CEO, Workforce Innovation & Community Growth

Maven Recruiting & Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Recruiting & Consulting seeks a CEO to guide a prominent Chicago-based workforce development organization at the intersection of workforce development, education, and public-sector partnerships. The CEO will provide strategic, operational, financial leadership and be a trusted partner to the Board, balancing vision with execution while strengthening internal systems and external credibility.

Key priorities include strategy, grants and compliance oversight, building a high-performing team,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant senior executive leadership experience in complex, stakeholder-intensive environments.
• Experience with workforce development, education, or economic development systems is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, financial, and external leadership for the organization.
• Balance vision with execution while strengthening internal systems and external credibility.
• Lead and develop a high-performing executive team and organizational culture.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial stewardship

Board governance

Stakeholder management

Public-sector experience

Change leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Maven Recruiting & Consulting seeks a CEO to guide a prominent Chicago-based workforce development organization at the intersection of workforce development, education, and public-sector partnerships. The CEO will provide strategic, operational, financial leadership and be a trusted partner to the Board, balancing vision with execution while strengthening internal systems and external credibility.

Key priorities include strategy, grants and compliance oversight, building a high-performing team,