Executive Director
About the role
The National Nursing Workforce Center (NNWC), formerly the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers, is a national 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to strengthening and sustaining the nursing workforce.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the organization’s strategic plan in partnership with the Board of Directors.
Drive organizational growth, long-term sustainability, and national impact.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing, and mission-driven organizational culture.
Identify emerging trends and opportunities that strengthen NNWC’s national leadership position.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors.
Partner with the Board to establish priorities and monitor organizational progress.
Serve as a national spokesperson and thought leader on nursing workforce policy and strategy.
Develop and sustain strategic partnerships with federal agencies, national organizations, healthcare systems, academic institutions, and philanthropic partners.
Represent NNWC in national coalitions, professional forums, and interprofessional initiatives.
Advance NNWC’s influence through policy engagement, publications, presentations, and national visibility.
Lead the development of national reports, policy briefs, and workforce thought leadership.
Develop and implement strategies that ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Diversify organizational revenue through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and fundraising initiatives.
Oversee budgeting, financial management, and compliance with all nonprofit and regulatory requirements.
Maintain operational excellence across systems, infrastructure, technology, and vendor relationships.
Maintain organizational performance metrics and ensure efficient resource allocation.
Oversee high-impact national programs, including workforce research, technical assistance, and member engagement activities.
Guide the planning and execution of national meetings, conferences, and educational initiatives.
Ensure all programs are relevant, high quality, scalable, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Advance innovation in workforce data analysis, workforce planning, and policy development.
Lead implementation of NNWC’s national rebrand and long-term brand strategy.
Strengthen the organization’s national visibility through strategic communications and digital engagement.
Promote NNWC’s mission, values, and impact to members, partners, funders, and policymakers.
Qualifications
Demonstrated executive leadership and organizational management experience.
Proven ability to lead national initiatives and influence policy.
Strong strategic thinking, systems-level leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
Demonstrated success building consensus and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
Experience managing complex partnerships, programs, and funding portfolios.
Knowledge of healthcare workforce trends, preferably nursing workforce policy, infrastructure, and workforce data.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven nonprofit environment.
Master’s degree required.
Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, DNP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7–10 years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit, healthcare, workforce, nursing, policy, or related sectors.
Experience with workforce research, workforce data, or health policy strongly preferred.
Experience supporting or collaborating with state-level initiatives preferred.
Experience overseeing budgets, financial operations, and resource development required.
Skills
Strategic thinking and systems-level leadership.
Collaboration and consensus-building.
Communication and presentation skills.
Financial management and budgeting.
Workforce research and data analysis.
Nursing workforce policy and infrastructure.
Policy engagement and advocacy.
Board liaison and governance.
External relations and partnerships.
Executive leadership and organizational management.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement plan participation.
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
Professional development and continuing education support.
Performance-based compensation growth opportunities.
Pay
$120,000 – $140,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule
This is a full-time remote position requiring periodic domestic travel, including conferences, national meetings, Board meetings, and stakeholder engagements. Travel is expected up to approximately three weeks annually, with occasional week-long travel commitments.