Interim Executive Director

Interim Executive Director

Location Nevada County , CA Date Posted August 06, 2026 Job ID 15221 Employment Type Contract Pay rate $67/hour

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Interim Executive Director for a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This is an onsite opportunity in Northern California

POSITION OVERVIEW

This executive leadership opportunity is ideal for a collaborative and compassionate leader who is passionate about supporting mission-driven programs and organizational excellence. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Interim Executive Director will provide strategic and operational leadership, oversee program quality and compliance, and support a multidisciplinary leadership team through a period of transition. This individual will play a key role in fostering a positive culture, maintaining operational continuity, and ensuring exceptional service delivery.

PERKS

• Competitive interim compensation of $65/hr - $70/hr

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact while leading a respected mission-driven nonprofit organization.

• Executive-level leadership role with direct collaboration alongside the Board of Directors and senior leadership.

• Potential for a hybrid work schedule following successful onboarding.

• Join a collaborative, people-first organization committed to strengthening its team, programs, and community impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide executive leadership for organizational operations, program delivery, and cross-functional teams.

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, licensing, documentation, and quality standards.

• Lead, coach, and develop managers while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and mission-focused culture.

• Drive program improvements, operational efficiencies, and continuous quality initiatives.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, community partners, and oversight agencies.

• Partner with the Board of Directors to support organizational stability, strategic priorities, and operational success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Executive leadership experience within healthcare, substance use treatment, or human services environment.

• Strong understanding of regulations, compliance requirements, and licensing standards.

• Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams while building trust and strong working relationships.

• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a collaborative management style.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This interim opportunity offers $65/hr - $70/hr. Health benefits are available through Scion Staffing after 30 days of employment. A hybrid schedule may be available following onboarding based on organizational needs.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.