President/CEO

Job description

S**eniorsPlus/ President & CEO / Lewiston, Maine** **SENIORSPLUS HAS EARNED THE 2026 BEST PLACE FOR WORKING PARENTS® BUSINESS DESIGNATION IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING WORKING PARENTS THROUGH THEIR FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES AND PRACTICES.** **SeniorsPlus**is seeking a mission-driven, relationship-centered leader to serve as its next **President /CEO**. This is a unique opportunity to guide a trusted, community-based organization dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults, adults with disabilities, and their families while supporting informed choice and independent living. The next CEO will build on a strong foundation and lead SeniorsPlus into its next chapter—strengthening community partnerships, deepening mission impact, and ensuring long-term sustainability. **President & CEO Position Summary:** The President/CEO is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to SeniorsPlus by working with the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Executive Team and other leadership staff to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and operating systems. The President/CEO will ensure agency compliance with sound management practices, federal and state laws governing places of employment, Maine Department of Health and Human Services rules, and internal agency policies and procedures, by-laws, and agency mission. This key leader will provide direction in the areas of planning, development, implementation and evaluation for all SeniorsPlus programs and services. ### Benefits of the Job: - Part of a mission-focused organization with ability to make a deep impact in the community - Collaborative culture committed to continuous improvement and alignment - An opportunity to shape the future of aging services and community support across the region - Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, disability and 403(b) Retirement Plan - 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off - Competitive salary starting at $170k commensurate with experience ### Requirements for the President/ CEO: - Master’s degree (preferred) with at least 5 years executive level management experience OR Bachelor’s degree in social services or similar field with 10 years executive level management experience - Demonstrated leadership experience managing a non-profit agency with a budget of no less than 10 million dollars. - A strong track record in strategic planning, financial management, and fundraising - Proven ability to build relationships and inspire diverse stakeholders - A leadership style grounded in empowerment and development, listening and collaboration and clear and consistent communication. - Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors - Passion for the mission and a deep commitment to supporting older adults and communities - Valid Maine driver’s license - Must be able to successfully meet the requirements for a background check ### Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Demonstrates the ability to influence others through respect, trust, motivation, confidence, and by supporting diversity - Responds well under pressure, keeps commitments, acquires and manages necessary resources. Works ethically and with integrity to support the agency’s resources - Ability to make timely decisions. Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate reasoning - Ability to use evaluation, analysis, information gathering, timeliness and interpretation to resolve complex problems - Demonstrates a high comfort level with external relations and public speaking ### Responsibilities of the President/CEO: - Provide visionary leadership and execute a long-term strategic plan aligned with mission and community needs - Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador, strengthening SeniorsPlus’ presence across Maine - Lead and inspire a dedicated team, cultivating a mission-centered and high-performance culture - Addresses changing community and professional trends by collaborating, evaluating and advising on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action