Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Confidential : Job Details

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

Influential organization providing educational programs to the local community

IndustryEducation Management

TypeNon Profit

Founded1987

Employees51-200

Categories

• Education
• Consulting & Professional Services
• K-12 Schools
• Schools and Education

Specialties

• public education
• school reform
• school culture
• expeditionary learning
• public schools
• professional development
• community engagement
• personal transformation
• experiential education
• team building
• adventure
• character
• student leadership
• and character development

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, inspiring team excellence, and expanding partnerships. A key focus of the role is spearheading fundraising efforts to secure the resources necessary for sustainable growth and continued impact. The CEO will also be tasked with developing and communicating a compelling vision, ensuring programmatic oversight, and driving innovation to expand the organization's reach and impact.The ideal CEO will have a strong background in fundraising, financial stewardship, and strategic vision execution. They should be adept at building and managing strategic partnerships, have experience working with a Board of Directors, and possess exceptional leadership skills. A deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as a passion for outdoor education, experiential learning, and educational equity, is essential. The role requires a candidate who is organizationally savvy, can lead through change and growth, and is dedicated to the mission of the organization. Experience in the education sector, particularly within the NYC Department of Education landscape, is preferred.

Team Size50

Direct Reports8

Travel PercentLess than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Operations
• General Management
• Strategy