Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors is launching a national search for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our next chapter of growth and impact. We’re seeking a mission-driven, entrepreneurial, and strategic leader to serve as our next Chief Executive Officer. The CEO will steward the vision and continued growth of Pass It On Outdoor Mentors—overseeing strategic direction, organizational culture, fundraising, operations, and mission delivery. This role is central to driving national expansion, ensuring sustainability, and elevating the organization’s voice in the outdoor and youth development sectors.

As CEO, you’ll work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, partners, and funders to lead with integrity, inspire impact, and steward a values-driven culture rooted in mentorship and conservation.

If you’re a mission-driven, entrepreneurial leader who believes in mentoring youth through the outdoors, we want to hear from you.

Position: Chief Executive Officer (Full-Time)

Location: Wichita, KS or Remote

Reports to: Board of Directors

Apply by: October 10, 2025

Full Job Description & Expectations

About the Mission

Pass It On Outdoor Mentors is a nonprofit organization with the mission to empower young people through outdoor experiences & mentorship. By using outdoor experiences as a platform to mentor young people of diverse backgrounds, we are making a generational impact through the outdoors and passing on our outdoor heritage.

What You’ll Lead

• Strategy & Vision: Guide long-term strategy aligned with mission and values.
• Culture & Team: Foster a healthy, collaborative, youth-safety–first culture.
• Fundraising & Growth: Drive contributed revenue across major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, and campaigns (manage the Director of Development).
• Programs & Impact: Ensure high-quality, safe, mission-aligned mentoring programs and strategic expansion to new regions.
• Board & Governance: Serve as primary liaison; report on finances, strategy, and organizational health.
• Brand & Voice: Oversee marketing, communications, and public representation.
• Finance & Stewardship: Build and manage budgets; ensure strong fiscal practices.

What Success Looks Like

• Organizational financial growth and stability
• Program reach and geographic expansion
• Team development and retention
• Brand visibility and stakeholder engagement
• Fundraising and grant performance

What You Bring

• 7+ years senior nonprofit leadership (outdoors, youth development, or mission-aligned fields ideal)
• Proven track record in fundraising, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Passion for the outdoors, youth development, and inclusive mentorship
• Strong planning/project management; experience with tools like EveryActio, WealthEngine, and EOS
• Willingness to travel for donors and events

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience, plus:
• Health insurance stipend
• Mileage, internet, and phone reimbursement
• PTO and flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter (detailing your experience and commitment to youth mentorship in the outdoors) to bfrench@outdoormentors.org by October 10, 2025.

Learn more: https://outdoormentors.org/join-our-teamcareers