EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Every Body Texas believes access to safe, unbiased, high-quality sexual and reproductive healthcare is a universal right and works for a future where every person in Texas can access that care, regardless of identity or income. Now with 19 staff and at a pivotal point in its organizational journey, Every Body Texas seeks applications and nominations for its next CEO.

The CEO will lead and guide Every Body Texas into the next phase of its work to increase access to sexual and reproductive healthcare by funding and training healthcare providers in a way that increases access for clients. The CEO will take an active role in working with board, staff, and stakeholders to set organizational vision and strategy. They will serve as a strong external ambassador and advocate for the organization’s work, developing deep relationships that result in additional partnerships, opportunities, and resources to advance the organization’s mission. The CEO will lead a highly skilled, dedicated team and foster a collaborative and inclusive culture. They will report directly to the Board of Directors and supervise a team of directors.

Organizational Background and Impact

In 2013, Every Body Texas was named the Title X Family Planning grantee for Texas, the organization responsible for distributing the only federal funds dedicated to family planning care to clinics across the state. In 2023, Every Body Texas supported a diverse network of more than 30 healthcare agencies in Texas with more than $15M in funding, serving more than 180,000 clients per year. In addition to administering this critical funding, Every Body Texas implements innovative projects to advance statewide sexual and reproductive health access and advocates for the policies and investments that increase access to care.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

1. 7-10 years of overall program or advocacy leadership experience, with 5+ years leading an organization of comparable scope and complexity or serving in a substantial senior leadership capacity in such an organization.
2. Bachelor’s degree (required), with training or advanced degree in public health, business, law, or public administration (preferred).
3. Experience with major federal or state grants management and oversight (required), with knowledge of federal Title X funding regulations (preferred).
4. Experience interfacing with Texas policymaking, advocacy, and legal landscapes (preferred).
5. Understanding of healthcare policies, funding sources, and federal/state regulations regarding reproductive healthcare.
6. A strong track record of development success across multiple fundraising sources, including experience with grant writing.
7. Experience in working with multiple and diverse stakeholders, including elected officials, board members, government and private sector workgroups, community advocates, etc.
8. Ability to successfully lead staff and maintain a strong sense of staff culture and cohesion in hybrid and/or remote work environments.
9. Proven experience working in close partnership with and/or leading a nonprofit board of directors.
10. Experience managing senior leaders and aligning diverse teams towards a common vision and goals.
11. Knowledge of and commitment to centering and advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) principles in internal culture and in programmatic work.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $160k - $180k annually. Every Body Texas offers a robust benefits package, including:

1. Generous vacation time, beginning with 30 days per year.
2. 100% employer-sponsored premiums for employee’s health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (employee pays dependent premiums).
3. Employer-matched retirement contributions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Location

This position requires residency within the state of Texas. Every Body Texas allows staff to work remotely to perform their job functions. Due to the nature of travel for this position the CEO can anticipate that work will be performed both remotely and frequently from Austin and locations throughout Texas.

Travel

The CEO can anticipate frequent travel within Texas to four in-person staff meetings annually, two in-person board meetings annually, and an in-person provider meeting every other year. Other travel will be required throughout Texas for meetings and events on an as-needed basis, with occasional travel required outside of the region.

TO APPLY

More information about Every Body Texas may be found at: www.everybodytexas.org.

This search is being led by Cara Pearsall, Stephanie Guidry, and Tyra Gravesande of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website.

Every Body Texas is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to creating an environment and team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, styles, and experiences. We encourage all to apply because we believe a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes. Every Body Texas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.