Chief Executive Leadership Officer

Stryker Corporation; Carroll (IA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

New Hope Village in Carroll, Iowa, invites a visionary Chief Executive Leadership Officer to guide operations and strategic direction for a nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Reporting to the Board, the CEO will lead a team of five direct reports, foster a mission-driven culture, and advance growth while ensuring high-quality, person-centered services across residential, employment, and day programming programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including Executive Leadership-level leadership.
• Experience within an organization serving those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and strategic direction for New Hope Village.
• Oversee all organizational operations while advancing the mission and ensuring sustainable growth.
• Report to the Board of Directors and manage a team of five direct reports.
• Foster a mission-driven culture, reinforce best practices, and guide meaningful operational change.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic direction

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Provide visionary leadership and drive meaningful impact as the Chief Executive Leadership Officer of New Hope Village in Carroll, Iowa!

Permanent | Onsite

The Position

• The Chief Executive Leadership Officer (CEO) will provide operational leadership and strategic direction for New Hope Village, overseeing all organizational operations while advancing the mission, driving sustainable growth, and ensuring exceptional services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will have responsibility for a team of five direct reports.
• The CEO will be tasked with providing organizational stability, fostering a mission-driven culture, reinforcing best practices, and guiding the organization through meaningful operational change.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading organizational transformation, building strong relationships across the organization and community through integrity, humility, collaboration, and transparent communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, including Executive Leadership-level leadership.
• Experience within an organization serving those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) is strongly preferred.

The Community

• Nestled in west-central Iowa, Carroll offers the charm of a close-knit community paired with modern amenities, making it an inviting place to live, work, and raise a family.
• Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown district featuring locally owned shops, restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and year-round community events that foster a welcoming, hometown atmosphere.
• Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of numerous parks, walking and biking trails, nearby Swan Lake State Park, and a variety of recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, camping, and golf.
• Carroll is known for its highly regarded schools, strong agricultural heritage, and growing business community, while offering convenient access to larger metropolitan areas such as Des Moines, Sioux City, and Omaha.
• Combining a high quality of life, affordable cost of living, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, Carroll provides an ideal setting for professionals seeking both career fulfillment and an exceptional lifestyle.

The Organization

• Established in 1977, New Hope Village is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by promoting dignity, independence, choice, and self-fulfillment.
• Headquartered in Carroll, Iowa, the organization has served west-central Iowa for nearly five decades, providing compassionate, person-centered support to individuals and their families.
• New Hope Village offers a comprehensive continuum of services, including residential living, supported employment, home and community-based services, vocational training, and day programming, with individualized plans tailored to each person's unique goals and needs.
• Today, the organization supports approximately 200 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the dedication of nearly 470 employees, making it one of the region's leading providers of community-based disability services.
• Guided by a mission of inclusion and empowerment, New Hope Village is recognized for its commitment to high-quality care, innovation, and fostering meaningful partnerships that help individuals live, work, and thrive in their communities.