Executive Director — Metropolitan Family Services (Wheaton, IL)

Overview

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency, empowering more than 122,000 individuals and families each year across Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County. Since 1857, MFS has helped families learn, earn, heal, and thrive through services that promote education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

The Role

The Executive Director will lead MFS’s work in DuPage County, guiding a team dedicated to strengthening families and communities. Reporting to the Executive Team, this role oversees strategic planning, community partnerships, program development, and staff leadership. The ED will represent MFS both internally and externally—building relationships with funders, providers, and civic leaders while ensuring continued excellence in service delivery and innovation.

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in social work, education, public health, psychology, business administration, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in human services or related sectors and at least 5 years in senior management. Candidates should bring:

• Proven success managing multimillion-dollar organizations
• Experience in fundraising, finance, and external relations
• Strong knowledge of programs supporting behavioral health, early childhood, and family services
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to make decisive, mission-driven decisions
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and team management skills

Highlights

Salary range: $130,000–$150,000/year + comprehensive benefits
Reports to: Executive Team
Sector: Health & Human Services, Family Support, Education, Mental Health
Location: Wheaton, IL
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; PTO and parental leave; HSA contributions ($2,000 individual / $4,000 family); free telehealth services; 4% 401(k) employer match (vested immediately); and more.

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