Executive DIrector

Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors (NALHD); Nebraska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors (NALHD) seeks a strategic, collaborative Executive Director to guide the organization into its next phase. Reporting to the Board, the ED will champion the mission, strengthen partnerships, influence policy, and advance innovative solutions that improve health outcomes for Nebraska communities.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary change agent, able to unite diverse perspectives around a shared vision for healthier communities and to navigate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership/management experience, with staff and board collaboration.
• Proven ability to build external relationships with volunteers, public leaders, partners and stakeholders.
• Understanding of differences between large urban health agencies and small rural departments.
• Demonstrated success navigating public policy and coalitions at state/federal levels.
• Experience writing and reporting on grants (federal, state, private).
• Preferred Master’s degree in public health or health administration, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the association as chief executive under the Board of Directors.
• Champion mission and advance public health initiatives through strategic goals.
• Build coalitions and engage with state officials and the public to shape policy.
• Oversee staff management, fundraising, and grant reporting.
• Represent the organization with diverse partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Board management

Education

Master’s degree in public health or health administration

Job description

KEES has been exclusively retained by the Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors (NALHD) in its search for an Executive Director.

The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors (NALHD) seeks a strategic, collaborative, and visionary Executive Director (ED) to lead the association into its next phase as an organization. As one of Nebraska's most influential public health organizations, the next ED will have the opportunity to shape the future of local public health by strengthening partnerships, influencing policy, and advancing innovative solutions that improve the health and well‑being of Nebraska's communities.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and serving as the organization's chief executive, the Executive Director will champion NALHD's mission while engaging with statewide partners, including government officials and the public, to advance public health initiatives through NALHD's strategic goals. The ideal leader will serve as an effective, visionary change agent, be an inspiring relationship builder, and be a trusted leader who will unite diverse perspectives around a shared vision for healthier communities.

Some specific requirements include:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in leadership and management, with documented ability to manage staff, lead teams, and partner with a Board of Directors. Preferably within a public health arena.
• Proven ability to build strong external relationships with a variety of volunteers, public leadership, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the distinct operational, resource, and political differences between large metropolitan health agencies and small rural departments.
• Demonstrated success navigating public policy, advocating before legislative or regulatory bodies, and building coalition networks with state health agencies, allies, or trustees.
• Proven experience writing, managing, and reporting on federal, state, or private grants, coupled with a track record of advocacy at the state or federal level.
• Master’s degree in public health, Health Administration, or a similar field is preferred, but not required.