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SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a visionary leader giving direction to the organization and upholding its philosophy and mission while achieving its strategy, annual objectives, and goals. The CEO oversees a staff of 9 (and quickly growing) professionals and a budget of $2.5 M.

The Chief Executive Officer reports to the Board of Directors.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Hope Rising is a 501 c 3 religious nonprofit organization. It was founded in 2012 and established in 2014 as an anti-human trafficking organization in Brenham, TX with a mission to provide

long-term care and recovery for minor children who have been rescued from human sex

trafficking and exploitation. A new aspect of the Hope Rising growth involves the establishment of the Stabilization and Assessment Center in New Caney, north of Houston.

CULTURE: Hope Rising strives for an employee culture to reflect our values:

*accountable to the community, our clients and to each other

*results driven

*inclusive and transparent

*impactful and innovative

*collaborative, connected and inspiring

*continuous learning

*life-changing positive relationships

*servant leadership

HOPE RISING CORE SERVICES: Hope Rising is a Child Placement organization. It provides long-term trauma-informed aftercare services in certified foster care homes, and the transitional living to aged-out-of-foster care young adults.

The ideal leader will have strong interpersonal skills, a professional, enthusiastic, genuine personality, effective communication skills, a capacity to build and maintain respectful and trusting relationships, and an ability to engage in productive, meaningful conversations with the community.

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CEO ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Establish a consistent vision and mission, and develop strategies and objectives to achieve the mission:

• Work with the Board of Directors to develop a shared vision for the future of the organization.

• Build understanding around the mission and develop appropriate objectives, goals, and long-range strategies to advance that mission. Match strong operational practices with good governance practices.

2) Act as ambassador and connector in the community for Hope Rising and its vision and mission.

• Represent the organization in the community to build awareness of its mission, acting as a positive, energetic ambassador and spokesperson on behalf of the organization.

• Work collaboratively and build strategic partnerships with key community and regional organizations with interests and similar mission to Hope Rising.

3) Be a positive and engaged leader of staff, creating an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative work environment.

• Create and support a results-driven organization, hire committed and competent management team, provide direction, guidance, coaching and development to staff.

• Actively engage in working toward a culture of high trust and collective outcomes.

• Oversee the organization and model leadership with the highest level of ethics and integrity.

4) Provide leadership to all fundraising efforts and initiatives.

• Bring passion and commitment to fundraising efforts; act as “Chief Fundraiser” for the organization.

• Identify and cultivate relationships with major corporate, philanthropic, governmental, and individual donors.

• Actively engage the Board of Directors in all fundraising efforts and initiatives.

• Lead and oversee major fundraising campaigns, work with board committees, development consultants, and other resources to set and achieve goals for fundraising campaigns.

5) Provide vision and guidance to the internal operation of Hope Rising and oversee the development of programmatic and operational business plans and measurable objectives.

• Oversee the organization's budgeting process and asset management activities.

• Establish the most effective overall agency structure, to achieve results and bring out the best in each team member.

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• Measure and evaluate programs; assure relevance and impact of programs and connection to mission.

• Coach and support the senior management group in achieving programmatic outcomes for the agency while assuring an ongoing focus on minors in Hope Rising care and the foster families.

• Display a style of cultural humility, with an understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

6) Work with the Board of Directors to assist in the governance of the organization.

• Provide guidance in the planning process.

• Provide the board with timely information on issues and trends and on the accomplishment of goals and objectives.

• Provide guidance to various board committees/task forces.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a respected and experience leader with the qualifications to lead this prominent and successful organization into the future.

The candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in business management, finance and/or behavioral studies, and a proven successful record of 5-7 years of senior executive experience in an organization of a comparable complexity.

LCAA/LCPAA licensing is strongly preferred.

Background, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to provide leadership for all Hope Rising programs, finances, fund development, human resources, facilities, and support services.

• Proven ability to develop, lead and inspire a team of staff and volunteers in a collaborative setting.

• Strong communication skills, including writing, facilitating, and speaking to individuals and groups of all sizes and types.

• Strong interpersonal relations skills with people at all levels and in settings.

• Comfort with ambiguity and complex decision making.

Leadership Characteristics

• Passion and commitment to delivering the highest quality services to the community.

• Impeccable ethics and the highest integrity.

• Results oriented, strategic, and forward-thinking.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity.

• High emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and authenticity.

• Deep understanding, appreciation, and connection with a broad tapestry of backgrounds and cultures.

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• Team orientation: encouraging collaboration, transparency, and accountability.

• Genuine, humble with adaptable style and welcoming of feedback and input.

• Sense of urgency: comfortable taking calculated risks and leading through growth and change.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is commensurate with experience and a record of success and includes a target annual salary and participation in the organization’s very generous benefits plan.

To apply, please email your cover letter, resume and a desired salary range. Applications without the requested information will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff, volunteers, clients, visitors and vendors are required to wear masks inside the offices. Cleaning is administered every day.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Executive Leadership: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• www.hoperisingusa.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19