For more than 55 years, Nourishing Hope has connected people facing hunger with food. What started with a few individuals gathering to feed their neighbors has grown into an efficient, complex and innovative organization working to alleviate food insecurity. Nourishing Hope serves clients from every neighborhood throughout Chicago, from Rogers Park to Morgan Park.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Nourishing Hope's reach has grown by more than 140 percent. Throughout this growth, Nourishing Hope has maintained an exceptional commitment to delivering essential programs, expanding reach into new communities, strengthening partnerships, and upholding a strong and respected position with leaders, government officials, donors and volunteers.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to achieve the organization's mission of nourishing hope through food, mental health, and social services so that all of our neighbors can thrive.

The CEO will collaborate closely with the Board, staff, community partners, donors, elected officials, and other stakeholders to set priorities, drive impactful programs and expansion, evaluate programs, secure sustainable funding, and elevate the organization's presence within the sector. This role involves guiding program development, optimizing resource allocation, and advocating for policies that address root causes of hunger.

Nourishing Hope seeks an executive who is a passionate, committed, authentic leader, who brings relevant professional experience in managing and leading an organization of similar complexity and scope and who is driven to provide healthy solutions to alleviate hunger and promote mental wellbeing among our community.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required; a graduate degree is desired. Current or prior experience in the field or lived experiences that would result in a key understanding of the cause is advantageous. Successful candidates may come from the non-profit, public or for-profit sectors.

The salary range for this position is between $250,000 – $275,000 and will be commensurate with experience. Nourishing Hope offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to 12 paid holidays, vacation, group health, vision and dental, as well as a 401k plan.

Nourishing Hope provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of actual or perceived race (and traits associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, work authorization status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status, genetic information, source of income, housing status, parental status or any other personal characteristic or category protected by federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at http://www.kittlemansearch.com/nourishing-hope-ceo (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page). For best consideration, please submit your materials by May 26, 2025.

For more information about Nourishing Hope, please visit https://www.nourishinghopechi.org/.





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