President & CEO - Volunteers of America, Dakotas

President & CEO - Volunteers of America, Dakotas Job Category: Administration Requisition Number: PRESI002117 Posted: November 12, 2025 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location POSITION SUMMARY Serve as Chief Executive Officer of VOA Dakotas, a Christian-based nonprofit corporation, providing strategic leadership and overall direction in alignment with the national charter and local strategic plan. Oversee development and administration of programs and operations, ensuring resources are used to maximize benefit to clients and the community. Responsibilities include technical, financial, personnel, fundraising, and strategic planning leadership. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S) PRIMARY DUTIES: Provide Strategic Leadership and Vision Direct operations to ensure program efficiency, quality, and cost‑effective resource management. Set infrastructure to meet evolving agency needs. Maintain a culture that supports the mission, clients and staff. Communicate a clear and compelling vision. Serve as Official Spokesperson and Community Leader Represent the agency at legislative sessions, community meetings, formal functions, and media events. Speak at conferences and collaborative meetings. Serve on select boards and network locally, regionally and nationally. Lead Strategic Planning and Financial Sustainability Create and implement long‑range strategic planning processes. Recommend and execute strategic initiatives. Develop annual budgets for board approval. Assess new opportunities through financial projections and ROI analysis. Cultivate Talent and Strengthen Team Dynamics Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing leadership aligned with organizational mission. Assess executive effectiveness and ensure thoughtful succession planning. Encourage mutual respect, varied perspectives, and collaborative engagement across all levels of staff. Build and Sustain Relationships Cultivate relationships with board members, funders, affiliates, and community stakeholders. Encourage team‑based decision making. Foster new partnerships with corporations, foundations and major donors. Ensure Compliance and Governance Recommend operational policy changes to the board. Ensure compliance with all licensing and regulatory requirements. Maintain charter standards and national alignment. Support and Guide the Board of Directors Keep the board informed of progress, activities, and challenges. Guide governance, composition, and committee structure. Partner with the Board Chair to develop agendas and identify new candidates. Carry out other duties assigned due to expansion, modification, or reduction of agency services as requested by the Board of Directors. POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES Education: MA in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience (2 years is the equivalent of 1 year education). Experience: Minimum 10 years in senior leadership, preferably in nonprofit human services. Skills: Proven leadership, strategic planning, team building, financial management, and fundraising expertise. Competencies: Strong ethics, integrity, accountability, and ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Certifications & Licenses: Must become a Commissioned Minister of VOA within 3 years; valid driver’s license and ability to travel. Other Requirements: Flexible hours and ability to work across diverse constituencies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequent sitting, speaking, and use of hands. Occasional lifting up to 10lbs. Close vision required. Reasonable accommodation may be made. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr