We are looking for an elite Chief Executive Officer. Are we right for you?

Ho’ola Na Pua (New Life For Our Children) is a Hawaii-based non-profit founded to shine light on the dark criminal enterprise of child sex trafficking, placing the health and healing of Hawaii’s youth at the center of our mission and vision for our community. We are committed to the treatment and prevention of sex trafficking while providing care for children who have been exploited.

This is why we exist.

We are seeking to partner with an elite Chief Executive Officer who has an intense desire and passion to guide and build an organization that is at the forefront of childhood trauma and sexual exploitation.

In this role you will…

• Have the opportunity to partner with local, regional, and national, experts and change agents in the Domestic Minors of Sex Trafficking space (DMST) space.
• Lead an agency that delivers and operates evidence-based, high-quality, community based and residential treatment services to youth from Hawaii and the mainland.
• Partner with individuals who share your passion for ending the scourge that is childhood sex trafficking.
• Develop a profound sense of joy and accomplishment because you know the work you do matters.

So, ask yourself: Why do you exist?

POSITION PROFILE

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO functions as the Visionary and Integrator, responsible for all personnel, fundraising, programs, expansion, and mission of HNP. The CEO will maintain deep and functional knowledge of core programs, core operations, and development efforts. The CEO will work collaboratively with the Board of Directors in leading the transformation of HNP from its current stage to a fully developed organization capable of delivering on its long-term vision as articulated in the V/TO. Specifically, the CEO will ensure that HNP finances, operations, fundraising, marketing, human resource, technology, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across all divisions of the organization. Finally, a primary expectation is to ensure HNP is filled with 80% “A players” or “A potential” employees and works with directors to redeploy or move on from low B or C players. To accomplish this the CEO will integrate Topgrading best practices in 1) Hiring (talent access, talent selection), 2) Promotion (_talent development and retention), and 3) Performance Management_ (EOS).

CEO SUCCESS PROFILE

Core Attributes

Ø Authenticity– Your actions are consistent with your values.

Ø Accountability – You take responsibility for, and ownership of, all decisions, actions, and consequences.

Ø Learnability – You absorb, process, and apply new information to current and future contexts.

Ø Adaptability – You quickly and calmly adjust to changing circumstances and situations.

Ø Decisiveness – You possess the ability to make and implement decisions quickly and effectively.

Core Competencies

Ø Effective Communication – Your ideas and concepts up and down the organization are being heard and people are acting upon them.

Ø Team Builder – You maintain the ability to build, develop, and cultivate a team.

Ø Drive For Results – You bring discipline, structure, and frameworks to processes and operations to achieve results and optimal client outcomes.

Ø Likability – You possess the ability to put people at ease, demonstrating emotional dexterity and intelligence.

Ø Reliability – You are consistent and steady. You are punctual, take charge in moments of crisis, and execute on deadlines and commitments.

Core Behaviors & Actions

Ø Exude Passion – You consistently convey the missions, vision, and values with great enthusiasm and excitement.

Ø Persuasive Persistence – You behave in a manner that demonstrates restraint and patience, but gets the job done without unnecessary emotion or noisy confrontation.

Ø Manages Time Efficiently – You do not confuse activity for accomplishment. Your actions and behaviors are aligned with strategic objectives and mission accomplishment.

Ø Bias For Action – Identify what needs doing, that you know something about, that won’t happen unless you take responsibility for it.

Ø Live The Mission – People give to people. You cultivate authenticity, trust, and accountability with all constituencies that impact the organization.

Core Experience

Ø 5+ years executive management, with proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience.

Ø Bachelor’s degree in health services field, or related field.

Ø Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.

Ø Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams; set and achieve strategic objectives; manage budgets/P/L.

Ø Past success working with a board of directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships.

Ø Strong marketing, public relations, business development, and fundraising acumen with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.

Ø Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary skills.

Ø Action-orientation, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to organizational planning.

Scorecard/Key Outcomes To Be Accomplished In First 12-24 Months

Ø Learn and maintain HNP culture, norms, and established systems and frameworks.

Ø Successfully complete 90-day onboarding plan as defined and managed by BOD.

Ø Ensure all program deliverables for Starfish, Hoku, Education & Training are achieved.

Ø Drive Strategic Plan (V/TO) with the Board of Directors on long-term vision of Pearl Haven management.

Ø Ensure 90% completion of employee and program Rocks.

Ø Implement Topgrading within first 12 months.

Ø Achieve annual Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 80 by Q1 ’25.

Ø Achieve employee retention rate of 80% by Q2 ’25.

Ø Open de novo IOP/PHP program on Oahu.

Ø Drive Strategic Plan with the Board of Directors on long-term vision of Pearl Haven management.

General Expectations

Ø Cultivates a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial, programmatic, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals.

Ø Expands local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and national expansion while simultaneously retiring Pearl Haven debt.

Ø Maintains an external local and national presence that publishes and communicates program results, with an emphasis on the successes of the local program as a model for regional and national replication.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Honolulu, HI 96826: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person