Vice President of Programs & Impact | Keystone Community Services
Lead Keystone’s programs as one portfolio. kpCompanies is honored to partner with Keystone Community Services to identify its next Vice President of Programs & Impact: a strategic, mission-driven leader who will connect four distinct service areas, strengthen operational performance, and build the systems and accountability needed to sustain measurable community impact.
The role comes at a meaningful point of transition. With established programs, experienced leaders, and opportunities to strengthen operational performance, Keystone is seeking a leader who brings deep expertise, operates independently, and builds alignment and accountability across the portfolio.
Keystone Community Services strengthens the capacity of individuals and families to improve their quality of life. Based in Saint Paul, Keystone provides food and basic needs support through its Community Food Center, Foodmobile, food rescue, and resource navigation; helps seniors live well in their community through Meals on Wheels, Linkages, Active Seniors, and case management; and offers young people tutoring, youth employment, the Teen Tech Center, Career Pathways, and the Express Bike Shop.
Vice President of Programs & Impact
Experience & Qualifications
- At least seven years in a senior leadership role in a nonprofit, healthcare, or human services setting
- Experience overseeing a multi-program human or social services organization, with responsibility for strategic planning, operations, staffing, compliance, and performance
- Case management program oversight, including compliance, documentation, and billable revenue, while delivering strong results for participants
*All applicants will be reviewed and considered in strictest confidence.
Step Into Meaningful Work
Reporting to the President/CEO and serving on the Senior Leadership team, the Vice President leads Keystone’s four Program Directors and sets the systems for program evaluation, performance measurement, and compliant, billable case management. Alongside senior leadership, the Vice President also helps shape Keystone’s strategy, its funding, and the story it tells about its impact.
The first priorities, in order: strengthen case management billing performance, capacity, and compliance; establish reliable program measurement and evaluation systems; strengthen Program Director alignment and accountability; advance the three-year portfolio strategy; and deepen strategic partnerships.
Within 12 to 18 months, Keystone’s programs operate with clear performance expectations, reliable impact data, stronger internal systems, and sustainable service delivery. Case management demonstrates improved billing performance and capacity, Basic Needs operates with greater efficiency, and Program Directors lead with increased accountability and independence.
Wages & Compensation
This role offers a competitive salary of $105,000–$115,000, commensurate with experience.
High Valued Benefits
There is a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid time off; life and disability insurance; retirement benefits
Lead with Purpose and Impact
You will lead programs that support vulnerable populations, driving measurable outcomes and community impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in Saint Paul, MN.
They Trusted Us
Keystone Community Services chose kpCompanies because of its deep network in the nonprofit sector and its proprietary Exceptional Talent Match™ Process. kpCompanies has placed more than 1,000 leaders and offers a 180-day guarantee on every permanent placement. This search demands a leader who can drive program excellence and community impact, and kpCompanies is uniquely positioned to find that leader.
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