Job Opportunity: Assistant Director, Felician Community Services

Location: Buffalo, NY
Posting Date: October 10, 2026

Assistant Director Position Summary

The Assistant Director collaborates with the Executive Director of Felician Community Services to ensure effective and sustainable ministry operations, including mission alignment, fund development, strategic planning, corporate compliance, efficient program and service delivery, and financial and budget management. This role oversees the successful implementation of community and fundraising events, community outreach, and needs assessment. The Assistant Director will be responsible for attaining a portion of the ministry’s annual fund development goals, including but not limited to an annual goal for the cultivation and stewardship of individual donors and fundraising event revenue. 

Felician Community Services

Felician Community Services is a program of Hopebound Ministries, Inc., which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Felix of Cantalice, Our Lady of Hope Province (“Felician Sisters”).

Primary Responsibilities

As Assistant Director, you will report to the Executive Director of Felician Community Services, and be responsible for a number of leadership-level duties, including:

• Mission and Strategic Alignment: Abides by the Felician Core Values for Ministry and directs areas of responsibility in accord with Charism, Mission, and Core Values. Aids in the implementation of the annual Charism and Mission Integration Plan within your areas of responsibility. Collaborates with the Executive Director and program staff to deliver impactful, efficient, and mission-aligned programs and services.
• Program and Compliance Oversight: Serves as the point person for the ministry in the absence of the Executive Director and serves as the Corporate Compliance Officer for the ministry. Proactively seeks out information, education, and data regarding local, state, and national best practices related to Felician Community Services programs and non-profit operations. Monitors program effectiveness and assesses community needs. Maintains compliance with all organizational policies and procedures and partner agreements. 
• Fund Development: Collaborates with the Executive Director to identify and implement strategies to cultivate individual donors, expand our donor database, and steward donors. Responsible for attaining a portion of the ministry’s annual fund development goals through donor and sponsor solicitation and other fundraising responsibilities and plans and implements fundraising events as outlined in the Fund Development Plan.
• Internal and External Relationships: Engages program participants and the broader community to build trust and long-term relationships. Seeks and maintains strong community partnerships with local service providers and potential donors to strengthen financial support of Felician Community Services’ programs. Maintains strong working relationships with the Executive Director, staff, volunteers, and community partners.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years nonprofit experience, preferably in a faith-based environment
• Proven fundraising experience from various sources including Individuals, events, Foundations, Corporations, and Major Donors
• Must be highly organized with attention to detail
• Possess strong boundaries and able to maintain confidentiality 
• Able to manage several initiatives simultaneously while effectively collaborating with internal staff and external organizations
• Ability to engage others and communicate vision, inspiring confidence and trust
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Demonstrated ability in providing a high level of customer service
• Ability to effectively interact with a diverse community of people, students, and vendors of services
• Regular attendance and punctuality 

• A commitment to the Felician core values of service

  Work Environment

• This position may require early morning, evening or weekend work or a longer workday as necessary.
• Requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and the ability to travel independently by car for work and have reliable transportation.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee must be able to use standard office equipment and a PC.
• This position is required to do moderate to heavy physical work, may include hours standing and walking, including up and down stairs, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs 
• The work environment for this position is a community center office setting with a moderate to high level of foot traffic and noise level.
• AED, CPR, and First Aid Certifications within 90 days of employment

Status

Position Status:              Full-Time, Exempt

Position Availability:       Immediate

Benefits:                          Generous, Full-Time Benefit Package including Insurance, Paid Time-Off and Retirement

To Apply for this Role

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity by emailing a resume and cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications to Kerri Lehmbeck - klehmbeck@feliciancommunityservices.org by November 5, 2026. 

Hopebound Ministries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Felician Sisters of North America

The Felician Sisters of North America are a congregation of women religious, inspired by the spiritual ideals of their Foundress Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska and Saint Francis of Assisi. The Felician Sisters live in community, dedicating their lives to God and the Church—always striving to live and share the Gospel message through lives of prayer and service as they cooperate with Christ in the spiritual renewal of the world. Pioneers of social services, the Felician Sisters sponsor more than 32 ministries throughout North American and Haiti and continue to "serve where you are needed" as Blessed Mary Angela called on them to do. Learn more about their work throughout North America at www.feliciansistersna.org.