The Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) seeks a strategic, community-centered Executive Director to lead a high-performing education nonprofit that serves as the sole nonprofit partner to the Los Alamitos Unified School District. LAEF delivers enrichment programming and critical funding that benefits every student, at every level, across all schools, through a hybrid model of fee-based programs and philanthropic support. The Executive Director will lead a mature and growing organization that operates after-school and summer enrichment programs at scale and funds grants, mental health initiatives, and innovation across all campuses.
Qualifications: - 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit, education, or related sector - Proven success in fundraising and donor development - Experience managing programs, staff, and multi-site operations - Strong relationship-builder with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders - Demonstrated ability to balance mission impact with financial sustainability Preferred Qualifications: - Background in education (teaching, school leadership, or district collaboration) - Experience running fee-based programs or earned revenue models - Active involvement in professional or community organizations (e.g., fundraising or civic groups) - Grant writing and program development expertise - Experience supporting STEAM, enrichment, or youth development initiatives Compensation: This position offers an annual salary of $150,000 to $180,000, based upon qualifications and experience and benefits that include 6 sick days, 17 holidays and 12+ days of vacation time, 403B with 3% match. Health Insurance fully paid by LAEF with optional dental at employee cost.
LAEF's Executive will be an employee of LAEF, not Los Alamitos Unified School District, and will not receive payment into CALSTRS. LAEF is a private non-profit independent organization and is a separate from the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Direct all questions about the position to sarah@sterlingsearchinc.com Application procedures: submit an application through Sterling Search at For more information about LAEF visit:
LAEF Executive Director • Los Alamitos, CA, United States
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