Executive Director Mission Services Illinois

Are you a visionary leader passionate about transforming lives and communities through innovative programs and strategic partnerships? Goodwill is seeking a dynamic Executive Director of Mission Services - Illinois to lead the charge in expanding our impact across youth engagement, workforce development, and community services.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will drive the development and execution of mission-aligned programs that empower individuals and strengthen communities.

You'll oversee a talented team, foster high-impact partnerships with employers and government agencies, and ensure operational excellence across all initiatives.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of social impact in Illinois—bringing bold ideas to life and making a measurable difference every day.

The Executive Director, Mission Services IL is a champion in the advancement of Goodwill's mission through creating diverse, new and innovative programs and services, including the oversight of established programs.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

The Executive Director Mission Services IL is innovative, mission-focused, collaborative, and focused on people and results.

A champion in the advancement of Goodwill's mission through creating diverse, new and innovative programs and services, including the oversight of established programs.

The Executive Director Services IL oversees and supports state-based community impact by ensuring operational effectiveness of staff and programs.

Develops long- and short-term business strategies (3-5 years), and oversees implementation for Mission programs, specifically youth engagement, workforce development, and community services.

Is heavily involved in developing departmental standard operating procedures.

Forecasts and plans annual operating and capital budget, implements cost-savings measures.

Maintains and adjusts operating budget, manages expenses based on changes in internal or external factors, and communicates budgetary performance.

Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 2-5 years.

Responsible for integration of systems, systems metrics and analysis.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

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Lead the planning and evaluation of programs: Oversee the strategic planning, conceptualization, development, , growth, sustainability, and evaluation of all state-based programs and services.

Ensure alignment with the organization's mission pillars (Youth Engagement, Workforce Development, and Community Services), maintaining the highest standards of quality and effectiveness while expanding and scaling to meet community needs.

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Develop strategic employer, community and local government partnerships: Pursue and establish major employer and government partnerships in line with Goodwill's strategic priorities to address community workforce development needs.

Devise and implement strategies to enhance mission impact, drive business growth and people impact, improve quality, and increase funding and support across assigned proje...