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Women's Business Enterprise Council Metro NY Greater DMV April 12, 2024 New York, NY or Washington, DC (remote office with in-person meetings and events regularly). About WBEC NY DMV The Women Presidents’ Educational Organization (WPEO) was founded in 1999 by Dr. Marsha Firestone, a pioneer in opening doors for women-owned businesses and now operates as two councils WBEC Metro NY and WBEC Greater DMV Inc. (WBEC NY & DMV). The mission of WBEC NY DMV is to create increased access to business opportunities for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). WBEC NY DMV, as a regional affiliate to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), is recognized for building long-standing partnerships with leading U.S. corporations that have world-class supplier diversity programs. When these Corporate Members become involved with WBEC NY DMV, they find enormous value from having direct access to businesses that meet the rigorous standards of women-owned business certification – a guarantee that the business is owned and operated by women who share the Corporate Members dedication to supplier diversity and are driven to achieve success. Their certified women-owned businesses build on their success through mutually beneficial partnerships with Fortune 1000 corporations, federal agencies and other WBEs nationwide. Most Fortune 1000 corporations require women-owned businesses to be WBENC certified to access their supplier diversity programs. These world-class programs serve as a bridge to countless business opportunities for certified WBEs. Organizational Structure WBEC NY DMV is a regional affiliate of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s premier third-party certification organization for women-owned businesses. WBEC NY DMV comprises two of the 14 U.S. regional partner organizations of WBENC, i.e., Metro NY and Greater DMV. The NY region includes NY State, Northern and Central New Jersey through Trenton, NJ, and counties on the Southern Connecticut Shoreline – including Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London. The DMV region includes Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Together these two regions represent one of the largest territories within the WBENC regional affiliate structure. The Opportunity The new President & CEO will provide leadership of an established women’s business community and 501(c)(3) that has successfully operated for over 25 years. The WBEC NY DMV is having an incredible impact today processing over 3000 certifications annually, partnering with 87 corporate members, while offering a number of best-in-class leadership development programs and hosting multiple networking events and conferences. The support and partnership with major corporate brands, coupled with the community of women in business and an impressive Board supporting their work have made the WBEC NY DMV what it is today. The organization generates revenue from certifications, memberships, conferences, corporate sponsorships, and grants. The goal for the new President & CEO is to enhance what is working well and the strong foundation that has been built, while thoughtfully considering the future and how to sustain and grow over time. Opportunities range from modernizing the membership experience and offerings to platform enhancements to diversification of trainings and events to ensuring a pipeline of ‘next generation’ leadership is attracted to and seen throughout the membership. Compensation WBEC NY DMV cares deeply about their staff wellness. They offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) contribution, and sick, vacation, bereavement, and paid holiday time. The compensation package for this position is $230,000 + 10% Bonus + 50% Safe Harbor. Location New York, NY or Washington, DC (remote office with in-person meetings and events regularly). Contact Diversified Search Group has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Megan Shattuck, Caitlin Iseler, and Whitney Ambrose are leading this search. To make recommendations or to express interest in this role please fill out the form or email [email] . All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Women’s Business Enterprise Council Metro NY Greater DMV

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