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President and Chief Executive Officer

The Hawkins Company
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025

Lead with Vision, Empower with Purpose – Become the Next CEO of the Knoxville Area Urban League!

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Are you ready to inspire change and lead a movement for equity and opportunity? The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) seeks a passionate, results-driven leader to serve as its next President & CEO . As an affiliate of the National Urban League, KAUL is a powerful advocate for economic empowerment, educational advancement, and social justice for Knoxville’s most underserved communities.

As CEO, you will be the driving force behind the organization’s strategy, operations, and partnerships. This role requires a bold leader to champion KAUL’s mission of fostering strong, sustainable communities. You’ll oversee program development, strategic planning, community engagement, and fiscal management — all while serving as a leading voice for change.

This role calls for an inspiring executive with experience in nonprofit leadership, advocacy, fundraising, and board engagement. We seek someone with the ability to forge cross-sector partnerships and lead a team of dedicated professionals.

The opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of more than 12,000 families annually awaits. Knoxville, a vibrant cultural hub and gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, offers the perfect setting for this rewarding role.

Minimum Qualifications :

The successful applicant must hold a bachelor's degree (master’s degree preferred) in business administration, social work, public administration or finance. Other disciplines may be considered based on experience and a proven history of leadership and management in community-based organizations, government entities and / or educational institutions. Candidates must have five (5) years of senior leadership and / or management experience.

Application Process :

For consideration, please submit electronically a comprehensive cover letter including your key leadership attributes plus the reason you would be a viable CEO candidate, and a current resume via email : ceo.kaul@thehawkinscompany.com on or before January 17, 2025. Subject Line : Knoxville Area Urban League CEO Position.

For additional information, please contact Todd Hawkins at todd@thehawkinscompany.com.

The Knoxville Area Urban League offers an attractive benefits package that includes : KAUL pays 100% for the cost of health care. Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefits are included among other fringe benefits such as, 403B retirement plan.

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