Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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 Provide consistent, visible executive leadership and maintain continuity of essential programs, services, facilities, and organizational commitments. Support and provide direction to the leadership team, establishing clear priorities, expectations, decision-making pathways, and accountability. Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board and provide timely, transparent updates regarding operations, finances, staffing, risks, and significant organizational matters. 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. Identify and address immediate operational, staffing, facility, safety, contractual, or compliance concerns and promptly communicate material risks to the Board. Work with the Board to assess the current organizational structure, leadership responsibilities, reporting relationships, workload, and operational needs; provide objective observations and recommendations. Clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision authority as needed during the interim period, while distinguishing short-term stabilization needs from long-term structural decisions. Partner with the Human Resources on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, policy, and other employment matters as appropriate. Maintain important relationships with the City of Detroit Lakes, donors, sponsors, community partners, members, patrons, government representatives, and other key stakeholders. Support continuity of fundraising, donor stewardship, sponsorship, capital campaign, and community-engagement efforts in partnership with staff and the Board. Assist with transition planning and knowledge transfer when permanent executive leadership is selected. Interim Priorities & Measures of Success Organizational stability and continuity of essential programs, services, and operations. Clear, consistent communication between the Board, leadership team, employees, and key stakeholders. Improved clarity regarding roles, reporting relationships, decision authority, and accountability. Key financial, operational, staffing, facility, and community priorities remain actively managed and communicated. The Board receives objective information and recommendations to support decisions regarding future organizational structure and permanent executive leadership. An organized transition and knowledge transfer are completed for incoming permanent leadership. Qualifications & Experience Significant senior leadership experience, preferably within a nonprofit, community-based, membership, recreation, arts and culture, hospitality, public-private, or similarly complex organization. Demonstrated ability to lead through transition, organizational change, or periods requiring stability and clarity. Strong financial and operational acumen, including experience with budgets, financial reporting, resource allocation, and organizational risk. Experience working effectively with a Board of Directors and understanding the distinction between governance and management responsibilities. Proven ability to build trust, communicate transparently, make sound decisions, and lead through others. Strong relationship-building skills with employees, community leaders, donors, government officials, partners, and other stakeholders. Experience with fundraising, donor relations, community engagement, or revenue development is preferred. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr