President/CEO
President & Chief Executive Officer
Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, AK
$225,000+ DOE, great benefits
Lead, shape policy, drive strategy.
A leading statewide trade association is hiring its next President/CEO. This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of one of Alaska’s most prominent advocacy voices—an organization at the intersection of industry, politics, and public trust.
They are looking for a leader with a backbone and diplomacy. Someone who can navigate Capitol Hill one day and lead a statewide campaign the next. If you have a strategic mind, a teacher’s touch, and a voice that can unite a room, this may be your role.
This is a statewide role, based in Alaska. It requires a flexible schedule, travel within Alaska and nationally, as well as active participation in legislative sessions, campaigns, and public forums.
You will lead:
- Strategy and vision—steering the future direction of the organization and shaping long-range plans with the Board
- State and federal advocacy—testifying with credibility, influencing public policy, and building bipartisan relationships
- Member and Board relations—earning trust, managing expectations, and juggling diverse interests with professionalism
- Statewide campaigns and public engagement—ideally including experience leading high-impact efforts with multi-million-dollar reach
- Team, operations, and budget—overseeing staff, contractors, and day-to-day business with strong financial and organizational skills
- Communications and public presence—serving as a confident spokesperson, media contact, and visible leader
You need:
- At least 10 years in senior leadership, preferably in complex organizations, associations, or issue-driven nonprofits
- Experience working closely with a Board of Directors
- Familiarity with 501(c)(6) structure preferred
- Demonstrated success in policy development, advocacy, or government relations
- Industry experience in energy or oil & gas strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in business, law, public policy, or a related field is a plus
Key Skills & Strengths:
- Strategic vision and execution
- Consensus building and stakeholder management
- Public speaking, media engagement, and advocacy
- Contract negotiation and governance
- Financial oversight and budgeting
- Digital fluency and data-driven decision-making
- Navigating politics, regulation, and crisis communications
The Perks:
- DOE, compensation package includes base salary, bonus opportunity, health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, retirement match.
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