Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, FL - Chief Executive Officer

Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, FL - Chief Executive Officer

An opportunity to lead one of Florida's premier organizations dedicated exclusively to improving the lives of children and families.

For nearly 80 years, the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County (JWB) has been making children a priority, advocating for their best interests and investing to improve their futures. JWB is a high-performing, data-driven organization established by the Florida Legislature and governed by an 11-member Board. They responsibly direct community investments to ensure children are ready to learn, thrive, and succeed in homes, schools, and neighborhoods that are healthy and safe.

Last year, JWB’s impact budget of $133 million strengthened the lives of 83,622 children and families through98quality programs provided by51agencies.Established by Florida statute in 1945 and approved by Pinellas County voters in 1946, JWB is an independent special district dedicated exclusively to investing in the health, well-being, and future success of children and families throughout Pinellas County.JWB's work is guided by a commitment to innovation, accountability, collaboration, and measurable community impact.

NestledonFlorida's Gulf Coast, Pinellas County is a vibrant coastal gem, encompassing24unique municipalities. Renowned for its stunning beaches, thriving arts scene, and year-round sunny weather, Pinellas County offers an exceptional quality of life. Its35miles of sandy beaches and11barrier islands are not only a haven for beachgoers but also host to a rich variety of wildlife, including sea turtles and bobcats. The county’s appealing climate supports year-round outdoor activities like boating, fishing, and golfing.

JWB makes life-changing investments for children across six strategic result areas:

• Early Childhood Development
• School Readiness
• Student Success
• Promotion of Children’s Physical, Mental, and Social Well-being
• Strengthening Community for Family Stability
• Organizational Capacity

The Juvenile Welfare Board seeks an accomplished executiveleaderwho can inspire others, build partnerships, and guide one of Florida's most respected child-serving organizations into its next chapter.The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of the JWB mission.This position serves as the nexus between the JWB Board and day-to-day operations at JWB, leads in coordinating and partnering with funded agencies, public entities, other funders of services in the County, elected officials and community leaders.

Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO serves as the organization's chief executive and strategic leader while overseeing operations, financial stewardship, legislative engagement, community partnerships, and implementation of JWB's Strategic Plan:FY27-FY28 JWB Strategic Plan

The CEO will:

• Provide visionary leadership for the organization
• Lead implementation of the Board'sadoptedStrategic Plan
• Direct an Executive Leadership Team
• Cultivate relationships with community partners and electedofficials

JWB is seeking an executive who brings:

• Abachelor’s degree in human services, Business, Public Administration,Education,or related field isrequired.Advanced degree preferred.
• Sevenor more years of executive leadership experiencein a mission-driven environment, preferably one related to families and children
• Executive leadership of organizations with budgets exceeding$50 million.
• Experience in government, nonprofit, human services, education, or related sectorsis highlypreferred.
• Developing strategic plans and successful implementation including measurable outcomes ispreferred.

The hiring range is $200,000–$245,000 + depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include: Florida Retirement System, Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave, Comprehensive Executive Benefits Package. Additional information can be found by clicking this link:JWB Benefits.Residency within the Tampa Bay area is required.Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the passage of a Level 2 Background check.

The Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant or employee will be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.The Juvenile Welfare Board is an E-Verify Employer.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment by the state and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.Applicants interested in claiming Veterans’ Preference pleaseuse this link:JWB VeteransPreference Claim FormForms should beemailed to View email address on click.appcast.io.

All applicants are advised that applications in Florida become a matter of public record upon receipt.

Application Deadline: September 4, 2026