This job has closed.

Maryland Nonprofits · 5 days ago

President & Chief Executive Officer

Upper Marlboro, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Maryland Nonprofits is committed to empowering job seekers and strengthening employment opportunities. The President & Chief Executive Officer will drive the organization’s vision and strategy, ensuring operational excellence and financial health while serving as an ambassador for the organization and leading all facets of its operations.

ConsultingLegalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Drive the development and execution of a bold, future-focused strategy aligned with EPG’s mission

Champion innovation, long-term planning, and organizational adaptability to meet evolving workforce and economic demands

Strengthen performance across all departments by fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and talent development

Ensure financial sustainability and programmatic success through effective leadership and systems optimization

Serve as EPG’s lead ambassador and Executive Director of the Prince George’s County Workforce Development Board

Build strategic alliances across government, business, education, and community sectors to elevate EPG’s visibility and influence

Provide strategic direction and oversight for all programs, ensuring alignment with mission, measurable impact, and responsiveness to community needs

Lead cross-functional teams to evaluate, scale, and evolve initiatives

Promote data-informed decision-making, agile program design, and experimentation

Leverage emerging trends and technologies to modernize service delivery and improve participant outcomes

Oversee budgeting, compliance, and fiscal health across diverse funding streams (WIOA, state, local, philanthropic)

Ensure operational efficiency and integrity across contracts, data systems, and evaluations

Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key partners and funders

Advance inclusive practices that address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to economic opportunity

Support the Board of Directors and Workforce Development Board in governance and oversight

Report on strategic progress and monitor key metrics such as job placements and participant outcomes to guide decisions and demonstrate impact

Qualification

Strategic planningWorkforce developmentFinancial acumenStakeholder engagementNonprofit managementProgram designPolitical awarenessCommunication skillsEquityInclusionOperational managementPartnership buildingProgram scalingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public administration, business, education, workforce development, or a related discipline

Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience (e.g., CEO, Executive Director, or equivalent) in workforce development, economic development, nonprofit management, education/employment training, or related fields

Demonstrates political awareness, diplomacy, and adaptability when working through complex organizational and stakeholder dynamics

Deep understanding of workforce development ecosystems, including WIOA, public workforce systems, regional labor markets, high-growth industries, and systemic barriers to employment

Proven expertise in strategic planning, program design, implementation, and evaluation

Strong financial acumen, including oversight of multi-million-dollar budgets, diverse funding streams, grants, and contracts

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with business leaders, government officials, community stakeholders, and media

Established track record of building strategic partnerships, influencing public policy, and advocating for workforce-related issues

Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and reducing systemic barriers to employment

Knowledge of operational management under multiple funding sources, including compliance and performance measurement

Experience scaling programs or expanding organizational impact across regions