Vice President, Innovation

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services
We are currently looking for a Vice President, Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on racial justice, second opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusion.
We are a nationally recognized non‑profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.
The compensation range for this role is $211,000 to $303,000, based on relevant experience, demonstrated leadership impact, and alignment with internal equity. Eligible after 30 days of full‑time employment (minimum of 30 hours/week):
Medical
Flexible spending
Dental
Disability
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
The Vice President of Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship is a forward‑thinking, entrepreneurial leader and change architect responsible for advancing Pioneer Human Services’ next era of growth and impact. This role leads the strategy and execution of enterprise innovation, expanding mission‑aligned ventures that create economic opportunity for justice‑involved individuals and strengthen Pioneer’s financial sustainability.
The Vice President combines entrepreneurial vision with operational discipline to incubate, launch, and grow new business lines while scaling, optimizing and advancing current portfolios. Acting as both strategist and operator, this executive unifies innovation efforts across Pioneer’s diverse service and enterprise portfolio.
Strategic Innovation & Enterprise Growth
Develop and implement an enterprise‑wide innovation roadmap aligned with Pioneer’s long‑term vision.
Lead incubation, testing, and scaling of new business ventures that deliver measurable financial and social impact.
Create frameworks to evaluate opportunities, measure ROI, and ensure sustainable performance.

Translate market insights into viable new business models and social enterprise ventures.
Partnership & Ecosystem Leadership
Build collaborative partnerships across public, private, and philanthropic sectors.
Represent Pioneer as a thought leader in innovation, workforce reentry, and social entrepreneurship.
Integrate INVEST into new ventures and partnerships, aligning impact metrics across the enterprise.

Executive Leadership & Culture of Innovation
Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to embed innovation in strategic planning and operational decision‑making.
Model and cultivate an agile, solutions‑oriented, and data‑driven culture across divisions.


Bachelor’s degree (Business and/or related field) required; Master’s/MBA preferred.
~10+ years of leadership experience in entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, or social enterprise.
~ Proven success launching and scaling mission‑driven ventures with financial and social return.
~ Strong financial acumen and comfort leading both business modeling and social impact measurement.
~ Exceptional ability to inspire, influence, and build cross‑sector partnerships.
~ Deep alignment with Pioneer’s mission and values of equity, inclusion, and second chances.

Pioneer Human Services is an equal‑opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement.
This position has been deemed non‑safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre‑employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, including testing for marijuana.

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