Job Title: President andChief Executive Officer (CEO)
Department: Administration
Reports to: Board of Directors
Hours: 40 hours per week / Full Time / Exempt
Compensation: $160,000-$175,000/year
Work Location: Hybrid remote and in our office location in Portland, OR.
Organization:
Project Access Now (PANOW) partners with community to create equitable access to whole person care and social services and to advocate for systemic change.
Our team of well-trained system navigators support community members with complex social needs, bridging the gap between the social care and health care systems. Partnering organizations—the clinics, community-based organizations, hospitals, etc.—are then able to provide their mission-based services knowing PANOW supports navigation, person-centered benefits education, and regional administrative functions minimizing duplication across partners. A win-win for clients and community-based organizations.
Position Summary/Priorities:
Project Access Now is recruiting for a President/CEO to lead PANOW in implementing its new strategic plan while navigating the ever-changing health environment in Oregon.
As President/CEO, you will be a strong advocate for healthcare access and funding from legislative bodies, partners, and healthcare funders. You will have the opportunity to lead a staff of 40+ individuals meeting the needs of thousands of low-income and underserved Oregonians needing assistance accessing health-related services with more than $16 million conveyed by the organization via flex funds and the 1115 Medicaid waiver last year. Additionally, our team of navigators supports health insurance enrollment, health insurance payment support, prescription medication access, and other types of culturally responsive navigation in collaboration with hospital systems and CCOs.
In partnership with the board of directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leads the organization in fulfilling its mission, maintaining a strong financial position, and inspiring staff to meet the community's need for health services.
Having just completed a 2025-2028 Strategic plan, the organization’s strategic priorities moving forward include:
Health and Social Service Coordination: Growing our community-based team of health navigators to coordinate health and social resources across systems, in partnership with community organizations.
Diversify Collaborations: Expanding and growing the partners, we collaborate with through sustainable, diverse, and flexible funding.
Strong Infrastructure: Strengthening the organization’s internal systems and structures to ensure a thriving, anti-racist workplace.
The President/CEO will be responsible for implementing the strategic plan with support of staff and board by developing tactics and measurable success factors that lead Project Access Now to fulfill its mission.
To learn more about Project Access Now, please visit our website at: www.projectaccessnow.org
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Community Development and Advocacy
- Serves as the lead ambassador for the organization and a champion of health access and equity in Oregon, communicating about PANOW and its programs in a way that is compelling and in compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and strategic goals.
- Build bridges to healthcare funding for the services PANOW provides.
- Maintains and develops a broad spectrum of individual, private sector, and government relationships at the local, regional, and state levels that lead to increased awareness of PANOW and increased partnerships and resources, improving PANOW’s reach, quality and volume of services, funding, and efficiency.
- Works collaboratively with key partners and coalitions.
- Frequent public speaker for large and small audiences.
- Participates in local, regional, and state committees, councils, advisory boards, and community groups, representing PANOW programs, positions, and constituents.
- Keeps the board, staff, and key stakeholders apprised of current legislation and healthcare industry developments that affect PANOW’s ability to fulfill its mission and raise and allocate essential resources.
Staff Leadership
- In conjunction with the VP of Finance, VP of Development and Communications, and VP of Operations, the CEO will support individual department objectives and provide guidance and support as needed to achieve organizational goals.
Financial and Administrative Management
Fundraising and Communications
- Develops and maintains relationships with public and private funding sources to position the organization well for successfully receiving funding.
- In partnership with the VP of Development and Communications, the CEO carries a portfolio of donors, serves as a strategic partner, and supports the execution of the fundraising plan.
- Ensures the development and implementation of an annual communications plan that reinforces the organization’s fundraising, program delivery, and advocacy efforts.
- Conducts an annual review of the VP of Development and Communications.
Operations Management
- In partnership with the VP of Operations, advises, counsels, and ensures staff teams operate collaboratively at a high professional level in a “best places to work” environment and fosters an organizational culture that embodies the organization’s values.
- Serves as a role model for creating a positive and engaging work environment.
- Conducts an annual review of the VP of Operations.
Board of Directors
- Provides data, information, and expertise to support the board in making strategic, governance, and policy decisions.
- Works with the board to create an organizational culture that embodies the organization’s values, promotes diversity and equity, is welcoming and inclusive to all, and ensures all board members can meaningfully participate in all board meetings and activities.
- Works with the board of directors to recruit, onboard, and maintain an active and committed group of board members.
Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Collaborates with the board of directors to regularly evaluate and revise as necessary the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
- In conjunction with the board of directors and staff, ensures there is a thoughtful process for ongoing strategic planning and environmental analysis.
- Leads the implementation, evaluation, and evolution of a strategic plan.
- In conjunction with staff, ensures that annual work plans are developed and implemented to meet the goals outlined in the strategic plan.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of relevant experience as a senior director in a nonprofit organization or government agency or a relevant field in the private sector, such as community relations.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural, diverse environment and to cultivate equity and inclusion in every aspect of the organization’s work.
- Strong fiscal management skills, including experience in developing and managing budgets over $5,000,000.
- Ability to coach, counsel, supervise, and evaluate the job performance of assigned staff in a timely, constructive, and collaborative manner.
- Substantial healthcare access/health equity work experience.
- Knowledge of the Oregon Medicaid System.
- Experience successfully cultivating individual and corporate donors.
- Advocacy experience at the local and state levels.
- Experience working effectively with a board of directors.
- Knowledge of current and potential partners and community resources.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Preferred
- Firsthand and/or learned knowledge of systemic oppression and an internal commitment to actively challenging and dismantling systems of oppression in a strategic manner.
- BS or BA in Public Health, Public Administration, Social Services, Education, or related field or equivalent experience; Masters Preferred.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead strategic planning and implementation.
- General understanding of employment laws, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Core Competencies Required / The ability to…
- Create a diverse and inclusive environment where all people feel welcome.
- Involve people meaningfully and efficiently in planning and decision-making processes.
- Think creatively and serve as a thought leader.
- Identify people’s strengths and create new opportunities for them to learn and contribute.
- Lead teams of people through change in a positive, forward-looking way.
- Solve problems in a constructive, opportunistic way.
- Facilitate difficult conversations that result in improved situations.
- Speak publicly to large and small audiences in a compelling way.
- Create partnerships and collaborations – internally and externally.
- Understand the nuances of nonprofit management; lead organizational development.
- Understand nonprofit accounting; analyze financial statements.
- Ask people to donate money, goods, and time.
- Embrace technology.
- Manage crises with urgency and poise.
Working Conditions
- Must have access to transportation for travel within the Portland Metropolitan Area.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or qualifying exception with compliance with organizational policies
- Hybrid work environment with required in-office days.
About Us
The mission of Project Access NOW is to improve our community's health and well-being by creating access to care, services, and resources for those in need.
Project Access NOW believes that the staff of an organization should reflect the communities it serves. We also believe our cultural, linguistic and community identities make our organization stronger, smarter, and more effective. These identities, whether constructed by social, political, or other forces, unite us in working toward a healthy region for everyone. We want to hold ourselves accountable for attracting and retaining a diverse team. Project Access NOW recognizes the value of a diverse workforce and believes a diverse work environment empowers our community. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.
Project Access NOW offers a generous benefits package:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, acupuncture, and massage
- 401k Retirement Plan with immediate access to a 3% employer match
- 10 paid holidays and 4 paid floating holidays
- 17 days PTO for sick leave, personal business, vacation – your first year – begins to accrue immediately upon hire
- 100% employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
Application Deadline: February 16th, 2025
Interview Process:
All applications will be reviewed by a minimum of two individuals.
Next steps for candidates will include:
- Phone Interview with Nonprofit Professionals Now
- Video Interview with the PANOW Search Committee
- In-person meetings with key staff and board leadership
