperation among local child-serving agencies
Represent Champaign County FCFC at local and state meetings, on committees, and across councils
Write, submit, and manage grants and program proposals
Benefits
Flexible work hours (dependent on agency needs)
80% employer-paid health insurance for employee, spouse, and family
Employee-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
Wellness program participation
Paid sick leave (as earned)
Two paid personal days annually (prorated based on start date)
Paid vacation after 90 days or with one year of countable service
OPERS retirement plan
Deferred compensation plans available
Additional Information
Employment offers are contingent upon background investigations, including criminal checks, fingerprinting, and Child Welfare history review. Champaign County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA .
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Worksite address
champaign, IL, 61825, US
Who can apply
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