Overview:    

Greentrike is a nonprofit organization in Pierce County, Washington that creates and connects families to high quality, playful experiences, guided by the belief that play is essential for learning, joy, and a thriving community. 

Originally founded as the Children’s Museum of Tacoma in 1985, the organization changed its name to Greentrike in 2019 to reflect its broader work as an education, advocacy, and backbone organization to support children and youth in Pierce County. Greentrike is an advocate, practitioner, convenor, and coordinator.

Greentrike’s mission is to “Honor Children and Youth. Champion Play.” Our greatest ambition is that Pierce County is the best place for childhood. We believe children and youth are inquisitive, capable, compassionate, creative, authentic, and leaders. We believe that children should be at the helm of their learning journeys, that their learning and care environments should be play and inquiry based, and that the adults caring for them should be deeply interested in them.

Qualifications:    

The CEO will preferably have relevant senior-level leadership experience at organizations serving children and families, a child-centered philosophy, early education, or with advocacy for early learning. The candidate will have a strong understanding of effective fiscal management, fundraising, administration, and serving community. A demonstrated comfort in or exposure to most of the areas of Greentrike’s departments including membership, marketing, fundraising, grant management, and governmental and external relations would be preferred. Candidates with nonprofit and for-profit experience with a demonstrated commitment to and passion for early childhood and/or education advocacy and/or community development will also be considered. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator who has shown success in building and growing an organization and fostering a culture belonging. 

Job Responsibilities:    

The CEO of Greentrike will be responsible for current operations and performance, as well as be instrumental in visioning and leading the future of the organization. Reporting to a 20–25-member Board of Directors, the CEO oversees Greentrike with the following direct reports: Chief Philanthropy Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Planning & Evaluation Officer, Chief Communications & Engagement Officer, Chief Learning Experiences Officer, and Chief of Staff.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Leadership & Strategy: 

Prioritize a deep commitment to community, children and families, justice, equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in all facets of the organization, both internally and externally.

Partner with the Board of Directors to define and articulate the vision in the development and implementation of a strategic plan to promote and augment revenue growth and operating efficiency.

Lead strategic planning efforts and create and manage annual business plans based on the strategic plan, market conditions, and emerging opportunities.

Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the staff, ensuring that programs are guided by the mission and aligned with the strategic plan.

Model Greentrike’s core beliefs in all work and interactions.

Financial Management & Fundraising:

Oversee the budgeting process and financial health of the organization.

Proficient in understanding, analyzing, and communicating Greentrike’s financial position including budgets, P&L statements, balance sheets, and audits.

Secure funding through grants, donations, and other sources, and manage the allocation of resources effectively.

Manages a portfolio of the organization’s most significant donors and is responsible for major gift fundraising as a member of the fund development team.

Public Relations & Advocacy:

Serve as an articulate and passionate advocate, representing Greentrike as the primary "face" with community with the public, media, government, and other stakeholders.

Advocate for Greentrike’s mission and values, fostering partnerships and alliances to further goals with local, regional, and national funders and decision makers. The successful candidate will take these efforts to the next level.

Network on behalf of Greentrike. Serve on local/national boards and committees to enhance the work and visibility of Greentrike.