SoTalent · 1 day ago
President & CEO
SoTalent is a mission-driven membership organization serving the aging and older adult services sector, and they are seeking a President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization. The CEO will be responsible for overall leadership, strategy, and operational management while partnering with the Board to execute the organization’s vision and advocate for members.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the organization’s long-term strategic plan in collaboration with the Board
Serve as primary staff partner to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee
Align programs, policies, and resources with strategic priorities and member needs
Anticipate national and state-level trends impacting older adult services and guide members accordingly
Lead proactive advocacy efforts with state and federal legislators, regulators, and policymakers
Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, peer associations, and stakeholder organizations
Position the organization as a recognized leader in public policy discussions impacting older adults
Represent the organization publicly and serve as a trusted spokesperson
Build deep relationships with member organizations across diverse segments and sizes
Foster collaboration and consensus among members with varied priorities
Communicate value clearly to retain and grow membership
Ensure members feel heard, supported, and actively engaged
Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing executive and management team
Ensure effective staffing, performance management, and leadership development
Oversee financial stewardship, budgeting, and compliance to ensure long-term viability
Establish and maintain effective operational structures, policies, and infrastructure
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and transparency
Actively support diversity, equity, and inclusion across leadership, staff, and membership
Inspire trust, professionalism, and shared purpose throughout the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in aging services, healthcare, public policy, or association leadership
Non-profit leadership and board partnership experience required
Strategic Vision: Ability to assess complex policy, advocacy, and sector dynamics and translate them into actionable strategy
Executive Leadership: Proven ability to lead senior teams, manage change, and deliver results
Advocacy & Influence: Strong political acumen and credibility with policymakers and regulators
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to evolve association models, programs, and revenue strategies
Collaboration & Consensus-Building: Skilled at uniting diverse stakeholders toward common goals
Communication & Representation: Confident public speaker and relationship-builder across all levels
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Prior CEO or executive director experience strongly preferred
Experience working within California's political and regulatory environment
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation with incentives and benefits
Company
SoTalent
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Funding
Current Stage
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