CEO In Training; CIT

About the Opportunity

Pinnacle, part of The Pennant Group family, is seeking entrepreneurial leaders with proven results in building and leading exceptional teams and a passion for the senior living industry. The CEO‑in‑Training (CIT) Program is a salaried, full‑time training program lasting 3–6 months, designed to prepare outstanding leaders to potentially run an assisted living, independent living, or memory care community.

• Engage in immersive, on‑the‑job training across operational, care, and administrative functions.
• Shadow department heads and front‑line staff to understand the day‑to‑day rhythm of community life.
• Take the lead on real‑time projects and contribute to meaningful improvements within your host community.
• Study relevant state regulations and best practices in senior living operations.
• Align leadership and interpersonal skills with Pinnacle’s core values and mission.

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in any industry.
• Proven success in building and leading high‑performing teams.
• Ability to inspire, set vision, and deliver measurable results.
• Must obtain any required state licensing during the CIT program (varies by state).

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA, MHA, or related field a plus).
• Experience in operations, financial management or business development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a heart for service.

Location:

Onsite in California

Compensation: $90,000+ with opportunity for incentive once you transition to the Executive Director role.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.