CEO/President Opening with The Pelican Institute

Company Description

The Pelican Institute is a nonpartisan research and educational institute, and the leading voice for free people, ideas and markets in Louisiana. The Institute advances well researched reform policies that provide opportunity for individuals and society, based around a constitutionally limited government.
The organization is in a unique position today. The much-loved Founder and President, Kevin Kane, passed away last fall. Alongside the partnership of the national State Policy Network, we are seeking a unique executive professional fit to honor Kevin’s legacy while increasing Pelican’s influence in the years to come. Company Culture: Well researched policy ideas are indispensable currency at The Pelican Institute, but they are considered the beginning of the road. Moving those ideas into the marketplace is the objective. This requires a talented and relational leader who hires a team with the same attributes. At the end of the day, cultural reform is key.
The Pelican Institute fulfills its mission by:

• Providing Louisiana policymakers, opinion shapers and their staffs with sound research and pathways from “here to there.” Upon request, we provide testimony and help lawmakers troubleshoot options.

• Ensuring Louisianans have the information necessary to make wise decisions and hold their government accountable. Pelican facilitates public dialogue through social media, direct communication, seminars, lectures, and debates.

• Engaging with media and presenting sound freedom-oriented reforms through commentaries, reports, and interviews.

Job Description

We seek an individual who is energized by the inevitable challenges and triumphs that lie ahead. This person must have and continue to develop the following attributes:

• An undeniable conviction for the betterment of the State of Louisiana.

• Knowledge and relationships within the state legislature, policy network, and business community.

• A desire and commitment to speak with investors and donors, to raise the requisite revenue to grow the institute.

• The ability and desire to work with the board and assist positively with strategy and fiduciary compliance.

• Demonstrable capacity or track record to hire and nurture talent.

• Desire to fully grasp the vision, mission, and values already embedded in The Pelican Institute, but who also has the confidence and competence to be an autonomous leader to lead the organization into the future.

• Humility. We are looking for a high capacity leader who appreciates working alongside others to get the job done—someone who realizes the outcomes require collaborative partners to whom respect is due.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and some work experience in this or related fields required.

Additional Information

Compensation will be based on candidate’s level of experience.

Benefits will be dependent on individual candidate.

This person would live in the greater New Orleans area or have ties and be willing to relocate. Travel requirements are subject to the work at hand and the mission to be accomplished.