Live Oak Adult Day Services seeks a Executive Director. Please click to view the full position description or to nominate/apply.

The new leader will be a fundraising and client recruitment professional with experience leading teams that deliver direct services to dependent seniors with mild to moderate dementia.

Live Oak began its adult day services in Los Gatos in 1983. Today it operates four Centers throughout the community serving 200 clients annually. The day programs are designed to provide cognitive stimulation for dependent seniors, prevent social isolation, and delay or prevent unwanted institutionalization. For caregivers, Live Oak provides a respite from caregiving. The organization also orchestrates meet-ups and support groups and offers referral services that help maintain program participants in the family home. Live Oak strives to provide these services without significant financial burden for those with limited resources.

The Executive Director’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the organization remains financially strong as it delivers on its mission and position Live Oak to continually evolve its highly respected services. It requires a combination of business acumen; the ability to identify families and individuals in need of services; experience working with partners to orchestrate successful engagement with families and funders; leading and inspiring teams; and a passion for the well-being of the aging population. Supported by a team of 22, Live Oak’s budget is approximately $1.5M, with services funded roughly by 35% public support, 50% fees paid by participants, and 15% other donations and investments. The complete position description can be found here.

We appreciate you sharing the position description with your network, and also any nominations you might have.

For additional information or to apply, please contact Lisa Grossman & Mark Oppenheim at info[at]moppenheim[dot]com.