Posted 5/18/26
The Arc Westchester is the largest agency in Westchester County supporting children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum, and their families. Through a comprehensive continuum of services, The Arc Westchester works every day to foster independence, support personal goals, and strengthen community participation. With more than 700 dedicated employees supporting nearly 2,000 people across Westchester County and a 2026 budget of $66 million, The Arc Westchester is widely recognized for the quality of its services, its financial stewardship, and its leadership within the broader intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) field.
To learn more about The Arc Westchester, please click here.
The Arc Westchester seeks a seasoned, mission and values-driven executive whose leadership combines strategic judgment, emotional intelligence, and deep commitment to advancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). While there is no single pathway to this role, the successful candidate will bring experience, presence, and maturity aligned with the organization’s scale, community standing, and values.
The CEO is responsible for the overall leadership, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization, ensuring alignment with mission, values, regulatory requirements, and strategic goals. In close partnership with the Board and senior leadership team, the CEO sets and advances organizational strategy, oversees execution of the strategic plan, ensures high-quality, person-centered services across a complex service portfolio, and ensures the organization remains well positioned to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges. The role includes oversight of a complex, multi-service organization with a significant geographic footprint, a large and diverse workforce, and a funding structure heavily reliant on public reimbursement.
The salary range for this position annually is between $330,000 - $385,000 and will be commensurable with experience.
Kittleman & Associates is leading this search on behalf of the Board of Directors of The Arc Westchester.
If you want to play a key role in this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for The Arc Westchester’s purpose, mission, core values, and beliefs, and demonstrate your organizational impact in current or prior roles. To apply through our online portal, please click the Apply button at the bottom of the page.
For best consideration, kindly apply before Monday, July 6, 2026.
The Arc Westchester Position Guide
Skills Required
- Proven senior executive leadership experience in a complex, multi-service organization
- Demonstrated ability to partner with a Board of Directors and lead strategic planning and execution
- Experience overseeing large budgets and sizable workforces (e.g., multi-million dollar budget and hundreds of employees)
- Commitment to mission and values advancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities
- Experience managing services funded primarily through public reimbursement and familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements
What We Do
Kittleman & Associates is an executive search firm dedicated exclusively to nonprofit leadership. It helps nonprofit organizations identify and recruit CEOs and executive directors, combining customized search processes, analytics, sector expertise, and hands-on guidance from consultants with nonprofit leadership or board experience. The firm also advises clients on leadership transitions and succession, supporting organizations across a broad range of nonprofit sectors.
