President and CEO, Martha O’Bryan Center

Overview

For over 130 years, the Martha O’Bryan Center (MOBC) has been committed to building stronger communities by addressing the root causes of poverty and expanding opportunity for children, youth, and families across Nashville and Middle Tennessee. MOBC delivers inclusive, high-quality programs in education, workforce development, community revitalization, and family success, alongside vital advocacy initiatives that aim to eliminate systemic barriers to upward mobility.

The next President and CEO will lead these efforts, guiding MOBC through its next era of growth and innovation. This leader will have an extraordinary opportunity to expand the organization’s national impact, strengthen its partnerships, and build on MOBC’s legacy of service and transformation. The incoming CEO will also foster organizational sustainability, drive strategic initiatives, and serve as a visible ambassador for MOBC’s mission and vision.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position annually is $300,000–$350,000
, with relocation assistance available. A generous benefits package is offered, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 4% match

The President and CEO will lead MOBC’s efforts to advance economic mobility, education, and equity; guide organizational growth and innovation; strengthen partnerships; and steward fundraising, advocacy, and organizational sustainability. The role requires a leader who inspires collaboration, cultivates inclusion, and applies creativity, tenacity, and strong relationship-building skills to address complex social issues through scalable approaches.

Ideal candidates will be visionary and mission-driven with a proven track record in organizational leadership, fundraising, and advocacy. They should demonstrate success in advancing solutions for economic mobility and equity, and possess the ability to lead in a collaborative, authentic, and approachable manner.

If you want to lead this impactful organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates (Click the Apply button below). The cover letter should showcase your passion for the Martha O’Bryan Center and its mission, as well as your organizational expertise in current or prior roles.

The position will remain open until it is filled, but applicants are highly encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration.

Posted: Monday, September 8, 2025
Job # 418

Posted 09/08/25