Chief Executive Officer

Alternatives, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Alternatives, Inc. in Billings, Montana is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead Montana's premier community corrections organization.

You will guide strategic direction, oversee finances, and strengthen partnerships with government agencies and the board. The CEO will shape organizational culture, develop leadership, ensure compliance, and drive growth in reentry services and behavioral health initiatives, with a mission to improve public safety and outcomes across Montana

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or Business Management with 5 years of relevant experience in correctional or social services.
• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences with 8 years of relevant experience in correctional or social services.
• Management and supervisory experience in nonprofit or public sector settings.
• Strong budgeting and fiscal management skills.
• Public relations and stakeholder engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and organizational leadership.
• Financial oversight and fiscal stewardship.
• Executive leadership and staff development.
• Community and stakeholder relations.
• Contract and regulatory compliance.
• Program oversight and organizational growth.
• Collaboration with the Board of Directors.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Public relations

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Nonprofit leadership

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Alternatives, Inc. | Billings, MontanaLead One of Montana's Premier Community Corrections OrganizationsFollowing a planned executive leadership transition, the Board of Directors of Alternatives, Inc. is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as our next Chief Executive Officer.Since 1980, Alternatives has partnered with state and federal agencies to provide supervision, treatment, education, and reentry services that enhance public safety and support meaningful behavioral change. Today, Alternatives operates as a $20 million organization serving individuals and communities throughout Billings, Montana and surrounding areas.The OpportunityThe CEO will lead a well-established nonprofit organization with a strong reputation, talented leadership team, dedicated staff, and longstanding partnerships throughout Montana's criminal justice and behavioral health systems.This executive role offers the opportunity to:Lead a mission-driven organization with significant community impact.Partner with an engaged Board of Directors.Advance strategic growth initiatives.Strengthen community and governmental partnerships.Guide organizational culture and leadership development.Shape the future of community corrections and reentry services in Montana.Position OverviewThe CEO is responsible for:Strategic planning and organizational leadershipFinancial oversight and fiscal stewardshipExecutive leadership and staff developmentCommunity and stakeholder relationsContract and regulatory complianceProgram oversight and organizational growthCollaboration with the Board of DirectorsQualificationsRequiredMaster's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or Business Management and five years of experience in correctional or social services;Management and supervisory experience.Strong budgeting and fiscal management skills.Public relations and stakeholder engagement experience.ORBachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences and eight years of experience in correctional or social services.Management and supervisory experience.Strong budgeting and fiscal management skills.Public relations and stakeholder engagement experience.PreferredNonprofit leadership experience.Experience working with a Board of Directors.Knowledge of correctional, behavioral health, or social service systems.Experience in organizational growth and strategic planning.CompensationStarting salary: $175,000 annually, with consideration given to experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package included.Recruitment Timeline & Selection ProcessThe Board of Directors of Alternatives, Inc. is committed to conducting a thorough, fair, and transparent search for its next Chief Executive Officer.Application PeriodExternal Applicants: October 15 through November 14, 2026 - Closes at 5pm.Interview & Assessment PeriodNovember through December 2026Anticipated Final SelectionJanuary 2027Expected Start DateJanuary or February 2027The CEO recruitment process will include multiple stages of evaluation designed to assess skills and experience.While the Board intends to follow the recruitment timeline outlined above, dates and process steps may be adjusted as necessary to support a comprehensive and effective search process. Alternatives, Inc. reserves the right to modify the timeline, selection process, or position announcement at its discretion and as organizational needs require.