Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc
Chief Executive Officer
Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc, Hermiston, Oregon, United States, 97838
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$133,140.00/yr - $191,800.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc ABOUT US BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES. Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. (UMHS) has been a longstanding and trusted community-centered nonprofit since its founding in 1985. Reaching over 5,000 children, families, and community partners annually throughout eight counties in Eastern Oregon, UMHS provides a comprehensive range of programs in early childhood education, nutrition, and family support. We are a holistic support system that nurtures every aspect of a child's growth—from early childhood education and nutrition to comprehensive family support. Each program we deliver is designed with a singular purpose: to help children and families thrive. CHAMPIONS OF COMMUNITY. With administrative offices in Hermiston, Oregon, UMHS is recognized for delivering high-quality services, and we are often sought out as leaders in our approaches, methodologies, and processes that prioritize serving children, families, and communities. As a regional leader with statewide impact, our spirit of innovation and practice of collaboration has made us a go-to resource for co-designing, collaborating, and connecting with funders, supporters, agencies, school districts, peer nonprofits, and businesses to champion child and family service initiatives in our communities. OUR COMMITMENT: COMPASSION AND CARING. UMHS provides a continuum of programs that include Early Head Start, Head Start, preschool, and childcare services—making us one of Oregon’s largest Head Start and PreK service providers. Our reach extends beyond education, offering vital support through the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program, Healthy Families, Home Visiting, Child Care Resource & Referral, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). With a dedicated circle of more than 225 team members, UMHS remains steadfast in its purpose and commitment to the families and communities of Eastern Oregon. Oregon, An Incredible Place to Live and Work Hugging the Columbia River and at the tail end of the National Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway, UMHS and its programs serve communities nestled amidst the stunning landscape of Eastern Oregon mountain ranges and valleys. Only thirty minutes from Tri-Cities, WA and less than an hour to Walla Walla, WA, a region admired for its wine industry and cultural offerings. UMHS is home to popular community festivals including the annual Hermiston Melon Fest and the internationally renowned rodeo event, The Pendleton Roundup. Located east of the Cascade Mountains, UMHS’ service areas experience over 200 days of sunshine with incredible blue open skies and are less than a three-hour drive to Portland and Seattle. Oregonians have a great love for the outdoors and in Eastern Oregon, residents and visitors can enjoy the many waterways, water sports, golf, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and so much more. Our region offers something for everyone. With more businesses moving into the area including AWS, Hermiston is attracting new residents and is the largest city in Eastern Oregon. THE OPPORTUNITY UMHS is actively recruiting an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead our growing organization in Hermiston, Oregon. The new CEO will work with a dedicated circle of board directors and a dynamic senior leadership team who are recognized leaders in children’s education, community and human services, and facility management. The new CEO will be joining at an exciting time as the organization is in the early stages of a comprehensive 5-Year Strategic Plan with goals to increase and expand high-quality services and deepen community partnerships in Eastern Oregon. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Supervised by: Board of Directors Direct Reports:
Senior Leadership Team, including Sr Director of ECE, Family and Community Engagement Director, Director of Operations, HR Manager, Director of Finance, Marketing Manager and Executive Assistant Salary Range: $133,140 to $191,800* Classification:
Exempt Terms of Employment: Regular-Full Time *Salary is commensurate with education and experience Job Goal: The CEO will provide visionary leadership, engaging over 225 staff members in achieving strategic and organizational goals while driving operational growth and ensuring excellence in program delivery. This role requires deepening community and program partnerships, raising the organization’s profile regionally and statewide, and fostering innovation across early childhood education, family and community nutrition services, and other community-centered programs. The CEO will champion a culture of collaboration and belonging, aligning the organization’s efforts with its mission to serve children and families effectively. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Success in this role will be measured by the CEO’s ability to articulate and execute a clear vision that advances key strategic goals, cultivates a unifying and supportive organizational culture, and inspires teams to enhance program outcomes. The CEO will be responsible for strengthening staff retention, expanding funding streams, and elevating the organization's reputation as an indispensable community resource. By driving innovation and impact, the CEO will ensure the organization continues to transform the lives of children and families across eastern Oregon. Areas of focus for the CEO include the following: Board partnership, staff engagement, external/stakeholder relations, funder relationships, community engagement, strategic and collaborative partnerships, public relations and communications, integration of belonging initiatives across the organization, innovation of programs and services, and strategic and vision planning Strategic leadership and organizational management - clear charge in leading the organization with performance indicators on demonstrating both leadership skills, managing external relationships, and effective in organizational management and staff/people management Lead and empower a team of over 225 staff while building a culture of collaboration, belonging, excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in early childhood services, nutrition, and family support Ensure financial sustainability and growth through strategic resource management and working closely with the senior leadership team, head of finance, and the Board of Directors Plan for and help establish development team to grow and diversify funding streams, expand and deepen funding partnerships Build and maintain strong partnerships with local, state, and federal funders and stakeholders to expand the organization's reach and effectiveness across eastern Oregon and its service area Champion belonging initiatives compliant with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that reflect and serve our multicultural communities Drive continuous improvement in program quality and outcomes through data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices *For full description - please visit out website: www.umchs.org UMHS offers the following benefits: Medical Vision 403(b) Retirement Plan Basic Life AD&D Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Instructions/How to Apply: To apply to this position, please email your resume and cover letter to ceosearch@umchs.org. The application close date is Sunday, April 6, 2025. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following in your application: A cover letter: Your cover letter should highlight your experience managing nonprofit organizations. Resume And three (3) professional references The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to all individuals in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, career advancement opportunities, working conditions, scheduling, disciplinary action, termination of employment, compensation, and access to benefits and training. We recruit, hire, and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Seniority level
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This range is provided by Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$133,140.00/yr - $191,800.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc ABOUT US BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES. Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. (UMHS) has been a longstanding and trusted community-centered nonprofit since its founding in 1985. Reaching over 5,000 children, families, and community partners annually throughout eight counties in Eastern Oregon, UMHS provides a comprehensive range of programs in early childhood education, nutrition, and family support. We are a holistic support system that nurtures every aspect of a child's growth—from early childhood education and nutrition to comprehensive family support. Each program we deliver is designed with a singular purpose: to help children and families thrive. CHAMPIONS OF COMMUNITY. With administrative offices in Hermiston, Oregon, UMHS is recognized for delivering high-quality services, and we are often sought out as leaders in our approaches, methodologies, and processes that prioritize serving children, families, and communities. As a regional leader with statewide impact, our spirit of innovation and practice of collaboration has made us a go-to resource for co-designing, collaborating, and connecting with funders, supporters, agencies, school districts, peer nonprofits, and businesses to champion child and family service initiatives in our communities. OUR COMMITMENT: COMPASSION AND CARING. UMHS provides a continuum of programs that include Early Head Start, Head Start, preschool, and childcare services—making us one of Oregon’s largest Head Start and PreK service providers. Our reach extends beyond education, offering vital support through the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program, Healthy Families, Home Visiting, Child Care Resource & Referral, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). With a dedicated circle of more than 225 team members, UMHS remains steadfast in its purpose and commitment to the families and communities of Eastern Oregon. Oregon, An Incredible Place to Live and Work Hugging the Columbia River and at the tail end of the National Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway, UMHS and its programs serve communities nestled amidst the stunning landscape of Eastern Oregon mountain ranges and valleys. Only thirty minutes from Tri-Cities, WA and less than an hour to Walla Walla, WA, a region admired for its wine industry and cultural offerings. UMHS is home to popular community festivals including the annual Hermiston Melon Fest and the internationally renowned rodeo event, The Pendleton Roundup. Located east of the Cascade Mountains, UMHS’ service areas experience over 200 days of sunshine with incredible blue open skies and are less than a three-hour drive to Portland and Seattle. Oregonians have a great love for the outdoors and in Eastern Oregon, residents and visitors can enjoy the many waterways, water sports, golf, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and so much more. Our region offers something for everyone. With more businesses moving into the area including AWS, Hermiston is attracting new residents and is the largest city in Eastern Oregon. THE OPPORTUNITY UMHS is actively recruiting an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead our growing organization in Hermiston, Oregon. The new CEO will work with a dedicated circle of board directors and a dynamic senior leadership team who are recognized leaders in children’s education, community and human services, and facility management. The new CEO will be joining at an exciting time as the organization is in the early stages of a comprehensive 5-Year Strategic Plan with goals to increase and expand high-quality services and deepen community partnerships in Eastern Oregon. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Supervised by: Board of Directors Direct Reports:
Senior Leadership Team, including Sr Director of ECE, Family and Community Engagement Director, Director of Operations, HR Manager, Director of Finance, Marketing Manager and Executive Assistant Salary Range: $133,140 to $191,800* Classification:
Exempt Terms of Employment: Regular-Full Time *Salary is commensurate with education and experience Job Goal: The CEO will provide visionary leadership, engaging over 225 staff members in achieving strategic and organizational goals while driving operational growth and ensuring excellence in program delivery. This role requires deepening community and program partnerships, raising the organization’s profile regionally and statewide, and fostering innovation across early childhood education, family and community nutrition services, and other community-centered programs. The CEO will champion a culture of collaboration and belonging, aligning the organization’s efforts with its mission to serve children and families effectively. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Success in this role will be measured by the CEO’s ability to articulate and execute a clear vision that advances key strategic goals, cultivates a unifying and supportive organizational culture, and inspires teams to enhance program outcomes. The CEO will be responsible for strengthening staff retention, expanding funding streams, and elevating the organization's reputation as an indispensable community resource. By driving innovation and impact, the CEO will ensure the organization continues to transform the lives of children and families across eastern Oregon. Areas of focus for the CEO include the following: Board partnership, staff engagement, external/stakeholder relations, funder relationships, community engagement, strategic and collaborative partnerships, public relations and communications, integration of belonging initiatives across the organization, innovation of programs and services, and strategic and vision planning Strategic leadership and organizational management - clear charge in leading the organization with performance indicators on demonstrating both leadership skills, managing external relationships, and effective in organizational management and staff/people management Lead and empower a team of over 225 staff while building a culture of collaboration, belonging, excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in early childhood services, nutrition, and family support Ensure financial sustainability and growth through strategic resource management and working closely with the senior leadership team, head of finance, and the Board of Directors Plan for and help establish development team to grow and diversify funding streams, expand and deepen funding partnerships Build and maintain strong partnerships with local, state, and federal funders and stakeholders to expand the organization's reach and effectiveness across eastern Oregon and its service area Champion belonging initiatives compliant with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that reflect and serve our multicultural communities Drive continuous improvement in program quality and outcomes through data-driven decision-making and evidence-based practices *For full description - please visit out website: www.umchs.org UMHS offers the following benefits: Medical Vision 403(b) Retirement Plan Basic Life AD&D Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Instructions/How to Apply: To apply to this position, please email your resume and cover letter to ceosearch@umchs.org. The application close date is Sunday, April 6, 2025. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following in your application: A cover letter: Your cover letter should highlight your experience managing nonprofit organizations. Resume And three (3) professional references The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to all individuals in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, career advancement opportunities, working conditions, scheduling, disciplinary action, termination of employment, compensation, and access to benefits and training. We recruit, hire, and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Administrative, Management, and Strategy/Planning Industries Individual and Family Services, Education, and Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Vision insurance Medical insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Chief Executive Officer jobs in
Hermiston, OR . Data Center Engineering Operations Technician, DCEO
Vice President, Operations, Mission Critical
Director of Agricultural Systems Research
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