Chief Executive Officer
Billings, MTFull-time$175K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
Alternatives, Inc. seeks an experienced leader to serve as CEO following a planned executive transition. The CEO will lead a nonprofit community corrections organization serving Billings and surrounding areas, overseeing strategy, finances, staff, programs, compliance, and stakeholder relationships. The role includes collaboration with the Board of Directors and advancing organizational growth and community partnerships.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
Management, Behavioral Sciences, Corrections, Social Services
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Expected Start Date
01/04/2027
Compensation
$175,000.00 / yearly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Shift
Days
Job Description
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Alternatives, Inc. | Billings, Montana
Lead One of Montana's Premier Community Corrections Organizations
Following a planned executive leadership transition, the Board of Directors of Alternatives, Inc. is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as our next Chief Executive Officer.
Since 1980, Alternatives has partnered with state and federal agencies to provide supervision, treatment, education, and reentry services that enhance public safety and support meaningful behavioral change. Today, Alternatives operates as a $20 million organization serving individuals and communities throughout Billings, Montana and surrounding areas.
The CEO will lead a well-established nonprofit organization with a strong reputation, talented leadership team, dedicated staff, and longstanding partnerships throughout Montana's criminal justice and behavioral health systems.
This executive role offers the opportunity to:
Lead a mission-driven organization with significant community impact.
Partner with an engaged Board of Directors.
Advance strategic growth initiatives.
Strengthen community and governmental partnerships.
Guide organizational culture and leadership development.
Shape the future of community corrections and reentry services in Montana.
Position Overview
The CEO is responsible for:
Strategic planning and organizational leadership
Financial oversight and fiscal stewardship
Executive leadership and staff development
Community and stakeholder relations
Contract and regulatory compliance
Program oversight and organizational growth
Collaboration with the Board of Directors
Qualifications
Required:
Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or Business Management and five years of experience in correctional or social services;
Management and supervisory experience.
Strong budgeting and fiscal management skills.
Public relations and stakeholder engagement experience.
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences and eight years of experience in correctional or social services.
Management and supervisory experience.
Strong budgeting and fiscal management skills.
Public relations and stakeholder engagement experience.
Preferred:
Nonprofit leadership experience.
Experience working with a Board of Directors.
Knowledge of correctional, behavioral health, or social service systems.
Experience in organizational growth and strategic planning.
Compensation
Starting salary: $175,000 annually, with consideration given to experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package included.
Recruitment Timeline & Selection Process:
The Board of Directors of Alternatives, Inc. is committed to conducting a thorough, fair, and transparent search for its next Chief Executive Officer.
Application Period:
External Applicants: October 15 through November 14, 2026 - Closes at 5pm.
Interview & Assessment Period:
November through December 2026
Anticipated Final Selection:
January 2027
Expected Start Date:
January or February 2027
The CEO recruitment process will include multiple stages of evaluation designed to assess skills and experience.
While the Board intends to follow the recruitment timeline outlined above, dates and process steps may be adjusted as necessary to support a comprehensive and effective search process. Alternatives, Inc. reserves the right to modify the timeline, selection process, or position announcement at its discretion and as organizational needs require.
Is this a registered apprenticeship?
False
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
79193
Job Type
Full Time
How this job compares
Set against the 1,018 open Executive Leadership jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$175K/yr
- US median$185–290K/yr688 salary ranges
This rate, $175K, is 28% below the US median midpoint ($242K) — in the lowest quarter of Executive Leadership salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,018 open Executive Leadership jobs across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — less than three in four Executive Leadership postings that state a minimum ask for (median 10 years, across 758 postings).
- Education
- 388 of the 1,018 open Executive Leadership jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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