CEO, Social Enterprise & Community Impact

Project Return Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Return Tennessee seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization in pursuing its mission of facilitating employment, housing, and support for individuals reentering the community. The CEO will set strategic direction, ensure accountable governance, and drive sustained growth across PROe and related initiatives in Nashville and statewide partnerships.

The role emphasizes financial stewardship, external relations with government, philanthropies, employers, and boards, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of senior leadership experience in complex orgs.
• Proven financial stewardship with multi-million dollar budgets.
• Experience coordinating with boards and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic direction and ensure alignment across the organization.
• Strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Lead PROe growth, housing, and real estate initiatives.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Cultivate partnerships with government agencies, philanthropy, and employers.
• Build and mentor senior leadership, drive accountability.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic planning

Financial stewardship

Board relations

Change management

Government & philanthropic relations

People leadership

Job description

Project Return Tennessee seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization in pursuing its mission of facilitating employment, housing, and support for individuals reentering the community. The CEO will set strategic direction, ensure accountable governance, and drive sustained growth across PROe and related initiatives in Nashville and statewide partnerships.

The role emphasizes financial stewardship, external relations with government, philanthropies, employers, and boards, and the