OPEN M anticipates hiring the CEO position, which reports to the Board of Directors, on or about April 1, 2017, to coincide with the retirement of the incumbent. The salary range is $80,000 to $100,000. Compensation outside the salary range may be considered based on qualifications. All employees of OPEN M, including the CEO, are responsible to pay for their own health and retirement benefits.
The preferred candidate will be a highly qualified executive, whose experience includes accomplishing strategic and operational change in a non-profit environment while maintaining integrity, being flexible, approachable and goal-oriented. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a degree in the Human Services area preferred, or significant years of progressive leadership experience inclusive of initiation of projects, allocating resources and achieving results. A Master’s degree is preferred.
The CEO will manage and direct the ministry toward identified and expected outcomes following established policies as directed by the Board of Directors. Working closely with the Board and OPEN M’s 20 part-time and full-time staff members, the CEO will be responsible for building effective partnerships and promoting collaborative relationships.
In leading a ministry supported by members of covenantal churches, the CEO will be an adherent to Christianity and able to partner with Christian and other ministries and organizations. The CEO also:
In order to perform duties effectively, the CEO will:
Desired leadership attributes include:
In managing OPEN M, the CEO will
The CEO also plans and organizes all activities under his/her control in an effective manner; collaborates with the executive leadership, department leaders and the Board to prepare and implement tactical and strategic plans; organizes and delegates work in an effective manner; establishes appropriate time frames for completion of work; and provides the necessary leadership to ensure effective work results.