About the Role
Reporting to the Ecumen Board of Trustees, the President and Chief Executive Officer is responsible for overall senior leadership and working with the Board of Trustees, Members Assembly, and Executive Leadership Team to develop long-range goals and implement multi-year objectives and strategies. The President and CEO will provide effective direction, advancement, and stewardship of Ecumen’s Mission, Promise, Vision, and Values.
Bringing high energy, bold vision, and exceptional critical-thinking skills to the position and demonstrable passion for Ecumen’s faith-based mission supporting older adults and their families, the President and CEO will lead collaborative efforts to maximize resources, ensure financial resilience, and drive intentional growth and development.
The President and CEO will serve as Ecumen’s chief ambassador and spokesperson in advancing communications and connections with key leaders, constituents, stakeholders, partners, and the broader community. The President and CEO will be directly engaged in targeted advocacy initiatives and efforts to expand and diversify public and private sector financial support for organizational sustainability and major priorities.
APPLY FOR ECUMEN PRESIDENT AND CEO POSITION
To apply for the Ecumen President and CEO position, email a cover letter and resume to ecumenceosearch@ecumen.org.
Questions and inquiries may also be sent in confidence to this email address.
Please include your preferred contact information within your application for confidential outreach purposes.
We will be in touch regarding your candidacy after reviewing your application.
The Ecumen President and CEO position will remain open until filled.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
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Strategic Planning and Vision
Leadership and Organizational Culture
Operational Leadership and Management
Financial Leadership and Stewardship
Risk Management and Compliance
New Business Development
External Stakeholder and Partner Engagement
Advocacy
Governance and Board Relations
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree or higher.
Minimum of fifteen years’ progressively responsible experience in leading and/or managing a large, complex organization and a sizable, diverse, creative, and dynamic team.
Experience leading the development, implementation, assessment, and adaptation of comprehensive strategic plans.
Ability to translate opportunities and strategies into measurable objectives and targeted outcomes.
Strong analytical skills to assess trends, opportunities, and challenges and capabilities to integrate diverse perspectives and facilitate meaningful engagement in strategy development and implementation.
Solid business and financial acumen.
Demonstrated record of leadership, experience, and accomplishments in building, empowering, and motivating high-performing teams.
Commitment to and proficiency in creating and strengthening industry, sector, and community partnerships toward shared goals and benefits.
Experience with successful private and public sector revenue generation.
Working knowledge of trends associated with the provision of living spaces and innovative services for older adults and their families.
Familiarity and experience with nonprofit organizations.
Effective interpersonal, active listening, and consensus-building skills.
Openness, professional integrity, sound judgment, and high ethical standards.
Mastery of written, verbal, and virtual communications, addresses, and presentations.