CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Job Details Job Location : MFS CIVIC OFFICE - Gresham, OR Position Type : Full Time Education Level : Graduate Degree Salary Range : $150000.00 - $180000.00 Salary / year Travel Percentage : Up to 25% Job Shift : Day Job Category : Executive Description

Metropolitan Family Service

Position Description

Position Title : Chief Executive Officer

Location : MFS Civic office

Reports To : Chairperson of the MFS Board of Directors

Dept / Program : Administration FTE : 1.00 (40 hours / week)

Status : Exempt

Created : July 2025 Job Number : CEO0725

MFS Core Values & Organizational Culture

At Metropolitan Family Service (MFS), our commitment to equity and social justice is the foundation of all we do. We honor the lived experiences and strengths of the diverse communities we serve, and we embed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) into every aspect of our programs, partnerships, and operations.

We believe :

• Every person brings wisdom, capacity, and value.
• Culturally responsive and community-centered practices are essential to advancing racial, social, economic, and climate justice.
• Collaboration—with program participants, peer organizations, funders, and volunteers—is the key to lasting impact.
• Continuous learning strengthens our ability to serve with integrity, respect, and innovation.
• Strong relationships and creative problem-solving build effective, prevention-focused services that empower individuals and families at every stage of life.

We are committed to culturally responsive practice, transparent leadership, and sustained community collaboration. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, MFS operates with integrity in all aspects of program delivery, resource development, and financial stewardship.

CEO Role Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MFS is a strategic, collaborative, and visionary leader who drives the mission of the organization : helping people overcome barriers of poverty, inequity, and social isolation. In partnership with the Board of Directors, the CEO ensures that the agency fulfills its mission with excellence, equity, and efficiency.

Key leadership responsibilities include :

The CEO honors MFS’s 75-year legacy as a trusted human services leader in Oregon, while advancing bold, future-focused strategies that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Community Relations and Advocacy

The CEO serves as the primary ambassador of MFS, representing the organization across diverse platforms and audiences. They build strong relationships with government, private, and community partners to increase visibility, revenue, and collaborative impact. This includes :

Fundraising and External Engagement

MFS is at a critical inflection point with loss of government funding that has dramatically accelerated. The CEO drives a comprehensive resource development strategy, in collaboration with the board and development team, to lead the organization through this transition and toward long-term sustainability. This includes :

Strategic Communications

In partnership with leadership, the CEO builds a clear and transparent communications strategy. They :

Strategic Vision and Impact - As the organization’s visionary leader, the CEO drives long-term impact by :

Inclusive Culture and Staff Leadership

The CEO fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and equitable workplace, where all employees feel respected and supported. This includes :

Board Relations and Governance

Working closely with the Board of Directors, the CEO :

Financial and Operational Management

The CEO ensures sound financial stewardship by :

Qualifications

Core Leadership Competencies

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, people-centered leader with the ability to :

Other Responsibilities

Education and Experience Required :

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Other Requirements :

Access to reliable transportation for local travel. If driving a personal vehicle must maintain a valid driver license for the state of residency, personal auto liability insurance coverage and a driving record permitting coverage under the agency auto liability policy.

MFS requires all employees and volunteers to complete a criminal background check. We carefully review the results of background checks and consider circumstances for issues that arise in a background check during the hiring process.

Work Environment :

Hybrid with regular on-site presence is expected with some early morning, evening or weekend obligations. Position requires ability to sit for extended periods as well as stand occasionally. Position requires use of computer, telephone, copier, use of Google Suite products and may require accessing locations by use of stairs.

Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

Metropolitan Family Service is committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA2S+ linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer