About Vida Water
Vida Water (“Vida”) is a Public Benefit Corporation that believes all Texans deserve trusted water. A wholly owned subsidiary of Texas Water Trade, Vida’s mission is to make trusted water accessible to all Texans at an affordable price. Vida was selected in 2021 as part of the Lone Star Prize competition, a joint effort of Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Lever for Change to find and fund bold solutions focused on building healthier, stronger communities in Texas.
With the groundwork laid in partnership with Texas Water Trade and the University of Texas atEl Paso, Vida is set to launch a subscription service in late 2024. This service will install and maintain Point of Use water systems for households and businesses, initially focusing on El Paso County with the intention of expanding into other geographies. Vida’s goal is to become a trusted brand preferred by anyone seeking safe and reliable water solutions.
The Opportunity
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for leading the strategic development of Vida Water, a social enterprise startup, and growing a sustainable water service designed to meet the needs of unserved Texans. The CEO will have primary responsibility for stewarding funding relationships, testing and refining market strategies, and building and innovating the enterprise, all while ensuring company-wide adherence to all relevant regulations and internal policies. The CEO will play an integral role in fulfilling Vida’s promise of earning and leveraging philanthropic capital to grow a sustainable enterprise.
Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years’ experience, with a strong preference for experience working in startup environments
Experience leading a social enterprise
Demonstrated ability leading an organization to reach measurable goals
Diverse experience with fundraising and a familiarity with a variety of funding types, including grants, equity and debt
Experience developing and adapting business plans and models
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to represent Vida Water in a professional and engaging manner
Ability to thrive in a demanding, dynamic and entrepreneurial setting
Strong time management and interpersonal skills
Conversational Spanish with the willingness to gain fluency
The salary range for the CEO is $175,000-$190,000 dependent on skills and experience. The CEO must be based in Texas with the ability to travel to support Vida’s current and future regional locations across Texas.
GoodCitizen has been retained by Vida Water to conduct this search. To learn more and apply, visit GoodCitizen’s website: https://www.goodcitizen.com/executive-search/vida-water-chief-executive-officer/
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