Career Opportunities

UWCEC President & CEO

Position Title: President & CEO

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Salary: $91,857.00 – $156,198.00

Reports to: Governing Board of Directors

Location: Bakersfield, California

Job Summary: The President & CEO of United Way of Central Eastern California will lead the organization in its mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct all organizational activities, programs, and initiatives.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to support the organization’s mission.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Manage and supervise staff ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Oversee financial management, including budgeting, fundraising, and grant writing.
• Collaborative with the Board, staff, and community to improve existing programs and develop new initiatives.
• Facilitate relationship-building with community partners and stakeholders.
• Direct the strategic implementation of all programs to drive impact.
• Lead the expansion planning into Mono and Inyo counties.
• Serve as Chief of Fund development

Qualifications:

• 2+ years in a C-level executive role
• Proven leadership experience in strategic planning and operational management.
• Strong background in program development and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and financial management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent community, public, media, and government relations.
• Proven record of Program Development and Grant Procurement
• Experience in advocacy work and state government relations is a plus.
• Experience working with regional, statewide, and national networks (preferred)
• Experience in grant compliance at local, state, and federal level.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives that advance the organization’s mission and goals.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Passion for the mission and values of United Way of Central Eastern California and a commitment to making a difference in the community.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit management, or related field; master’s degree preferred.

We are currently accepting applications from February 11, 2025, to February 25, 2025. This position will only be open for 14 days, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.