Chief Executive Officer

The Role

JASC is at an inflection point. With its 77-year history as inspiration, an exciting new space, and a foundation of successful programs and community supporters, the organization is poised to take its impact to the next level. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be a visionary leader who is future-focused and capable of thoughtfully building upon JASC’s legacy. The CEO will be an inspiring and seasoned executive leader who is entrepreneurial, a convener of ideas and people, and has a proven track record of delivering on strategic plans. By virtue of assuming the CEO position, this individual will become a critical leader and spokesperson in the Japanese American community and Chicago’s broader cultural community with a seat on the Chicago Japanese American Council and the Chicago Cultural Alliance and other national networks.

Scope and Responsibilities

The CEO will be an executive leader who will guide the organization, its leadership and team through its next phase of growth. The CEO will be committed to JASC’s mission and lead in all aspects of its evolution, while working collaboratively with its board, staff, and community to build and strengthen its regional and national impact.

Leadership

• Organizational Leadership : Ensure the effective and thoughtful delivery of programs and activities that advance JASC’s mission and values. Be the face of JASC by creating visibility for the organization, representing its purpose and impact to internal and external audiences.
• People Leadership : Provide people-centric leadership ensuring JASC creates a culture that attracts the right talent, participants, volunteers, and supporters to the organization and builds a sustainable team of people to ready to lead and work together for purpose.
• Executive Leadership : Maintain executive-level business acumen and communication to manage the business side of JASC, including its ongoing operation, finance, administration, fundraising, communications, and community relations.
• Community Leadership : As a key leader and spokesperson in the community at large, actively engage and collaborate with the JASC community, board members, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, government entities, interested scholars and academic institutions, and funders. Position JASC as a catalyst of ideas relevant to the Japanese American community.
• Strategic Planning : In collaboration with its leadership, create a strategic plan for JASC’s next phase, and develop a vision that will serve as a roadmap for the JASC’s future.

Management

Finance

Fundraising & Communications

Board Relations

Other Qualifications

Personal / Professional Attributes

Additional Information

As an equal opportunity employer, JASC encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis.

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