SSTI President & CEO
SSTI, a national nonprofit organization focused on strengthening initiatives to create a better future through science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, seeks a President & CEO, who will work with the SSTI Board of Trustees and staff to set the vision and direction for the organization. The President & CEO serves as both the voice for and to the technology-based economic development (TBED) field, advocating for the field, and encouraging effective action by TBED organizations and personnel.
The President & CEO has the ability to shape the nation’s economic competitiveness, work closely with states and regions as they plan for our innovation-focused economy, and guide the field to operating with maximum impact and efficiency. This opening comes as there is increasing interest at the federal, state and local level in the U.S.’s technological competitiveness and ensuring the benefits of the technology economy reach all regions and people.
The new President & CEO has the chance to take the impact SSTI has had in its first 28 years and magnify that for the new opportunities ahead. The field is continually evolving as new technologies develop, new approaches are created, and societal needs change.
SSTI values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and candidates from all backgrounds to apply for the position. Applications will be accepted until June 23, 2024. A pdf of the full position description can be found at: https://ssti.org/sites/default/files/SSTI%20President%20CEO%20Job%20Desc.... A cover letter, a resume, and the names and contact information for three references should be submitted to: https://ssti.applytojob.com/apply/OSDVL6j7zk/President-CEO
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