President & CEO

President & CEO

Ascendigo Autism Services, Inc.

Carbondale, Colorado

The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Ascendigo Autism Services, Inc. to recruit the organization’s next President & CEO.

Ascendigo Autism Services, Inc. is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ascendigo achieves this through a variety of programs - outdoor/sports education, employment supports, life skills instruction, community integration, behavioral therapy in schools, homes, the Ascendigo center, and community and professional trainings. Ascendigo is headquartered in Carbondale, Colorado – 45 minutes from Aspen and an hour from Vail Valley. Ascendigo provides programming to nearly 250 individuals with autism locally and nationally, regardless of disability presentation and across the lifespan. The mission of Ascendigo is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives and shattering expectations. This mission is currently supported by 45 full and part-time staff members (with an additional 40 seasonal employees during the summer), a board of 13, a revenue budget of $5.9 million, and an experienced executive leadership team of five.

The President & CEO (CEO) provides leadership, direction, and guidance across all areas of the organization, including paid and volunteer staff and consultants. The CEO is expected to forge strong working relationships with the board of directors and committee members, other staff, consultants, volunteers, and allied organizations with whom interaction is necessary in achieving the goals and objectives outlined. The CEO works to ensure that the Ascendigo mission, vision and core values are upheld.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years nonprofit experience in organizations of comparable size and complexity. A bachelor’s degree is required. The following are each considered a “plus”: Experience in services to people with disabilities; Master’s Degree; bilingual English/Spanish.

Primary responsibilities include Board Interaction & Support, Operational Planning & Management, Client & Community Engagement, and Communications & Revenue Generation.

The annual salary range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000. Benefits include, Open PTO, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, short and long-term disability, life insurance plans, and an Employee Assistance Plan.

The search for the President & CEO of Ascendigo Autism Services, Inc. is being conducted by The Moran Company. To apply for this position, submit resume and cover letter to Bruce Scott, The Moran Company, through the link below. We will begin interviewing November 22, 2024. Within your cover letter or resume, please be sure to provide a description of your qualifications related to the Position Summary and “ideal candidate” traits.

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