Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (Austin)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

Mission-driven provider of free outdoor adventure programs for young adults impacted by cancer

Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

Type

Non Profit

Founded

2001

Employees

11-50

Specialties

• young adult cancer
• outdoor adventure sports
• outdoor adventure
• cancer
• cancer support
• multiple sclerosis
• and kayaking

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its dynamic organization. The CEO will be responsible for strategic leadership, team management, fundraising, external relations, board relations, and financial and operational leadership. This role requires a proven executive leader with a strong record in setting and achieving ambitious goals, particularly in the areas of fundraising and financial management. The successful candidate will work closely with the board to shape the organization's future, guide a talented senior team, and ensure that the company's resources are effectively deployed to support its mission.

The ideal CEO will have a deep commitment to the company's values and a belief in the transformational nature of its work. They should be an inspiring and accessible leader, with a collaborative management style that fosters a positive and inclusive work culture. Experience in a relevant nonprofit field is essential, and a background in healthcare, wellness, disease advocacy, or adventure is highly valued. The role also involves representing the organization nationally and globally, so the candidate must be an excellent communicator and have the ability to build strategic partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders. The CEO will be expected to have high emotional intelligence, be a strategic thinker, and be able to operate at both a visionary level and a day-to-day operational level.

Hiring Manager Title

Board Chair

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions