Job Title: Executive Director

Job Title Summary:

The Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship seeks a seasoned executive leader to drive strategy, operational performance, and organizational growth for a nationally respected program that shapes the next generation of entrepreneurial talent. This is an ideal role for a corporate executive, business unit leader, or proven second-in-command ready to step into the top leadership position of a well established mission driven organization.

CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Program partners with business and community leaders to equip high school students with real-world entrepreneurial skills. The Executive Director will ensure this program continues to scale, innovate, and deliver measurable impact across a growing national footprint.

This role offers Executives the chance to:

• Lead a multi-state organization with strong brand recognition and long-standing community partnerships.
• Apply business discipline, operational rigor, and strategic insight to a mission with outsized societal impact.
• Build relationships with donors, investors, government entities and industry leaders who support the program.
• Shape the future workforce by embedding entrepreneurial thinking into communities nationwide.

Responsibilities:

Strategic & Organizational Leadership

• Set and execute organizational strategy in partnership with the Board, with a focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence.
• Expand the CEO Program into new communities by partnering with community organizations and local leaders.
• Drive alignment across the organization, ensuring clarity of priorities, processes, and performance expectations.
  

OperationalManagement

• Oversee enterprise-wide operations, ensuring the program maintains high standards across all locations.
• Lead and develop a capable cohesive staff , while creating strong team culture with an environment with great communication, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness.

Business Development & External Relations

• Act as the external facing executive representative of the Institute with corporate partners, donors, community leaders, and media.
• Strengthen partnerships with business and industry leaders to expand reach, influence, and funding.
• Serve as a visible ambassador at key business, education, and community events.

Fundraising & Financial Oversight

• Lead revenue strategy, including donor development, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and grants.
• Manage organizational budgets with fiscal discipline, ensuring efficient and responsible use of resources.
• Achieve annual revenue and sustainability goals in collaboration with the Board.

Ideal Background:

• 5+ years in executive or senior leadership roles (corporate, business unit, nonprofit, or related).
• Track record of setting strategy, leading teams, and managing complex operations.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the internal team, executives, investors, and community leaders.
• Executive presence, polished communication skills, and comfort representing the organization publicly.
• A commitment to improving the lives of young people and contributing to stronger local business
  communities.
  

To Apply: We look forward to receiving your cover letter and resume in PDF format at: webadmin@midlandinstitute.com

About CEO Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities:

Midland Institute’s “CEO program” is entrepreneurship education that seeks to prepare people, especially youth, to be responsible, innovative individuals. We believe CEO serves as a tool to transform young people into entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers who contribute to economic development and sustainable communities.

About Midland Institute:

The Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship is a non-profit that provides tools, training, technology, materials, content, mentoring, and best practices for all CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) programs nationwide.