Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Our vision is that every person has the opportunity to learn, work, and thrive in all aspects of life.

To achieve our vision, we are committed to dismantling racism and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion so we can help people reach their fullest potential through our education, job placement, and career pathway services.  We do our work with great gratitude for the community donations, purchases, and partnerships that make our mission possible.

PLEASE SEND ALL CORRESPONDENCE INCLUDING CV/RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: KAREN BERTIGER at KAREN@HERDFREEDHARTZ.COM and SCOTT RABINOWITZ at SCOTT@HERDFREEDHARTZ.COM 

Position Summary: The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the chief executive and general manager of Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region, accountable to the Board of Directors for  the overall leadership, strategic direction, operational performance, and financial sustainability of the organization. The CEO leads the development and execution of board-approved strategy, represents Goodwill publicly, and ensures the mission, values, and long-term goals of the organization are achieved.

At its core, GORR is an engine for economic opportunity. The organization’s workforce development
programs change the trajectory of thousands of lives each year by helping people gain the skills,
confidence, and connections needed to secure meaningful employment and advance their careers.
The next CEO has the opportunity to lead and grow one of the region’s most impactful workforce
development organizations, shaping innovative solutions to meet the needs of both job seekers and
employers in an evolving economy. We are looking for a leader who is energized by the intersection
of mission and impact—someone who sees workforce development not simply as a programmatic
function, but as a powerful catalyst for stronger families, more resilient communities, and a more
inclusive regional economy.

Top 3 Goals in the First Year

1. Relationship building — Build upon the trust and rapport with employees, the executive

leadership team, the Board, community partners, donors, and civic stakeholders. GORR’s people and
relationships are its greatest assets; this CEO will invest in them from day one.
2. Sustain organizational stability and advance the strategic plan — Ensure the continued

development and success of strong retail and workforce development performance and the

executive team, and take meaningful near-term steps to strengthen operational resilience while
executing on the strategic plan.
3. Drive revenue diversification — Identify and pursue concrete opportunities to grow and di
versify revenue beyond retail, with a focus on potential new social enterprise models as well as
enhanced fundraising, philanthropic relationships, and grant development to ensure GORR’s
long-term financial sustainability

Salary: $380,000-$420,000.00 per year

Areas of Responsibility
Leadership
• Lead development and implementation of
Goodwill’s long-range strategic plan, deter
mining major goals, objectives, and time
frames for accomplishment.
• Help develop and then translate board-ap
proved strategy into clear operational plans
and measurable outcomes for all divisions of
the organization.
• Provide strategic vision and align staff and
stakeholders to grow the organization and its
positive community impact.
• Serve as a visible and trusted leader internally
and externally, modeling the mission and

values of Goodwill in all interactions.
Management
• Lead and develop a high-performing

executive leadership team, providing

direction and support to senior leaders responsible for

Retail Operations, Workforce Development,

Finance, People and Culture, AEDI, Legal, and
Advancement.
• Ensure the organization meets or exceeds
annual budget, profitability, and liquidity tar
gets.
• Maintain financial transparency, strong

internal controls, and compliance with all

contractual, regulatory, and covenant requirements.
• Create and maintain a healthy organizational
culture that attracts, retains, and motivates a
high-performing, diverse team.
• Advance antiracism, equity, diversity, and

inclusion (AEDI) through an operational plan

that puts intent into action, including

multilingual communications, supplier

diversity, AEDI education for employees and Board
members, and ongoing engagement with
tribal communities and lands in the region.
• Steward workforce development programs
that focus on communities furthest from

opportunity, improving access, inclusivity, and
impact for populations across the 15-county
region.
Community Engagement
• Oversee and support the evolution of ser
vices, growing community support programs
to expand reach and impact.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with
community partners, employers, donors, civic
leaders, educational institutions, and policy
makers.
• Serve as Goodwill’s chief spokesperson and
ambassador, representing the organization
at community events, public forums, and ex
ternal gatherings.
• Ensure a consistent, clear, and effective public
presence and brand identity for Goodwill and
all its constituents throughout the region.
• Leverage digital-first strategies and technolo
gy to optimize engagement and impact with
customers, donors, program participants, and
students.
• Advocate to legislators and policymakers on
issues affecting the Foundation and the com
munities it serves.
Board Governance
• Partner with the Board Chair to support

effective governance practices and meaningful
Board engagement.
• Keep the Board fully informed of

organizational performance, risks, and strategic

opportunities; attend all Board and committee
meetings.
• Support Board development, recruitment,
and onboarding to continually strengthen
Board diversity, expertise, and effectiveness.
• Advance Board members’ own AEDI journey
and build greater engagement and

connection among current and incoming members.
• Ensure the Board and staff are kept informed
of the condition of the organization and the
important factors influencing it.
Finance
• Provide direction and support to the Chief

Financial Officer in preparing annual budgets,
monitoring financial performance, and

ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the
Board and Finance Committee.
• Ensure regular fiscal oversight of the

organization’s total assets (approximately $150 mil
lion) in concert with the CFO and Finance Committee.

• Research and pursue opportunities to

diversify revenue and income streams,

including exploring new social enterprise models and
potential acquisition of revenue-generating
assets

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Team Management and Partnership

Develop, mentor, and supervise the Advancement Team, continuously striving to recruit, retain, and develop diverse and top-quality talent.  Partner closely with the Workforce Development Team and the Retail Team to help achieve their revenue and service goals for Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region.

Board of Directors

Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors on all matters pertaining to Advancement, including managing the Fundraising and Community Engagement Committee.