President & Chief Executive Officer
Position Description
President & Chief Executive Officer Search
Are you a visionary leader passionate about improving the lives of older adults and their caregivers? The Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) is seeking a dynamic President & CEO to guide our organization into the future.
As CEO, you will:
- Partner with the Board of Directors to set long-range strategy and goals.
- Oversee programs, staff, and fiscal operations.
- Lead fundraising, donor engagement, and grant development.
- Serve as a community advocate for older adults (60+) and their caregivers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
- 5 years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit or community-based organizations.
- Proven track record in fundraising, financial management, and contract negotiation.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of aging services on the Virginia Peninsula offering a competitive salary and benefits.
Apply today by emailing your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to paaexecutivesearch@gmail.com
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Attached are the documents with the job description and leadership profile.
President & Chief Executive Officer
Reports to: Board of Directors
FLSA status: Exempt – Executive POSITION SUMMARY
This Executive position is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the organization by
working with the Board of Directors and the Executive Management Team to establish and execute
long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The President & CEO is a strategic partner reporting to the Board of Directors as they collaborate
with the senior Leadership Team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure
of systems, processes and personnel designed to accommodate the growth objectives of the Agency.
The CEO provides strategic vision and leadership aligned with mission and values. This leadership
competency plays a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in decision making
and operations as PAA continues to enlarge its role as the acknowledged authority and advocate for
quality of life and aging issues for the Virginia Peninsula.
The CEO is the principal business officer of the organization, identifying opportunities,
developing revenue generating solutions and capacity and negotiating commercial contracts.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• Sets and communicates a vision that inspires and motivates, while also remaining flexible and
responsive to change in an evolving environment
• Oversees the alignment of quality programming to address evolving needs, deliver meaningful
impact and directly respond to the priorities and concerns of the communities it serves
• Hires necessary personnel, in keeping with policy standards issued by the Board of Directors, to
properly organize the Agency into a workable system to serve Older Americans (60+) and their
caregivers.
• Serves as advocate for 60+ population and their caregivers
• Prioritizes collaboration and a people-first approach to build trust and empower staff
• Provides leadership, training, and supervision for Leadership Team
• Negotiates commercial contracts and contracts with appropriate agencies for services to the
older adults and their caregivers.
• Maintains a system for record keeping, evaluation, planning, and interpretation of
policy
• Serves as representative of the Peninsula Agency on Aging
• Provides proper fiscal oversight according to Board policy, state, funders and federal
guidelines
• Files necessary reports as required
• Builds and maintains networks of communication with local political jurisdictions, individual
citizens (60+), clubs, organizations, agencies, and all interested persons to provide an
understanding of PAA and its functions
• Maintains working relationships with statewide and national aging networks.
• Maintains close working relationship with the Board of Directors
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration, human
services, health care, or related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred. A minimum of 5 years
senior management or executive experience in an urban community-based service environment is
required.
• In-depth knowledge of the geographical area and community resources availability.
• Knowledge of funding resources including the Older Americans Act, Medicare and Medicaid,
Veterans Administration and other federal, state and local government grants.
• Thorough knowledge of fundraising techniques with a proven record of success in securing
individual and corporate donations and foundation and government grants.
• Knowledge of quality and content of all financial data and reporting.
• Demonstrated financial acumen including budgeting, capital allocation and revenue
strategy.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize,
negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external clients.
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within a complex, fast-moving environment, while also
driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and
guiding investment in people and systems.
• Ability to travel within service area, Virginia and United States
NONESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• None
REPORTING TO THIS POSITION
• Senior Leadership team
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required
to stoop and stand; walk; sit; use hands for keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; balance; speak
and understand the English language. Normal hearing ability (may be with electronic assistance).
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather
conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
GENERAL SIGN-OFF
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals
with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by
the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance
with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform
this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty
proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
SIGNATURE
I have read and understand my job description.
Name Date
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PAA CEO Leadership Profile
1. Position Overview
• Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
• Reports to: Board of Directors
• Location: Peninsula Agency on Aging, 739 Thimble Shoals Road, Newport News, VA 23606
This Executive position is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the organization by
working with the Board of Directors and the Executive Leadership Team to establish and execute
long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.
Organization Summary:
Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization dedicated to
enhancing the well-being and livability of the community by empowering older adults to age
gracefully in the home of choice. Working closely with older adults & family caregivers, PAA
delivers a range of programs and services designed to nurture and sustain their independence. It is
the federally recognized and state designated Area Agency on Aging for Virginia Planning and
Service Area 21 (PSA 21) that includes Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Poquoson, James City
County, and York County.
Mission:
To support the independence and quality of life of Peninsula residents primarily sixty years of age
and over by advocating, arranging, or providing vital human services.
Vision:
To be the acknowledged authority and advocate for quality of life and other aging issues for older
adults in the Peninsula Community.
Values:
We value all of our stakeholders and celebrate their uniqueness and diversity. We appreciate all
they bring to PAA as they help us become accountable to who we are in creating a culture of
acceptance and belonging. Our stakeholders include staff, volunteers, board,
clients/customers/guests, donors, funders, neighbors, and others committed to the mission of PAA.
Established in 1974, PAA has 80 employees operating from two offices. Major programs include a full
range of care coordination, benefits counselling, wellness, and legal services, specialized
caregiver support programs and Veterans Directed care. The agency also offers meals on wheels and
dining clubs; non-emergency medical transportation and access to essential services and veteran’s
transportation. PAA has won eleven state and national awards in the past five years.
PAA participates in regional service delivery partnerships providing care to managed care members,
veterans and other third party funded clients. PAA serves over 9,000 older adults and their
caregivers with an annual budget of approximately $6,750,000 funded through federal, state and local grants, private contracts, charitable grants and donations. PAA has also established its own charitable foundation. The PAA Foundation is currently recruiting a Foundation Director.
2. Core Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Leadership
The President & CEO is a strategic partner reporting to the Board of Directors as they collaborate
with the Executive Management Team to develop and implement plans for the operational
infrastructure of systems, processes and personnel designed to accommodate the growth objectives of
the Agency.
The CEO provides strategic vision and leadership aligned with mission and values. This leadership
competency plays a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in decision making
and operations as PAA continues to enlarge its role as the acknowledged authority and advocate for
quality of life and aging issues for the Virginia Peninsula.
The CEO is the principal business officer of the organization, identifying opportunities,
developing revenue generating solutions and capacity and negotiating commercial contracts in a
health care environment.
Operations, programs, and services to ensure quality, efficiency, and impact
The CEO oversees the alignment of quality programming to address evolving needs, deliver meaningful
impact and directly respond to the priorities and concerns of the communities it serves.
The PAA Leadership team operates within a strong culture of respect, transparency, accountability,
engagement and a collaborative spirit that has made PAA a strong and steady organization.
“The preferred CEO leadership style will be a blend of transformational, adaptive, and
collaborative/servant leadership. This combination allows the CEO to set and communicate a vision
that inspires and motivates, while also remaining flexible and responsive to change in an evolving
environment. At the same time, by prioritizing collaboration and a people-first approach, the CEO
can continue to build trust, empower staff, and strengthen the partnership with the board.
Together, these qualities foster innovation, resilience, and a culture of accountability and
engagement that supports both long-term growth and organizational well-being.” (Leadership Team
Survey Response)
2. Aging Thought Leadership and Advocacy
The CEO works diligently to establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as
an effective developer of solutions to business, community, and economic challenges.
PAA is the established authority and advocate for older adults and their caregivers in PSA 21 and
is a sought-after participant in statewide and national aging policy development. The CEO is the
face of the organization, a role which requires excellent personal and technical communication
skills. Excellent interpersonal, written and presentation skills using a variety of technologies
are fundamental.
The CEO must also have exceptional relationship building talent with an ability to prioritize,
negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external clients including older adults,
caregivers, elected officials, clubs, organizations, institutions and agencies. This role requires
consistently high energy, intentionality, diplomacy and humility.
Travel to community, regional, statewide and national events is required.
PAA is recognized as one of Virginia’s leading AAA’s for innovation and development of new models
of care. One such model, SOS, is codified in state law. The key to its success is its ethic of
innovation that is the basis of its relationships with funders, partners, and community
stakeholders. These relationships serve to increase its visibility and reinforce its impact.
The CEO is expected by the Board, staff and community leaders to represent the organization
publicly with a high level of knowledge, integrity and impact. In particular the CEO will need to
be open to learning and listening while building networks.
Community leaders expect the CEO to lead the discussion about aging in the community and grow the
services available to older adults and their caregivers, particularly for those in greatest social
and economic need. In-depth knowledge of the geographical area and community resources availability
is strongly desired as is an existing network of business, political, human service and social
contacts.
Ensure financial sustainability through sound fiscal management and resource development
The CEO must have knowledge of funding resources including the Older Americans Act, Medicare and
Medicaid, Veterans Administration and other federal, state and local funding mechanisms. Based on
experience in financial management, ideally in the nonprofit sector, the CEO demonstrates financial
acumen including budgeting, capital allocation and revenue strategy. The CEO is responsible for
quality and content of all financial data and reporting.
PAA is rapidly expanding its capacity to provide health care related social needs services
reimbursed through private contracts. A key skill for this position is the demonstrated ability to
negotiate commercial contracts.
PAA has a foundation. Increasing donations is a Board priority. Thorough knowledge of fundraising
techniques with a proven record of success in securing individual and corporate donations and
foundation and government grants is also required.
3. Key Leadership Competencies
The CEO must be Flexible and able to multi-task; be able to work within a complex, fast- moving
environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; have demonstrated resourcefulness in
setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.
The President and CEO will possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration, human services,
health care, or related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred. A minimum of 5 years senior
management or executive experience in an urban community-based service environment is required with
in-depth knowledge of the geographical area and community resources availability.
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CEO Leadership Profile Check List
1. Position Overview
2. Core Responsibilities
o Provide strategic vision and leadership aligned with mission and values.
o Oversee operations, programs, and services to ensure quality, efficiency, and impact.
o Build and maintain relationships with funders, partners, and community stakeholders.
o Ensure financial sustainability through sound fiscal management and resource development.
o Lead and develop a high-performing senior leadership team and staff.
o Represent the organization publicly with integrity and impact.
o Work in partnership with the Board of Directors on governance and strategy.
3. Key Leadership Competencies
o Strategic Vision: Ability to see the “big picture,” anticipate future trends, and align
resources.
o Financial & Operational Acumen: Skilled in fiscal oversight, risk management, and complex
operations.
o Talent Development: Commitment to coaching, mentoring, and building a strong leadership pipeline.
o Collaboration & Influence: Builds partnerships, inspires trust, and navigates diverse
stakeholders.
o Innovation & Change Leadership: Ability to adapt, embrace technology, and lead transformation.
o Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrates cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
4. Personal Attributes & Values
o Integrity, authenticity, and transparency.
o Strong communicator and listener.
o Resilient, adaptable, and decisive.
o Mission-driven with a passion for aging services, access to healthcare and advocacy.
o Values teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
5. Qualifications
o Education: [Bachelor’s required, Master’s preferred, or equivalent experience].
o Experience:
o 5 years of executive leadership experience in [nonprofit/healthcare/human services/etc.].
o Demonstrated success in organizational growth, financial stewardship, and partnership
development.
o Experience working with Boards and funders at the state, regional, or national level.
6. Performance Expectations (First 12–18 Months)
o Performance expectations will be based on the strategic plan, senior leadership team survey
responses and Board of Director priorities.
7. Key Relationships
o Board of Directors
o Senior Leadership Team
o Funders & Investors
o Government & Regulatory Agencies
o Partner Organizations & Community Leaders
o Local , State and Federal Elected Officials