Executive Director

Executive Director Northampton, MA, US Requisition ID: 1446 TheCollaborative for Educational Services (CES) is a public, nonprofit,501(3)c educational service agency. Since 1974, CES has worked withchildren, youth, adult learners, families, schools, districts,educators, community members and organizations to improve outcomes forstudents. We are governed by representatives from our 37 member schooldistricts in Hampshire and Franklin Counties in Massachusetts. THEMISSION of the Collaborative for Educational Services is to develop andfoster lifelong learning and to provide opportunities for wellbeing forall of the communities we work with, through collaboration andleadership. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR provides visionary leadership andstrategic oversight for the overall administration of CES. This roleensures the organization?s fiscal stability, program excellence, andequity driven innovation. In alignment with our mission and values, theExecutive Director leads the development and implementation ofhigh-quality educational and public health initiatives intended tosupport the well-being of local communities in our region. The ExecutiveDirector works to pursue and nurture relationships with a wide range ofstakeholders, including public elected and appointed officials, stateeducation leaders, member and non-member superintendents, public andprivate funders and donors, and community leaders from diversebackgrounds and communities. They are committed to expanding andstewarding organizational resources through a thoughtful and transparentbudget planning and allocation process. The Executive Director fosters apositive, inclusive and equitable work environment by building strong,collaborative relationships with staff across the organization throughtransparent and solutions-oriented engagement. They also serve as avisible and engaged leader statewide, representing CES in key policyconversations and advancing the agency?s mission through strategicpartnerships with educational and governmental stakeholders. This roleis also responsible for positioning CES as both a state-contractprovider and an innovative nonprofit, generating critical revenue andthought leadership across the Commonwealth. Characteristics andQualifications Ability To Develop, Maintain And Strengthen Relationshipswith all CES stakeholders Experience in financial leadership and fiscaloversight 5 years of successful education or nonprofit leadershipexperience at multiple levels Advanced degree and certification inLeadership/organizational Management Preferred Entrepreneurial Skillsand an ability to identify possibilities, leverage collaborations, andsee opportunities for building a visionary future with and for allcommunity members Knowledge and experience in the legislative processExcellent communication skills, including active listening and anapproach that leads with curiosity Ability to anticipate the needs ofschool districts served Commitment to diversity and social justiceCommitment to serving ALL children Experience in collective bargainingWorking knowledge of the role of Collaboratives in MA Knowledge ofeducation laws in Massachusetts Proven ability to nurture strategicrelationships and strengthen funding sources for long-termsustainability Demonstrated grant management experience Knowledge ofspecial education rules and regulations Submission: ApplicationMaterials Required: Letter of Intent Current Resume One page summary ofthe importance of Educational Collaboratives in Massachusetts Copy ofall related certifications College transcripts 5 professional referencesComplete online application at bit.ly/4odUVTv Submit materialselectronically by November 30, 2025 to John Bass, AESA Search Consultantjbass@aesa.us Questions? Email John Bass