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CEO

Alera Connect HR

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Nine Star Education & Employment Services

Anchorage, Alaska

Lead with Purpose. Shape Alaska’s Workforce Future.

Nine Star Education & Employment Services is seeking a visionary and community-focused

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

to lead a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering Alaskans through education, training, and workforce development.

This is a unique opportunity to guide a respected nonprofit at the intersection of workforce innovation, community impact, and statewide collaboration. The CEO will serve as both a strategic leader and public ambassador—advancing programs that create meaningful, lasting outcomes for individuals, families, and communities across Alaska.

What You’ll Do

As CEO, you will lead the organization with clarity, purpose, and accountability. Key areas of focus include:

Strategic Leadership:

Partner with the Board of Directors to define and execute a forward-looking vision aligned with Alaska’s evolving workforce needs

Organizational Leadership:

Lead and develop a high-performing executive team and foster a strong, mission-driven culture

Financial Stewardship:

Oversee budgets, funding strategies, and financial performance, including public funding, grants, and contracts

Fundraising & External Relations:

Build relationships with funders, partners, and government stakeholders while advancing donor development efforts

Program Impact:

Ensure programs deliver measurable outcomes and meaningful impact for participants and communities

Community & Statewide Engagement:

Represent Nine Star in public forums, legislative conversations, and across Alaska’s workforce ecosystem

Board Partnership:

Support strong governance practices and maintain a collaborative, transparent relationship with the Board of Directors

What You Bring

We’re seeking a strategic, relationship-driven leader who combines operational excellence with a passion for community impact.

Experience & Leadership

5–10+ years of executive leadership experience, ideally within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization

Experience working closely with a Board of Directors

Proven success in overseeing complex operations, multi-site programs, and organizational budgets

Experience with fundraising, grants, and government funding strongly preferred

Leadership Strengths

Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action

Executive-level communicator who can clearly articulate mission, inspire stakeholders, and build trust across diverse audiences

Strong understanding of nonprofit governance, financial management, and organizational leadership

Skilled at building partnerships across communities, agencies, and sectors

Connection to Alaska

Understanding of Alaska’s workforce landscape, communities, and diverse populations

Experience working with Alaska Native communities, tribal partners, or rural populations is highly valued

Why Join Nine Star?

Lead a well-established, mission-driven organization with a strong reputation across Alaska

Make a direct, meaningful impact on workforce development and economic opportunity

Work alongside a committed Board and leadership team

Shape the future of programs that support Alaskans in achieving stability, growth, and success

Compensation

Starting compensation for this role is $150,000+, with consideration given to experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership impact.

Apply Today

If you are a collaborative, strategic leader ready to make a lasting impact across Alaska, we encourage you to apply.

Nine Star Education & Employment Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The job posting will close on 05.04.2026

Anchorage, AK

2 month(s) ago

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