Position Summary
The Interim Chief Executive Officer (Interim CEO) will
provide steady, visible leadership to DLCCC during a period of organizational
transition. Working closely with the Board of Directors and leadership team,
the Interim CEO will maintain organizational stability, support employees,
ensure continuity of key operations and financial priorities, and sustain
important community and stakeholder relationships.
This is a transitional leadership role. The Interim CEO will
help the Board assess organizational needs, clarify roles and accountability,
and prepare DLCCC for permanent executive leadership. The Interim CEO is not
expected to independently establish the organization's long-term structure or
strategic direction; significant long-term changes will be made in
collaboration with and subject to approval by the Board.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide consistent, visible executive leadership
and maintain continuity of essential programs, services, facilities, and
organizational commitments.
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Support and provide direction to the leadership
team, establishing clear priorities, expectations, decision-making pathways,
and accountability.
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Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board
and provide timely, transparent updates regarding operations, finances,
staffing, risks, and significant organizational matters.
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Maintain executive oversight of financial
performance, budgeting, cash flow, reporting, internal controls, audits, and
resource allocation in partnership with the Director of Finance and Board.
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Identify and address immediate operational,
staffing, facility, safety, contractual, or compliance concerns and promptly
communicate material risks to the Board.
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Work with the Board to assess the current
organizational structure, leadership responsibilities, reporting relationships,
workload, and operational needs; provide objective observations and
recommendations.
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Clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision
authority as needed during the interim period, while distinguishing short-term
stabilization needs from long-term structural decisions.
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Partner with the Human Resources on employee
relations, performance management, organizational development, policy, and
other employment matters as appropriate.
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Maintain important relationships with the City
of Detroit Lakes, donors, sponsors, community partners, members, patrons,
government representatives, and other key stakeholders.
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Support continuity of fundraising, donor
stewardship, sponsorship, capital campaign, and community-engagement efforts in
partnership with staff and the Board.
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Assist with transition planning and knowledge
transfer when permanent executive leadership is selected.
Interim Priorities & Measures of Success
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Organizational stability and continuity of
essential programs, services, and operations.
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Clear, consistent communication between the
Board, leadership team, employees, and key stakeholders.
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Improved clarity regarding roles, reporting
relationships, decision authority, and accountability.
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Key financial, operational, staffing, facility,
and community priorities remain actively managed and communicated.
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The Board receives objective information and
recommendations to support decisions regarding future organizational structure
and permanent executive leadership.
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An organized transition and knowledge transfer
are completed for incoming permanent leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
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Significant senior leadership experience,
preferably within a nonprofit, community-based, membership, recreation, arts
and culture, hospitality, public-private, or similarly complex organization.
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Demonstrated ability to lead through transition,
organizational change, or periods requiring stability and clarity.
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Strong financial and operational acumen,
including experience with budgets, financial reporting, resource allocation,
and organizational risk.
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Experience working effectively with a Board of
Directors and understanding the distinction between governance and management
responsibilities.
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Proven ability to build trust, communicate
transparently, make sound decisions, and lead through others.
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Strong relationship-building skills with
employees, community leaders, donors, government officials, partners, and other
stakeholders.
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Experience with fundraising, donor relations,
community engagement, or revenue development is preferred.
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Commitment to DLCCC's mission and to arts,
culture, recreation, wellness, and community enrichment.
Interim Appointment
This is a temporary executive appointment intended to
provide leadership and continuity while the Board evaluates DLCCC's future
organizational structure and conducts the process for permanent executive
leadership. The duration of the appointment, compensation, benefits, and other
terms will be established by the Board and communicated as part of the
selection process.
Reporting Structure
The Interim CEO reports directly to the Board of Directors
and provides executive leadership and oversight consistent with the
organizational structure in place during the interim period. Significant or
permanent changes to organizational structure, executive reporting
relationships, or long-term staffing strategy are subject to Board approval.
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Other
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance