This is not a maintenance role.

TLC Child and Family Services is seeking a courageous, outward-facing Chief Executive Officer to lead an organization that sits at the heart of its communitys response to the needs of marginalized youth and families. As CEO, you will be entrusted with the stewardship of a respected nonprofit and challenged to shape its future. You will set direction, build momentum, and ensure that TLC remains not only effective today, but essential tomorrow. This role calls for a leader who is equally comfortable driving strategy, empowering staff across the organization, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with diverse community partners to advocate for meaningful change.

If you believe that strong organizations are built through strong relationships, and that community trust is as critical as financial health, this role offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, visibility, and impact.

The CEO is the chief architect of TLCs direction, culture, and presence in the community. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will lead the Executive Leadership Team and take full accountability for organizational performance strategic, fiscal, programmatic, operational, and cultural. This role demands active, community-centered leadership beyond the walls of the organization and a capacity to represent TLC with cultural humility, connecting with and learning from the experiences of Sonoma Countys diverse youth and families.

The CEO is a recognized voice across the human services landscape in Sonoma County and beyond, forging partnerships, influencing systems, and advocating for youth and families whose voices are too often unheard. You will leverage your community connections and cultivate relationships to unlock resources, drive innovation, influence policies, and position TLC as a trusted, culturally responsive, and forward-thinking leader in the sector.

Internally, you will lead with clarity and conviction, setting high expectations while fostering a culture grounded in transparency, compassion, equity, and trauma-informed practice. You will champion diversity; develop leaders; welcome, value, and integrate staff and community feedback; and steward resources responsibly to ensure the organization remains community-aligned, nimble, compliant, and financially strong in a complex and evolving environment.

This is a role for a decisive, values-driven executive who thrives at the intersection of mission, strategy, equity, and community. The next CEO of TLC will not simply manage an organization; they will shape its legacy.

The salary range for this position is $177,635 – $238,727 annually. The range for this role may vary above and below the posted range, as determined by experience and licensure. Compensation takes into account several factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. This position may be eligible for additional compensation based on meeting predefined strategic measures.

Application Instructions:Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and a letter of interest to Steve Sims, CHRO, atssims@tlc4kids.org. Please note that only applicants residing in the San Francisco Bay Area will be considered.