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Higher Ground · 1 day ago

Chief Executive Officer

positionSun Valley, ID
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$140K/yr - $170K/yr

Higher Ground USA is dedicated to empowering individuals of all abilities through therapeutic recreation and education. The CEO will be responsible for advancing the organization's strategic goals, managing a passionate staff, and ensuring high-quality program delivery while expanding the organization's capacity to serve more individuals nationwide.

Adventure TravelNon ProfitRecreationSkiing

Responsibilities

Set and drive Higher Ground USA’s strategy, culture, and operational success, ensuring programs continue to set the standard for transformative, therapeutic recreation
Prioritize trust-building, listening, and humility in the first year, leading growth in partnership with staff and honoring the organization’s collaborative culture
Partner with the Chief Financial Officer to develop annual operating budgets for Board approval and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
Oversee investments, financial controls, and compliance to safeguard fiscal health and long-term organizational stability
Provide oversight of all programs and services in close collaboration with the Director of Adaptive Programs and the Director of Veteran and First Responder Programs
Ensure consistently high-quality program delivery and continuous improvement through participant feedback, operational efficiencies, and innovation
Champion new ideas, methods, and approaches that elevate the participant experience and expand organizational impact

Qualification

Strategic LeadershipFinancial ManagementProgram OversightTeam CollaborationInnovative ThinkingTrust-BuildingCommunication Skills

Required

Experience in a leadership role, preferably as a CEO or in a similar executive position
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategies
Strong financial acumen and experience in budget development and financial reporting
Ability to build trust and foster collaboration among staff and stakeholders
Experience in overseeing program delivery and ensuring high-quality outcomes
Commitment to the mission of enhancing quality of life through therapeutic recreation and education
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team

Preferred

Experience in the nonprofit sector
Familiarity with therapeutic recreation and adaptive programs
Experience working with boards of directors
Background in community engagement and partnership development

Benefits

Self-managed paid time off
Subsidized comprehensive health insurance
Paid medical and family leave
Cell phone reimbursement
Gym membership
Season Pass/Ticket access to Baldy and Dollar Ski Mountains
IRA matching contributions
Continuing education funding

Company

Higher Ground

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Higher Ground is an outdoor adventure center for disability people that offers skiing, therapeutic recreation, and water rafting.
dateFounded in 1999
location
Ketchum, Idaho, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.highergroundusa.org

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Adam Rund
Associate Director of Veteran Programs (CRU)
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