Executive Director

Title: Executive Director
Organization: Community Health Services (CHS)
Location: Aspen, CO (Hybrid / On-site)
Salary: $130,000 – $165,000 + Mountain Perks
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Are you a visionary strategist with a deep passion for health equity?

Community Health Services (CHS) is seeking an inspiring, community-mindedExecutive Director to lead our $1.41M non-profit safety-net clinic in Aspen, Colorado. Operating since 1971, CHS delivers low-cost reproductive, preventive, prenatal, and oral healthcare to diverse mountain communities across Pitkin, Eagle, and Garfield counties.

If you are a calm, community-minded and grounded leader who can bridge supporting quality clinical care with managing long-term strategic and financial stability, we want to hear from you. See the full Position Profile here:

Why Join Us? (Total Rewards & Lifestyle Perks)

• Competitive Pay: $130,000 – $165,000 per annum.
• Financial Security: Simple IRA with a 3% employer match.
• Health & Balance: Medical, dental, vision, generous vacation, and a wellness stipend.
• Perks: Discounted ski pass and weekly staff meals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Drive an inclusive, client-centered culture and execute data-informed annual and long-range planning.
• Fiscal Management: Oversee a $1.41M budget, medical billing models, grant revenues, and community fundraising.
• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing clinical and administrative team.
• Community Alliances: Serve as the public face of CHS, braiding service resources with regional health departments and hospital networks.
• Board Relations: Report directly to the Board Chair and collaborate on fundraising initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred, e.g. MSN, DNP, PA, MHA, MPH, MBA or other commensurate degree preferred).
• Experience: 1–3 years in clinical healthcare setting AND 3+ years of senior executive leadership in healthcare and/or nonprofits.
• Skills: Strong financial acumen, board governance background, and stellar communication skills.
• Plus: Bilingual (Spanish) and local community-building experience desired.