Bakersfield, California
Posted: 04-May-26
Location: Bakersfield, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $150,000-$180,000 DOE/Q
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Internal Number: FIELD/EPIC Pres CEO
Administration office: Bakersfield Union Office, 2240 S. Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307
Closing date: May 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
The Farmworkers Institute of Education & Leadership Development and Escuela Popular Instituto High School (FIELD/EPIC) is looking for a proven educational leader to become their President/Chief Executive Officer. FIELD is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and EPIC is a statewide charter school program with campuses in Southern, Central, and Northern California employing over 200 people. Our core purpose is to empower underserved communities to achieve self-sufficiency through education, workforce development, and employee-owned social enterprises. Come lead this exciting and rewarding work!
Tentative Interview Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Target start date: ASAP
- Master's degree preferred
- Ten (10) years of progressive leadership in nonprofit and/or educational organizations preferred
- Demonstrated success leading organizations, managing cross-functional teams, and securing extramural funding
- Experience in K-14 education and/or adult education and/or charter school oversight and operations
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
- California Driver's License and automobile insurance.