Chief Executive Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Goal: 

The CEO will provide visionary leadership, engaging over 225 staff members in achieving strategic and organizational goals while driving operational growth and ensuring excellence in program delivery. This role requires deepening community and program partnerships, raising the organization’s profile regionally and statewide, and fostering innovation across early childhood education, family and community nutrition services, and other community-centered programs. The CEO will champion a culture of collaboration and belonging, aligning the organization’s efforts with its mission to serve children and families effectively. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

Education Requirements: 

• Master’s degree required with an emphasis in nonprofit management/administration or related field 

  • At least seven years’ experience in senior leadership or executive director position in a human services, health,  or community service nonprofit 

Experience and Skills Requirements: 

• Demonstrated leadership and management of organization with staff and budgets 
• Ability to advance collaboration and belonging goals and initiatives among all staff and communities served 
• Excellent communication, speaking, presentation, and writing skills 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization 
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit management and best practices 
• Ability to make timely decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment 
• Must be flexible, well-organized, and able to manage different projects concurrently and often under pressure; with the ability to set priorities and manage time effectively 
• Knowledge of financial documents and budgets 
• Knowledge of HR practices and policies 
• Gather and analyze information skillfully 
• Maintain confidentiality 
• Proficient knowledge of human service nonprofits including serving children and families 
• Experience working in and delivering community services through nonprofit programs 
• Flexible, well-organized and able to manage multiple projects 

General Staff Responsibilities:  

• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned    
• Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency    
• Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community    
• Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time    
• Maintain confidentiality in regard to staff and family information    
• Maintain objectives and professional standards    
• Improve self skills and education    
• Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy    
• Be present at work to provide consistency of services    
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner    
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties    
• And or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor    

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: 

• Sit for long periods of time with daily use of computer screen; 
• Do tasks involving repetitive arm and hand movements, such as heavy word processing/keyboarding, using various office tools to collate, punch, cut, or stamp paper and other repetitive or high volume tasks such as bulk mailings, filing projects, etc.; 
• Occasional filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending as necessary; 
• Occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms; 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role. 

Work Environment/Conditions: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.  
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people 

Safety: 

• Apply safe practices in the performance of duties 
• Reporting of unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury immediately 
• Complying with Agency safety standards 
• Participate in emergency drills 
• Promote a culture of safe environments in the workplace 

Agency Wide Requirements: 

• Current enrollment in the Child Care Division’s Central Background Registry 
• Current physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hire 
• Desire to work within human service organizations and programs serving low income families and communities 
• Communicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face to face, one to one, and in group settings 
• Fluent in English both verbally and written 

Benefits:  

UMHS offers the following benefits:  

• Medical  
• Dental 
• Vision 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan 
• Basic Life AD&D Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Generous PTO/Sick Leave 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.  

Umatilla Morrow Head Start, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, career advancement opportunities, working conditions, scheduling, disciplinary action, termination of employment, compensation, and access to benefits and training. We recruit, hire, and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.