President and Chief Executive Officer

The Fetzer Institute is seeking a President and Chief Executive Officer. The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the most senior executive at the Fetzer Institute. As such, the CEO has responsibility for providing spiritual, programmatic, and operational leadership to the Institute. In partnership with the Board, the CEO will guide the Institute in living fully into its purpose: to awaken into and serve Spirit for the transformation of self and society, while ensuring operational and programmatic excellence, cultural coherence, and external engagement and influence.

The CEO is the primary point of communication between the Board and the staff and serves as an ex-officio member of the Board. The Board and CEO bear the great responsibility of leading the Institute in support of John Fetzer’s vision of building the spiritual foundation of a loving world.

Application Process
In accordance with our core values of love, trust, authenticity, and belonging, the Fetzer Institute affirms that every person has inherent value and purpose, and that we belong to a sacred community that includes all people and all of creation. The Institute welcomes candidates from all backgrounds who are inspired to contribute to our mission of helping build the spiritual foundation for a loving world. Your unique voice is valued, and we are excited to hear from you!

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. To be considered for the role, your cover letter must be responsive to the mission of the Institute and to the responsibilities and competencies presented in this position prospectus and must directly address each of the following questions:

1. What about the Institute’s mission resonates with you?
2. How has your personal journey shaped your perspective on spirituality?
3. What is your experience in, and approach to, creating a high-performing organizational culture that is both results oriented and catalyzes individual and collective flourishing?
4. How have you used your role as an organizational leader and the organization’s strengths and resources to achieve significant impact? What leadership principles or philosophy informed your strategies and actions?

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been selected.

To learn more about this position or apply, please visit: President and CEO, The Fetzer Institute.

The Fetzer Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.