[Hiring] Chief Executive Officer @Carrington Talent Group

Role Description

Girls Leadership's Board of Directors is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer to lead and propel a $2 million national organization into its next chapter of growth and impact. We're looking for a visionary, inclusive leader who can be a highly visible, dynamic fundraiser and champion for girls and gender-expansive youth.

• Establish a multi-year strategy and operating model that positions Girls Leadership for its next phase of growth and impact.
• Translate vision into executable strategy with clear priorities, metrics, and accountability.
• Maintain executive oversight of Girls Leadership’s financial health.
• Refine and strengthen Girls Leadership's value proposition and position in the broader youth-serving landscape.
• Partner with Chief Development Officer, Board, and others to expand funding base.
• Serve as Girls Leadership's chief external ambassador and storyteller.
• Inspire, support, and coach a high-performing team of 10 FTE.
• Partner effectively with the Board to ensure strong governance and strategic oversight.

Qualifications

• Enterprise-level leader of a nonprofit organization or similar platform.
• At least 7 years of enterprise-level executive leadership experience in the nonprofit or social impact space.
• Proven track record of fundraising and revenue-generation (6 and 7 figure gifts).
• Demonstrated success leading an organization through transition and growth.
• Deep commitment to advancing gender and racial equity.
• Demonstrated experience leading a values-driven organization.
• Understanding of cash-flow management, operating reserves, and budgeting.
• Regular domestic travel may be required.

Requirements

• Experience working in or alongside youth development, K12 education, youth sports, girl-serving organizations, or related fields.
• Experience in K12 leadership and/or with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks.
• Experience with earned-revenue models in education or youth-serving nonprofits.

Benefits

• Compensation: $170,000 - $200,000 base salary, commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance, with Girls Leadership covering 99% of the employee premium.
• Optional dental and vision coverage.
• 2 weeks of PTO, 1 week of paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and an additional 4 weeks of paid office closure each year.
• 401(k) retirement plan available after one year of service.
• Monthly phone and internet stipend.
• Fully remote environment with team members working across the country.

Priority Application Deadline

Please submit your application by October 18, 2026 at 9 PM ET.