Description

Maydm is entering an exciting new chapter of growth and impact. As the organization looks to the future, the Chief Executive Officer will have the opportunity to build on a strong foundation of programs, partnerships, and community trust to expand pathways for youth in STEM.

The CEO will work closely with staff, the Board of Directors, and community partners to guide Maydm’s strategic direction and strengthen its role as a hub connecting students, schools, businesses, and community organizations. Together, they will continue to grow programs that inspire confidence, build skills, and open doors to education and career opportunities in STEM.

This is an opportunity for a collaborative and mission-driven leader who enjoys building relationships, developing partnerships, and working with a passionate team to expand opportunity for young people. The CEO will help guide Maydm’s next phase of growth by strengthening organizational sustainability, deepening community partnerships, and ensuring programs continue to meet the evolving needs of the students and communities Maydm serves.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

*Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certifications preferred.
*Demonstrated senior leadership experience in a nonprofit, education, or mission-driven organization.
*Strong financial acumen, including experience overseeing organizational budgets and contributing to revenue growth through fundraising, partnerships, earned revenue, or other sustainable funding strategies.
*Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, including business partners, schools, funders, and community organizations.
*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate mission, strategy, and impact to diverse audiences including staff, board members, partners, and donors.
*Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors and an understanding of nonprofit governance.
*Commitment to advancing equity, access, and inclusion through organizational leadership and programs.
*Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and able to pass a caregiver criminal background check.

Desired Qualifications

*Experience working with youth, youth development programs, or education-related initiatives.
*Familiarity with the nonprofit, education, and workforce development landscape in Wisconsin or the broader region.
*Experience leading organizations through strategic growth, program expansion, or organizational change.
*Demonstrated success securing philanthropic support, grants, corporate partnerships, or other diversified revenue sources.
*Experience building cross-sector partnerships with industry, higher education, or workforce development organizations.