Job
Interim Executive Director
| Location | Portland, OR 97214 |
| Date Posted | March 25, 2025 |
| Job ID | 12793 |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Pay rate | $96/hour |
Scion Nonprofit Staffing (www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com) has been retained to lead an urgent search for an Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on behalf of our partner, a rapidly growing and mission-driven animal welfare organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned nonprofit executive to provide strategic guidance and high-level support to the Board of Directors, Founder, and senior leadership during a transformative and pivotal period for the organization.
Our partner is a dynamic and rapidly growing nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of animals and their communities. With a strong commitment to compassion, care, and advocacy, they are at the forefront of improving the well-being of animals while fostering a supportive, mission-driven culture.
This organization has a track record of success, working collaboratively with community partners to implement innovative programs that make a real difference. As a purpose-driven, values-centered organization, they are looking for an experienced leader to guide them through their next chapter.
This is a remote position, with occasional travel to Oregon required for meetings or engagement with key stakeholders.
About the Role:
This highly collaborative interim role is designed for a senior nonprofit leader with expertise in governance, organizational compliance, and board development. The Interim CEO will serve as a trusted advisor to the Board and leadership team, offering strategic insights and providing invaluable support during the organization's ongoing growth and structural processes.
The organization is led by a highly capable operational leader and CFO who is overseeing the day-to-day operations, staff, and finances, allowing the Interim CEO to focus on Board development and advancing organizational best practices at the Board level. The Interim CEO will also represent and lead the organization publicly, fostering relationships with government and community partners and embodying the organization’s mission and values in every interaction.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of guiding nonprofits through regulatory matters, providing high-level strategic consulting, and working closely with founders and evolving boards to maximize their impact.
The Perks:
Our partner is a dynamic and rapidly growing nonprofit organization dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of animals and their communities. With a strong commitment to compassion, care, and advocacy, they are at the forefront of improving the well-being of animals while fostering a supportive, mission-driven culture.
This organization has a track record of success, working collaboratively with community partners to implement innovative programs that make a real difference. As a purpose-driven, values-centered organization, they are looking for an experienced leader to guide them through their next chapter.
This is a remote position, with occasional travel to Oregon required for meetings or engagement with key stakeholders.
About the Role:
This highly collaborative interim role is designed for a senior nonprofit leader with expertise in governance, organizational compliance, and board development. The Interim CEO will serve as a trusted advisor to the Board and leadership team, offering strategic insights and providing invaluable support during the organization's ongoing growth and structural processes.
The organization is led by a highly capable operational leader and CFO who is overseeing the day-to-day operations, staff, and finances, allowing the Interim CEO to focus on Board development and advancing organizational best practices at the Board level. The Interim CEO will also represent and lead the organization publicly, fostering relationships with government and community partners and embodying the organization’s mission and values in every interaction.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of guiding nonprofits through regulatory matters, providing high-level strategic consulting, and working closely with founders and evolving boards to maximize their impact.
The Perks:
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Play a key role in enhancing the governance and strategic direction of a national, founder-led nonprofit organization!
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Provide strategic insights and guidance on high-impact projects, empowering a dedicated mission-driven team!
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Enjoy the flexibility of a remote position with a competitive hourly rate!
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Make a meaningful contribution to an organization during a key transitional period and help drive its continued growth and success!
What You Will Be Doing:
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Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Founder to provide guidance on best practices in nonprofit governance and board development.
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Lead the development and implementation of organizational controls, policies, and structures in alignment with legal and nonprofit standards.
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Represent the organization in legal meetings and mediations with professionalism and integrity.
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Offer strategic recommendations on nonprofit compliance, organizational structure, and leadership planning to strengthen the organization’s future success.
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Support succession planning in partnership with the leadership team and Board, ensuring a seamless transition for future leadership.
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Help build out board committees (e.g., audit, governance) and enhance documentation protocols, including assessing current Board member skillsets and identifying future recruitment needs.
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Serve as a trusted third-party consultant to help facilitate decision-making at the executive and board levels, always keeping the organization's mission at the forefront.
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Contribute to the successful onboarding and transition of the permanent CEO, ensuring a smooth handoff for the Board and leadership team.
What You Have to Offer:
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10+ years of nonprofit leadership, ideally as a CEO, Executive Director, nonprofit consultant, interim executive, or attorney with significant nonprofit experience.
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Proven expertise in executive leadership, nonprofit Board governance, Board member development, organizational compliance, and strategic planning.
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Experience supporting organizations in regulatory compliance and participating in legal meetings/mediations is highly preferred.
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The ability to collaborate effectively with founder-led organizations and newly formed boards, offering both leadership and support.
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A consultative leadership style that emphasizes high-level strategy, while working in partnership with the leadership team to drive day-to-day operations.
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Strong communication, diplomacy, and coaching skills to build effective relationships with diverse leadership personalities.
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A passion for mission-driven work, paired with high emotional intelligence and ethical leadership.
Compensation:
This interim opportunity offers an hourly range of $96/hr.
How to apply:
For immediate consideration, please apply here today!
About Our Search Firm:
Scion Staffing, Inc. is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America.
Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online. Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
