Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

Alternatives, Inc. | Billings, Montana

Lead One of Montana's Premier Community Corrections Organizations

Following a planned executive leadership transition, the Board of Directors of Alternatives, Inc. is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as our next Chief Executive Officer.

Since 1980, Alternatives has partnered with state and federal agencies to provide supervision, treatment, education, and reentry services that enhance public safety and support meaningful behavioral change. Today, Alternatives operates as a $20 million organization serving individuals and communities throughout Billings, Montana and surrounding areas.

The Opportunity

The CEO will lead a well-established nonprofit organization with a strong reputation, talented leadership team, dedicated staff, and longstanding partnerships throughout Montana's criminal justice and behavioral health systems.

This executive role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead a mission-driven organization with significant community impact.
• Partner with an engaged Board of Directors.
• Advance strategic growth initiatives.
• Strengthen community and governmental partnerships.
• Guide organizational culture and leadership development.
• Shape the future of community corrections and reentry services in Montana.

Position Overview

The CEO is responsible for:

• Strategic planning and organizational leadership
• Financial oversight and fiscal stewardship
• Executive leadership and staff development
• Community and stakeholder relations
• Contract and regulatory compliance
• Program oversight and organizational growth
• Collaboration with the Board of Directors 

Qualifications

Required

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or Business Management and five years of experience in correctional or social services;
• Management and supervisory experience.
• Strong budgeting and fiscal management skills.
• Public relations and stakeholder engagement experience. 

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences and eight years of experience in correctional or social services.
• Management and supervisory experience.
• Strong budgeting and fiscal management skills.
• Public relations and stakeholder engagement experience. 

Preferred

• Nonprofit leadership experience.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors.
• Knowledge of correctional, behavioral health, or social service systems.
• Experience in organizational growth and strategic planning. 

Compensation

Starting salary: $175,000 annually, with consideration given to experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package included.

Recruitment Timeline & Selection Process

The Board of Directors of Alternatives, Inc. is committed to conducting a thorough, fair, and transparent search for its next Chief Executive Officer.

Application Period

• External Applicants: October 15 through November 14, 2026 - Closes at 5pm.

Interview & Assessment Period

• November through December 2026

Anticipated Final Selection

• January 2027

Expected Start Date

• January or February 2027

The CEO recruitment process will include multiple stages of evaluation designed to assess skills and experience. 

While the Board intends to follow the recruitment timeline outlined above, dates and process steps may be adjusted as necessary to support a comprehensive and effective search process. Alternatives, Inc. reserves the right to modify the timeline, selection process, or position announcement at its discretion and as organizational needs require.