Chief Executive Office

Winter Growth, Inc.

Chief Executive Officer

Location: Columbia, MD 

Full time, in-person

Compensation: $140K – $160K

About Winter Growth

Started in 1979, Winter Growth is an adult day program, memory
care,  assisted living, and respite care program rooted in
independence, dignity, and life satisfaction.  The unique,
community-based, nonprofit model for seniors and adults with
disabilities has been known as the place where friendships grow,
care is extraordinary, and days are filled with engaging
activities, exercise, laughter, and friends.

Winter Growth has two locations: Columbia, MD and Olney, MD,
each offering an intimate setting that feels like home and that
provides several community-centered benefits, including:

Services that are responsive to
individual preferences, needs, and values
A deeper opportunity for social
connections and closer relationships with staff and others because
residents see the same people every day
Encouragement of independent mobility
resulting from a one-story layout intentionally designed to be
accessible for all to navigate
Low staff-to-resident ratios,
allowing nursing team members to spend more time caring for each
individual
Easily control the spread of viruses
and other illnesses while also helping residents stay stronger
longer
Meals are provided and prepared
onsite and served in a manner reminiscent of gathering around a
family table

Winter Growth has an annual operating budget of $5M, a staff of
80, and nearly 100 volunteers spread across two centers, caring for
up to 47 overnight residents and up to 131 adult day program
participants. The organization also enjoys support and engagement
from a deeply committed Board of Directors who are long-time
residents of Montgomery and Howard Counties and long-time
supporters of Winter Growth. 

For more information, please visit www.wintergrowthinc.org.

About the Chief Executive Officer role

Winter Growth seeks its third Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in
45 years to continue the successful impact and reputation of
compassionate and genuine care for residents, staff, families, the
Board, and key community partners.  The ideal candidate has a
deep passion for serving seniors, a strong sense of connection, and
knowledge of the healthcare sector. They are a strong leader of
vision, mission, and people and bring a record of modeling a
collaborative, kind, and respectful culture.  Reporting to the
Board of Directors, the CEO will oversee six direct reports,
including: 

Montgomery County Center
Director 
Howard County Center Director
HR Director
Development Director
Facility Director
Finance Director

The CEO will collaborate with this team to oversee the strategy,
operations, programs, and two properties.

Winter Growth is valued and deeply respected by families and
residents due to the long history of outstanding care and the
intimate family feel of the centers.  The next CEO will bring
experience fostering a similar environment while simultaneously
leading and managing operations to ensure the business side of the
organization is as effective and efficient as
possible.  

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to build
on a solid foundation of success and continue to deepen and broaden
the impact for which Winter Growth is so well known.  The new
leader will be familiar with health policy and compliance for
residential assisted care facilities and adult day care programs.
They will empower and amplify the Winter Growth staff and Board,
ultimately impacting the health and well-being of their residents,
families, and the Montgomery and Howard County communities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Leadership

Lead Winter Growth’s strategic
direction, collaborating with the Board, staff, and key partners to
design, implement, and track goals aligned with the vision,
mission, and strategic plan
Develop and maintain a trusting,
transparent working relationship with the Board of Directors and
ensure open communication about the success and challenges of
financial, programmatic, and operational performance
Ensure ongoing organizational
excellence, performance evaluation, and consistent finance,
administrative, fundraising, communications, and other
organizational systems
Develop and maintain a comprehensive
understanding of the current landscape and build positive
relationships with the community to deepen Winter Growth’s
impact.

Programs and Resident Care

Ensure the programs and services of
Winter Growth align with the organization’s mission and vision
through planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Ensure all programs are high-quality,
that they are compliant with industry rules and regulations, and
that they have an impact on residents
In collaboration with Center
Directors and program staff, design, develop, and expand new and
existing programs to meet the changing needs of the community.
Ensure all families are engaged,
receive timely updates and communications about their loved ones,
and are informed on Winter Growth services and special events
Oversee processes to ensure Winter
Growth is meeting/exceeding the expectations of families

Team Leadership and Culture

Foster a collaborative and kind
culture of genuine teamwork and common purpose among all Winter
Growth staff
Model and animate Winter Growth
values, centering respect, compassion, development, and celebration
within and among Winter Growth staff, Board, residents, families,
and partners
Build a sense of togetherness and
belonging with the team and center diversity, equity, and inclusion
in all interactions
Engage, empower, inspire, and hold
staff accountable for fulfilling their responsibilities 
Strengthen internal communication and
foster collaboration across departments and tenures to cultivate
strong, trusting working relationships
Identify, hire, and support
high-quality Winter Growth staff, ensuring ongoing professional
development opportunities and foster high staff engagement and
retention

Operational and Financial Management

Develop a keen understanding of the
rules and regulations of the adult day program and assisted living
and ensure Winter Growth is in compliance
Ensure creation, adherence to, and
maintenance of organizational policies and procedures to facilitate
effective workflow, decision-making, and communication protocols
across the organization
Oversee the finance function,
ensuring transparent financial reporting and accurate cash
flow
Develop relationships with community
partners, potential donors, and County officials by sharing impact
stories

Communications and External Relations

Serve as the key external voice of
Winter Growth in the community, building relationships with a
variety of stakeholders, champions, and donors 
Proactively seek out partner
organizations, leaders in the community, county and state
government officials, and steward and manage relationships on
behalf of Winter Growth
Develop and implement an internal
communications plan to ensure Winter Growth staff receive the
necessary information and are well informed on internal and
external developments that affect their work

Qualifications

The Winter Growth Search Committee recognizes that not every
candidate will bring every element of knowledge, skills, and
experience listed below and welcomes candidates with various
experiences and backgrounds. 

Demonstrated unwavering passion and
commitment to the mission of Winter Growth
Prior experience in healthcare,
long-term adult care, senior adult day program, or residential
and/or long-term care preferred
Proven executive leadership
experience with a track record of effectively building, empowering,
supporting, and inspiring a diverse staff to meet and exceed
organizational goals
Possess strong, clear, and
transparent communication skills, capable of engaging, connecting,
and inspiring various stakeholders, including staff, clients,
families, and community partners
Proactive problem-solving skills, who
can bridge the gap between strategy and operational execution, who
brings experience navigating the complex and evolving healthcare
landscape
Experience overseeing essential
executive functions, including strategy development, financial
management, operations, and programs, aligning with the
organization’s goals 
Demonstrated keen business acumen and
a proven record of managing complex policies and procedures while
consistently maintaining an ethos of collaboration, trust,
cooperation, and care
Ability to thrive both internally by
fostering strong relationships with staff and strategy and
externally with community partners and organizational
champions
Displays an interest and curiosity in
understanding the Montgomery and Howard County communities if new
to the area

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is $140,000 – $160,000. Salary
is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Winter Growth
offers generous benefits and a dynamic environment.

How to Apply
Winter
Growth has retained the LeaderFit executive search firm to lead
this search. 

Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume via
the LeaderFit application portal.

Click
HERE to submit your application.

Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis. The position
will remain open until filled.

Winter Growth, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and
all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.