Interim Chief Executive Officer

Job Title: Interim Chief Executive Officer

Department: Administration

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Century Tower Downtown Portland

Reports To: Board of Directors

Salary Grade/Schedule: DOE

Position Type: 1.0 FTE benefits-eligible non-union

Strategic and Business Planning

• Lead Outside Ins vision and strategy development with the Leadership Team and Board of Directors ensuring opportunities for staff and client input; monitor implementation of long-term and short-term plans including opportunities to celebrate accomplishments reflect on lessons learned and adapt plans as conditions change.
• Remain abreast of trends that are shaping Outside Ins operating environment such as developments in philanthropy and public policy relating to housing healthcare FQHC requirements and homeless youth services.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with youth services continuum organizations public policy makers and other key partners.
• Explore opportunities assess feasibility and oversee the development and implementation of new programs and business opportunities.

Resource Development

• With the Development Director and Board of Directors ensure a diversified fund development strategy. Provide leadership in cultivating relationships with major donors and foundation funders.
• Oversee grant writing and participate in writing key proposals.
• Negotiate government contracts and inter-agency agreements.
• Ensure reporting and tracking requirements are met for all funding sources.

Programmatic Oversight

• Ensure that Outside In has effective systems for monitoring client needs and evaluating programs and services.
• Oversee program design expansion and creation of new programs and services.
• Ensure ongoing monitoring of program statistics and outcomes with implementation of corrective action as needed.

Staff Management

• Lead and supervise the Leadership Team including the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Finance Director.
• Foster an organizational culture that reflects Outside Ins values of service to those in communities most marginalized social justice innovation resiliency and collaboration.
• Hire develop and retain staff ensuring opportunities for performance feedback professional growth and leadership development.
• Serve as a champion of Outside Ins commitment to serving those most marginalized including efforts to increase inclusion at all levels of the organization.
• Ensure compliance with personnel policies and applicable HR laws.

Fiscal Oversight

• Ensure an appropriate accounting system and adherence to Outside Ins financial policies.
• In cooperation with the Finance Director Leadership Team and Finance Committee develop an annual operational budget for board approval; monitor and prudently manage resources based on the budget.
• Ensure the development of financial statements with regular review by the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Ensure that Outside In remains in compliance with all funder requirements (e.g. with federal and county funding).

Board Relations and Support

• In cooperation with board leadership plan and implement effective board meetings and planning sessions to foster the engagement of all board members.
• Assist the Board of Directors with board recruitment to advance Outside Ins mission values and strategic priorities.
• Work in partnership with board officers to ensure effective board member orientation integration and evaluation.
• Ensure that the Board of Directors is well informed on critical issues.
• Ensure that board committees have adequate staff support to fulfill committee responsibilities.
• Provide support to the Board of Directors with leadership succession including annual officer elections.

Communications and Advocacy

• Coordinate public relations and marketing communications.
• Serve as Outside Ins primary media spokesperson.
• Represent Outside In at the local statewide and national tables where issues affecting homeless youth are addressed.
• Engage in advocacy at the local state and federal level to advance Outside Ins mission and to work for systemic change; determine when and how to participate in public education and advocacy campaigns with strategic partners.

• Knowledge of organizational development personnel and fiscal management fund development strategic planning and the establishment of collaborative relationships with diverse constituents.
• Knowledge of proposal development and grant writing.
• Proficient with electronic health record applications and computer-based applications such as MS Office and Adobe.

• Comfortable with discomfort. Demonstrates the courage to take risks make decisions and accept responsibility
• Sees opportunities and seeks to continuously improve mission impact
• Can collaboratively build a vision articulate it with stakeholders and motivate others to act in support of the vision
• Demonstrates passion for mission and compassion for stakeholders
• Proactively advances the organizations commitment to social justice through strategic and effective organizational development.
• Strong operational leadership skills including organizational development personnel and fiscal management fund development strategic planning and the establishment of collaborative relationships with diverse constituents.
• Extensive history of successful applications for private and public grants team leadership and strong financial management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in public situations including media and public policy environments.
• Commitment to advancing equity diversity and inclusion at the individual organizational and systems level
• Ability to make informed business decisions based on data statistics and best practices.

• At least 10 years of successful and progressively growing responsibility in health care leadership with at least 3 years at the Executive level.
• A Masters Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience leading within a complex multi-site FQHC or FQHC look-alike preferred.
• Experience in board relations and demonstrated skills in visionary leadership.
• Proven ability to implement new programs and initiatives and lead organizational change.

This job is located in a standard medical office environment. There is limited exposure to outdoor weather while walking to the surrounding sites. Remote and onsite work expected.

Physical Requirements

This job requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones computers and other office equipment. Talking and listening are required regularly.

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