Chief Executive Officer

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC), a national service organization rooted in Ignatian spirituality, seeks a mission-driven and visionary leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). IVC’s mission is to provide adults—often those entering retirement or a new life chapter—with a transformative opportunity to integrate service, community, and spirituality through skilled service opportunities at partnering nonprofit organizations. IVC was founded nearly thirty years ago by Jesuits Fr. Jim Conroy, SJ, and Fr. Charlie Costello, SJ, to be more than just a volunteer program, but rather a formation community that invites seasoned adults to bring their wisdom, compassion, and professional experience to those on the margins while deepening their own spiritual lives.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the next CEO will join IVC at a pivotal moment in its evolution. Guided by the Imagine IVC Strategic Plan 2035, the organization is poised for ambitious growth, increased national visibility, and deepened spiritual formation. For the second time, IVC this year has been awarded the Maryland Nonprofits Standards for Excellence Accreditation, an honored distinction that showcases IVC’s commitment to ethics, accountability and operational excellence. With more than 550 Corps Members serving in 30 states and nearly 400 nonprofit partner agencies, IVC contributes an estimated $12.5 million in annual service value while responding to increasing demand from nonprofits facing constrained resources. The CEO will have the opportunity to shape the next chapter of IVC’s impact—strengthening the national brand, assessing organizational infrastructure, and thoughtfully advancing expansion that remains rooted in Ignatian values and a relational culture. This position provides an opportunity for a motivated and energized CEO to make a significant impact on a successful organization ready for the next phase of its development. 

IVC is a financially stable and growing organization with a diversified revenue base, and is planning a campaign to fund the expansion of Corps Members, thereby growing the organization’s reach. The CEO will play a central role in external fundraising and friend-raising, serving as a compelling ambassador for IVC’s mission and impact. Working closely with the Board and advancement staff, the CEO will cultivate a culture of philanthropy that builds on the loyalty of volunteers, donors, and partners, while positioning IVC to partner with additional organizations within established regions, to enter new communities, and also to expand virtual service opportunities.

IVC seeks a CEO with a track record of effective leadership as well as an understanding of the Jesuit charism and Ignatian spirituality. The successful candidate will empower and support a mission-driven staff, foster trust and open communication, and invest in assessing and strengthening organizational culture. The CEO will work closely with the Board of Directors to advance strategic priorities and ensure that IVC continues to offer a transformative path where service, spirituality, and community come together to enrich both those who serve and those who are served.

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in the recruitment of its next CEO.

LOCATION AND COMPENSATION

This is a remote position within the United States, with the expectation that the CEO be able to easily travel nationally. The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $175,000.

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Applications (including CV and cover letter), inquiries, and nominations should be submitted in confidence below.

Phillip Petree is leading this search with Kristen Andersen and Ryan Smillie.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be an objective of IVC. Employment is based on capabilities and qualifications without discriminating against anyone on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law. IVC will not discriminate on the basis of religion except where it deems religious belief or practice to be relevant to effective performance of essential job duties.