The Bartlett Center in St. Joseph is seeking a new executive director after current director, Betty Hellerich announced plans to retire.

According to a news release, Hellerich as serviced in the position for more than 15 years after retiring as an elementary educator.

A retirement reception will take place at the Bartlett Center, 409 S. 18th Street, Thursday, August 3, from 4:30 – 6 p.m.

“I have loved this job and been blessed to work with a wonderful team positively impacting the youth of our community.” Hellerich said. “After all these years, my passion is unwavering, and it is with mixed emotions, but I have decided to retire my position.

The Bartlett Center stated it focuses on the needs of the St. Joseph community surrounding: child care, youth programs, and senior support.

“As community needs evolve, so must our services,” said Board President LaDawndra Robbs. “To honor Betty’s tenure at the Bartlett Center, we are responsibly preparing for the next chapter — for change, continued improvement, and opening our doors once again to the community.”

The board of directors is accepting applications for executive director, and youth director. Any interested candidates should submit a resume to [email protected] .

Bartlett Center is a not-for-profit organization, created under the State of Missouri (General Not-For-Profit Act). Our purpose is to stimulate the improvement of social, economic and physical conditions within the midtown neighborhoods. The organization is designated as tax-exempt under the 501©(3) statute of the Internal Revenue Services.