Executive Director

Accelerated Impact Solutions • Arvada, CO

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Colorado Public Health Association (CPHA) is searching for its first full-time Executive Director. This is a strategic, relationship-centered leadership role focused on stabilizing and growing the organization. CPHA advances the health of all Coloradans through advocacy, professional development, community building, and its annual conference, Public Health in the Rockies (PHiR). This is a high-autonomy role spanning the full breadth of association leadership. The Executive Director will own membership growth and sustainability, lead fund development (grants, sponsorships, individual donors), serve as a strategic partner to the all-volunteer board, oversee a full program calendar including the annual conference and other events, build and maintain relationships within the Colorado public health community, and coordinate policy advocacy efforts.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of progressive nonprofit or association leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in membership development, fundraising, or revenue growth.
• Experience supporting a volunteer board.
• Strong organizational management skills.
• Excellent communicator.
• Commitment to equity as a leadership practice.
• Must reside in Colorado.
• Local travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Existing Colorado public health community relationships.
• Experience with member-based associations or AMS platforms.
• Background in policy advocacy.
• Degree in public health, nonprofit management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Flexibility: The board is open to candidates from adjacent fields who bring exceptional transferable leadership – particularly in fundraising, organizational management, and board relations.

Responsibilities

• Own membership growth and sustainability, setting direction, driving retention and recruitment.
• Lead fund development, including grant writing, sponsorships, and individual donor cultivation, with a goal of long-term financial sustainability.
• Serve as the board's strategic partner, keeping them informed, supported, and equipped to govern well.
• Provide strategic oversight of the annual conference (PHiR) and other events such as the Health Equity Series, Culture of Data conference, and Day at the Capitol, working with contractors and volunteer committees.
• Serve as CPHA’s primary external spokesperson, cultivating partnerships and representing the organization.
• Support the Policy Committee and contracted lobbyist, communicate legislative priorities, and ensure a health equity lens in policy positions.

Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 – $115,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits and paid time off.
• A remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere in Colorado.
• Access to contracted specialists in lobbying, bookkeeping, and program operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed