Chief Executive Officer

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Easter Seals Goodwill North Dakota

Bismarck, ND 

About the Opportunity

Easter Seals Goodwill ND (ESGWND) is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next chapter of impact and growth. This is a unique opportunity for a values-centered leader who excels at blending strategy, collaboration, and service. The CEO will foster a client-focused, high-performing culture grounded in ethical leadership, while working closely with the Board to shape and implement a forward-looking strategic vision. This role also includes building a strong leadership team, ensuring financial and operational excellence, and maintaining regulatory compliance. As the organization’s main ambassador, the CEO will build trust and strengthen relationships with clients, families, donors, government agencies, and community partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS

The Key Accountabilities for the position include but are not limited to the following: 

Leadership Culture and Stewardship 

Foster a client-focused, mission-driven culture rooted in ethics, collaboration, and high performance. Show and support organizational values through your actions, communication, and talent decisions.

Strategic Direction and Organizational Growth

Lead the creation and implementation of the strategy, in collaboration with the board, focusing on opportunities that strengthen impact, adaptability, and long-term sustainability. 

Board Governance and Partnership  

Build a strong, collaborative relationship with the Board of Trustees by sharing timely, strategic information and supporting effective governance policies and practices.

Talent and Team Development

Build and maintain a high-performing leadership team and talent pipeline. Champion a culture of accountability, professional growth, equity, and alignment with organizational goals

Operational and Financial Oversight 

Ensure the organization operates with financial discipline, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness in all areas of service delivery.

External Relations and Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as the main representative for ESGWND, building partnerships and trust with clients, families, donors, agencies, and community leaders.

About Easter Seals Goodwill North Dakota

​Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. (ESGWND) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and those facing employment challenges across North Dakota. Through affiliations with national organizations Easter Seals and Goodwill Industries, ESGWND offers a range of services including skill development, personal care, meal preparation, and financial management, all tailored to the unique needs of the individuals served. The organization operates regional offices in Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Jamestown, Grand Forks, and Fargo, ensuring accessible support throughout the state. ​

In addition to its program services, ESGWND sustains its mission through retail operations. The sale of donated goods at Goodwill retail locations in Bismarck, Minot, Jamestown, Grand Forks, and Fargo generates funding that directly supports the organization's programs. An e-commerce platform extends this reach, allowing online shopping that complements the retail experience. ​

ESGWND's commitment to fostering a client-focused, mission-driven culture is evident in its core values and community engagement. The organization actively promotes ethical leadership, collaboration, and high performance, striving to provide equal opportunities for all individuals to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

·       Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare, or related field and experience required, preference given to Master’s degree.

·       A minimum of 10 years track record of executive leadership roles within a service organization in retail, e-commerce, developmental         disability, healthcare, or education environment.  

·       Ability to oversee a budget; fiscal management experience is required.

·       Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders and build collaboration with the communities across ND.

·       Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

·       Demonstration of a high level of emotional intelligence, intellectual curiosity, and desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

THE SEARCH

Sagency, an executive search and leadership consulting firm, has been retained for this Chief Executive Officer search.  

Sagency consultants will review and evaluate all interested parties to help the hiring team review a final group for consideration.

The search will be conducted in a professional manner and all potential candidates will be given consideration. Candidate conversations and information will be handled with great discretion and confidentiality. Sagency and Easter Seals Goodwill ND are equal-opportunity employers.

If after reading this Opportunity Profile, you feel that your experience, skills, and passion are a good match for the organization and this role, we would like to engage with you. Please read below for the first part of the application and selection process.

The initial steps of the application and selection process:

Step 1:  Interested candidates complete the online application.

•       Upload your resume.
•      The online application will be posted until the position is filled.

Step 2: A Sagency Executive Search Consultant may schedule an initial phone call with qualified applicants.

Step 3: A Sagency Executive Search Consultant will schedule a 60-minute interview with select candidates.

Step 4: If you are selected and choose to move on to interviews with our client, you will be asked to complete an online assessment.

Step 5: First-round interviews with the client.

Thank you for your time and interest in this role.