Great Rivers Greenway seeks a dynamic, experienced, strategic Chief Executive Officer to continue its legacy of excellence creating and stewarding one of the Midwest’s premier greenway systems. This is a remarkable opportunity to lead a sophisticated organization with a history of significant impact in a vibrant, evolving region.
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for executing the organization’s mission and vision and developing and implementing an integrated strategic plan. The CEO provides consistent executive leadership and, in coordination with the Board of Directors, ensures Great Rivers Greenway is an efficient, dedicated steward of the public’s trust, resources, and landscapes.
The CEO is Great River Greenway’s face to the community and works to build, maintain, and grow relationships locally, regionally, and nationally. Maintaining the organization’s financial health and well-being is a critical component of this role. This includes significant skill and expertise in garnering additional funding and resources through bond issuance, government funding, grants, and solicitation of individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The CEO’s anticipated annual salary range is $240,000–$275,000, commensurate with knowledge, abilities, and experience.
Great River Greenway’s CEO benefits package includes:
- Generous annual PTO
- Employee health benefits and employer contributions HSA account
- Auto allowance and cell phone reimbursement
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
- 457(b) retirement account with up to 5% employer match
- Additional ancillary benefits determined by District policy
Location
The CEO works from Great Rivers Greenway’s offices in St. Louis, Missouri. This position is not remote work eligible.
To Apply
Select “Apply Here” below. Please include a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications that match the position criteria, and respond to the application questions. Interested candidates should apply by January 10, 2025 for priority consideration. Position is open until filled.
Start Date
Late Spring 2025
For More Information
More information about Great Rivers Greenway can be found at greatriversgreenway.org.
For additional information regarding this opportunity, please contact: Andrew Leider, Managing Director and Search Lead, Potrero Group, at aleider@potrerogroup.com.
This search is conducted in partnership with Collaborative Strategies (CSI), an entrepreneurial firm serving entrepreneurial leaders. As the St. Louis region’s leading strategy consultancy, CSI offers comprehensive expertise in key related services: Strategic Planning, Analytics and Performance Improvement, Executive Search, Advisory Board Development, and Succession Management. For more information, visit getcollaborative.com.
