Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wilsonville, OR (Hybrid) | Travel across OCDC's 15-county service area Who our client is… For more than 50 years, Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) has given the children of Oregon's farmworker and low-income families a strong start in life. As Oregon's largest Migrant and Seasonal Head Start organization, OCDC delivers early learning, care, and family support across 15 counties through 37 locations and a workforce of more than 1,000. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO leads at the intersection of two of Oregon's most consequential issues: the well-being of its youngest children and the dignity of the families whose labor sustains its farms and food systems. What our client needs… A strategic, values-driven leader who can steward a complex, publicly funded organization, strengthen its financial foundation, and build strong teams while partnering within a participatory governance model that includes a Board of Directors and Parent Policy Council. Genuine commitment to farmworker and low-income communities and real cultural humility are essential. What you will do… Set and drive OCDC's vision, strategy, and values, leading execution of the 2025–2029 Strategic Plan Partner with the Board and Parent Policy Council on strategic priorities and effective governance Oversee financial performance, strengthen reserves, and diversify revenue beyond government grants Lead and develop the executive team, building alignment and accountability across a dispersed organization Foster a culture of belonging, well-being, innovation, and engagement Build relationships with federal, state, and county partners through an evolving funding and policy landscape Represent OCDC with families, funders, community partners, and the public Ensure high-quality, compliant, and innovative programs through continuous improvement What you will bring… Must have: 10+ years of progressive senior leadership in organizations with budgets of $20M or more Experience leading executive teams across large, multi-site, geographically dispersed workforces Advanced financial management, including diverse revenue streams, resource allocation, and reserve building A track record of leading through significant change, rebuilding trust, and strengthening performance in a regulated environment Composure and sound judgment amid uncertainty Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven or underserved communities Authentic cultural credibility with migrant, farmworker, and Latino communities Bachelor's degree Preferred: Master's degree or equivalent enterprise leadership Head Start, early childhood, education, or family services experience Bilingual English/Spanish fluency Experience shaping early-learning policy or funding at the state or federal level Experience growing sites, programs, or facilities Regional or West Coast ties Benefits: 401(k) with up to 10% employer contribution | Medical, dental, and vision | PSLF-qualifying employer | 5 weeks PTO
