Executive Director -- Ohio Council of Churches

Posted: October 6, 2026

General Duties:

The Executive Director will be responsible for the functioning and mission of the Ohio Council of Churches – a non-profit organization made up of (currently) 23 partner judicatories of Christian denominations around Ohio that are a Christ-Centered movement for peace, justice, and unity. The Council accomplishes its work by:

• Fostering relationships through study, worship, dialogue, and prayer. 

• Connecting Judicatory leaders working on common missions. 

• Proclaiming God’s justice in a broken world. 

Full Description.

Requirements:

1. Be ordained in good standing of a partner judicatory. 

2. A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a regional ecumenical context OR 5 years serving in a judicatory level context.  

3. Proficient use of basic digital tools (Canva, Squarespace, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, etc.) 

Full Description.

Pay Range: $45,000 - $60,000 annually

How to Apply:

Email a resume and letter of Interest to Ohio Council of Churches Search Committee Chair, Rev. Dave Long-Higgins, chair of the Council of Churches, through his executive administrator, at  [email protected]. The application deadline is October 23rd.

Director of Programs -- American Council of Engineering Companies of Ohio

Posted: October 2, 2026

General Duties:

ACEC Ohio is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and relationship-oriented professional to serve as Director of Programs. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of ACEC Ohio's conferences, educational programs, and special events, while serving as a key staff liaison to regional chapters and volunteer committees.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3–5+ years in association management, nonprofit event coordination, meeting planning, or professional services.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Core Competencies: Strong project management skills, detail orientation, budget management skills, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Full Description.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience with event planning and volunteer management to [email protected] with the subject line "Director
of Programs Application."

Senior Source Water Policy Manager -- Alliance for the Great Lakes

Posted: September 29, 2026

General Duties:

The Senior Source Water Policy Manager works on critical unmet water quantity challenges in the Great Lakes region. They develop research questions and methods, plan and conduct research to identify causes, impacts, and solutions, develop policy analyses, and publicly educate and communicate findings to stakeholders in support of advocacy efforts under the Water Resources Program of the Alliance’s strategy. The Manager works collaboratively with partners across the Basin to achieve the Alliance’s water quantity goals. They serve as a key liaison to researchers, project partners, and stakeholders across the Alliance’s focus states. The Manager maintains a working knowledge of Great Lakes source water programs and policies as they affect the Great Lakes and uses that knowledge to recommend new opportunities within the Alliance’s programs, with a particular emphasis on supporting underserved and disadvantaged communities. They ensure timely and high-quality execution of relevant Alliance strategic plan deliverables, and partner with a variety of other staff members to support internal work planning, external communications, grant proposals, and reports.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or JD preferred, with at least seven years of increasing professional experience in water policy research and analysis, natural resources management, government affairs, or similar field.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills, with the ability to independently track policy and regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions and quickly identify critical legislative and regulatory provisions. 

Full Description.

How to Apply:

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, references, and writing or work sample that demonstrates relevant qualifications to [email protected]. Include the job title in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis starting on September 18th, 2026, and until the position is filled. 

Request for Proposal: Feasibility Study -- Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies

Posted: September 17, 2026

General Duties:

OACAA is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a feasibility study exploring shared services, collaborative service arrangements, and potential fee-for-service opportunities that could strengthen operational capacity across Ohio’s Community Action Network.

Full Description.

Requirements:

• Consultant or firm overview and relevant experience.
• Proposed approach, methodology, and stakeholder-engagement strategy.
• Project timeline and milestones.
• Detailed cost proposal.
• Examples of comparable work and at least three relevant references.

How to Apply:

Submission Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET. Submit proposals electronically to: Jason Smith, Executive Director, Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies
[email protected]