President and CEO Plymouth, MA

President and CEO ABOUT THE ARC OF PLYMOUTH AND UPPER CAPE COD

The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries (ABI), and their families/caregivers. Through a wide range of services including residential programs and employment services, day programs, family resources and advocacy, The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod ensures that people with disabilities have the tools, opportunities, and respect they need to live full, self-directed lives.

The mission of The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod is to empower and support people with disabilities and their families to belong, contribute and thrive. By providing services and advocacy support to individuals with disabilities, The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod helps them to succeed. The organization provides services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout southeastern Massachusetts and upper Cape Cod.

The guiding principles which drive The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod’s mission are that people with disabilities are people first, and that they are to be respected, treated with dignity and valued for who they are and what they can accomplish.

With deep roots in the region, The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod was established in 1966 by a group of parents that wanted better lives for their children. They have grown into a full-service organization that provides services and support throughout southeastern Massachusetts.

Today, The Arc is recognized as a leading service innovator, offering services that are individualized, flexible, and self-directed in nature. People supported by The Arc receive highly individualized services such as Agency with Choice, Adult Foster Care, Shared Living and Individualized Home Supports. The agency also provides Information and Referral, Employment Training and Placement Support, Community-Based Day Supports, Autism Services and residential services for people living with an acquired brain injury.

The organization is recognized for its commitment to dignity, inclusion, and innovation in service delivery and care. The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod’s work transforms lives and sets the standard for disability services statewide. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and strong community partnerships, The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod combine person-centered care with advocacy efforts that shape the future of disability rights and inclusion.

The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod by the numbers:

• Budget of $12 million
• 200 employees
• 170 individuals served in 2025
• Nearly 60 years serving individuals with disabilities

The Arc is a nationwide organization with each state running both a statewide chapter and several local chapters within the state. The 17 local chapters of The Arc of Massachusetts, which The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod is an active member of, work throughout the Commonwealth to provide services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Learn more about The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod here.

The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod seeks a visionary, collaborative, and mission-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next chapter. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will oversee a $12M+ budget, close to 200 staff, and a diverse portfolio of program funded primarily through state contracts.

This is a pivotal moment for the Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod. The incoming CEO will inherit a financially stable organization with a strong reputation and an engaged Board, but one operating in a rapidly changing environment for disability services. Strategic leadership is needed to navigate funding shifts, workforce challenges, and increasing demand for high-quality, community-based supports while elevating the Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod’s voice, impact, and reach.

The role offers an opportunity to influence both local and statewide service delivery, strengthen organizational resilience, and…