Chief Executive Officer

The Rome Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Salary commensurate with experience

Job summary

ECIAAA is seeking a dynamic CEO to build on its strength, expand regional impact, and help shape the future of aging well across East Central Illinois.

The CEO will partner with the Board and lead an experienced staff to translate priorities into action, advocate for older adults, strengthen partnerships, and oversee grantmaking to address evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of leadership experience in nonprofit or aging services.
• Experience in grantmaking or related field preferred.
• Experience in older adult services or nonprofit leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board to develop strategic direction and implementation.
• Serve as regional leader and advocate navigating policy and funding changes.
• Strengthen partnerships across nonprofit, government, healthcare, and community sectors.
• Lead and develop an experienced team fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Lead strategic grantmaking to address evolving needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree required

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lead Meaningful Change for Older Adults

The East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging (ECIAAA) is a trusted leader in the aging network, bringing together public resources, community expertise, and strong local partnerships to improve the lives of older adults, caregivers, and families throughout East Central Illinois. ECIAAA is seeking a dynamic CEO to build on that strength, expand regional impact, and help shape the future of aging well across East Central Illinois.

The Opportunity

ECIAAA is looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can bring people, organizations, and resources together to create meaningful regional impact. Working in partnership with the Board and leading an experienced staff, the CEO will:

• Partner with the Board in developing strategic direction and lead its implementation, translating Board priorities into organizational action, measurable progress, and long-term sustainability.
• Serve as a regional leader and advocate, navigating changes in policy, funding, demographics, and the needs of older adults.
• Strengthen partnerships, across nonprofit, government, healthcare, and community sectors.
• Lead and develop an experienced team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Lead strategic grantmaking, ensuring resources are invested effectively to address the evolving needs of older adults and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and lead effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Five to seven years of successful management and leadership experience, with experience in older adult services, nonprofit leadership, human services, grantmaking, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Undergraduate degree required; a master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related field is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

ECIAAA offers a salary of $125,000–$145,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus a competitive benefits package.

Ready to Lead the Next Chapter?

For the complete job description, please use the following link: here.

Learn more about ECIAAA and its work by visiting the organization’s website: here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.