Executive Director

KEES has been exclusively retained by the Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors (NALHD) in its search for an Executive Director.

The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors (NALHD) seeks a strategic, collaborative, and visionary Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization into its next phase as an organization. As one of Nebraska's most influential public health organizations, the next ED will have the opportunity to shape the future of local public health by strengthening partnerships, influencing policy, and advancing innovative solutions that improve the health and well-being of Nebraska's communities.

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and serving as the organization's chief executive, the Executive Director will champion NALHD's mission while engaging with statewide partners, including government officials and the public, to advance public health initiatives through NALHD's strategic goals. The ideal leader will serve as an effective, visionary change agent, be an inspiring relationship builder, and be a trusted leader who will unite diverse perspectives around a shared vision for healthier communities.

Some specific requirements include:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in leadership and management, with documented ability to manage staff, lead teams, and partner with a Board of Directors. Preferably within a public health arena.
• Proven ability to build strong external relationships with a variety of volunteers, public leadership, partner organizations, and other stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of the distinct operational, resource, and political differences between large metropolitan health agencies and small rural departments.
• Demonstrated success navigating public policy, advocating before legislative or regulatory bodies, and building coalition networks with state health agencies, allies, or trustees.
• Proven experience writing, managing, and reporting on federal, state, or private grants, coupled with a track record of advocacy at the state or federal level.
• Master’s degree in public health, Health Administration, or a similar field is preferred, but not required.

Compensation for this position was recently benchmarked by NALHD and KEES. Given the exciting future for NALHD, the Board recently committed a significant investment in the role and offers a competitive salary with strong benefits, based on depth of experience. The target hiring range for this position will be in the $170,000’s, dependent on skill and experience. Benefits offered currently include 100% employee premium paid for Health, Life, and LTD/STD insurances, 403b retirement matching, access to an Employee Assistance Program, 13 paid holidays, and vacation/sick time.

NALHD is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and contracting for services. No person will be subject to discrimination in any project, program, or activity because of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status protected by law. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications and ability to perform the essential job functions. NALHD will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with clinically verified disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the association.

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To ensure confidential tracking of all applicants, applications will be accepted via email. Applicants must apply directly through the KEES online portal for their materials to be received and reviewed by our team. Applications submitted through third-party job boards (e.g., Indeed, ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, SimplyHired, etc.) are not forwarded to KEES and therefore will not have the opportunity to be considered. ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.

This search is being managed by Heather Eddy, President and CEO, and Randi Blasutti, Senior Project Manager of KEES. Questions may be addressed to rblasutti@kees2success.com.

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public entity sectors. A woman owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services including executive search, leadership development, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.