Chief Mission Officer

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Goodwill of Colorado is seeking a Chief Mission Officer to lead our dynamic Community Impact and Contracts divisions in one of U.S.

News and World Report’s Top Three Best Places to Live: Colorado Springs.

Averaging more than 300 days of blue skies and sunshine each year, Colorado Springs boasts some of the country's most diverse, spectacular scenery and a nearly endless variety of outdoor recreation, nightlife, restaurants, sports and live music.

Goodwill of Colorado is the largest social enterprise in the State of Colorado, the largest not for profit after our hospital systems and consistently ranks among the top Goodwill organizations in the U.S.

in Mission Services.  We have a diverse portfolio of 30+ workforce programs, including the Excel Center, the first and only adult high school in the State.  Join us as we prepare to launch new certificate programs preparing Coloradans for the jobs of the future.  In addition to our many workforce development programs and employment of people with disabilities through our Contracts division, Goodwill of Colorado is comprised of more than 50 stores, outlets and donation locations statewide, powering our mission-centric social enterprise to help transform the lives of nearly 150,000 Coloradans each year through education, training, job placement and community programs.

Applications due by November 15, 2024 

Pay: $180k-$200k

This full-time position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.  In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate. Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief Mission Officer (CMO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership while executing the mission services arm of the organization. 

Working closely with CEO and external stakeholders, the CMO advances Goodwill of Colorado’s mission and values by developing and setting strategic direction for Goodwill’s Workforce Development and Community Programs.

The strategy and its execution require the CMO to understand community service needs and gaps; to collaborate and build partnerships with other community organizations and to successfully balance Return on Mission (ROM) with Return on Investment (ROI) to ensure maximum impact within the framework of long-term financial sustainability. 

Working closely with the CEO and through analysis of existing and prospective customer targets and the environment, the CMO develops the strategic direction of the Contracts Division.

This individual leads the execution o...