Chief Executive Officer
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Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Reports To: Honestly Board of Directors
Department: Executive
Classification (FLSA): Full-time; Exempt
Location: Oklahoma City Metro
Work Environment: Hybrid
About Honestly
Vision: A culture in which opportunities for youth to pursue education, careers, and wellbeing
are not limited by teen pregnancy.
Mission: We are building a movement to improve sexual health outcomes for youth, by:
- Orchestrating collaboration with a shared agenda aimed at reducing Oklahoma
County’s teen birth rate by an additional 25% by 2025.
- Facilitating, supporting, and linking our network of partner experts to maximize
impact.
- Rallying and mobilizing the community around our mission and the collaborative
efforts.
- Assessing and disseminating data for strategic learning and more effective
collective impact.
- Advocating for youth access to resources, services, and medically accurate
sexual health information.
Position Overview
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is tasked with providing strategic leadership to actualize
Honestly's overarching vision and mission. Responsible for propelling Honestly's success
through collaborative and relational leadership, the CEO must cultivate and maintain
strong relationships with donors/funders, staff, partner entities, and influential community
leaders.
Skillset
While the Board shapes Honestly's overarching strategic plan, the CEO collaborates to cocreate
and implement these plans, working with the Chief Administrative Officer and other
staff. The ideal CEO is a visionary thinker with expertise in strategic planning, relationship
building, fundraising, executive-level financial management, and communication,
collaboration, and facilitation skills.
CEO should demonstrate proficiency in:
- Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills, business acumen, and the ability to
manage a multidisciplinary team effectively.
- Strategy: Proficiency in strategic thinking, adaptability, and managing innovation.
- Collaboration: Prioritization of relationships and collaboration to foster trust and
drive collective results.
- Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of nonprofit financials and budgeting.
- Decision-making: Superior decision-making skills.
- Delegation: Effective delegation ability.
- Communication: Executive-level communication and influencing skills.
- Inspiration: Ability to inspire stakeholders about the organization's mission and
vision.
- Ethical Conduct: Commitment to upholding legal and ethical standards in all
actions and decisions.
Essential Functions of the Job
1. Leadership and Oversight (30%)
The CEO collaborates closely with the Chief Administrative Officer to oversee daily
operations and achieve the Board-approved strategic plan. They review
organizational performance, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and
serve as the primary staff liaison with the Board of Directors. The CEO advocates for
staff needs, provides strategic direction for policy implementation, and oversees
hiring and organizational structure.
2. Community Partnerships (30%)
The CEO serves as the primary spokesperson for Honestly and leads programmatic,
evaluation, communication, and advocacy efforts. They cultivate positive
relationships with Collaboration leadership groups, partners, and funders, and
forge strategic partnerships.
3. Development and Fundraising (30%)
The CEO provides strategic oversight for revenue generation, supports fundraising
duties of the Board of Directors, and collaborates with the Development Committee
and Director of Development and Communications to achieve fundraising goals.
4. Fiscal Health (10%)
The CEO provides strategic direction for budgeting, grant management, financial
evaluation, and operational improvements, ensuring Honestly's financial health and
sustainability.
Physical and Travel Requirements
- Occasional local and out-of-state travel, including evenings and weekends.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and kneeling.
- Prolonged standing, sitting, and walking.
- Valid Driver’s License and Auto Insurance Coverage.
Education and Experience Requirements
- 7-10 years' experience in a CEO or c-suite leadership role in a nonprofit.
- Prior experience and education in public health, prevention, and sexual health.
- Commitment to equity and authentic community engagement.
- Experience in collective impact and/or systems change.
- Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising and financial management.
- Experience working with Boards, nonprofit partners, and diverse community
stakeholders.
Salary Range
$95,000 – 145,000
Equal Opportunity
Honestly is committed to equal opportunity employment and complies with all relevant
federal, state, and local fair employment laws. We reject unlawful discrimination and
uphold the principles of equal employment opportunity for all individuals.
Application Deadline
Please submit your resume, cover letter by [Insert Deadline] to
jcravens@cospireconsulting.com. In your cover letter, please address your qualifications
and how they align with Honestly’s mission and goals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- Oklahoma City, OK 73154 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oklahoma City, OK 73154: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oklahoma City, OK 73154
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