San Diego Community Power is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. As Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a growing, community-driven, not-for-profit public agency at an important point in its evolution. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO provides strategic leadership across the organization, translating Board priorities into measurable results while balancing clean energy advancement, affordability, reliability, fiscal sustainability, regulatory requirements, and meaningful benefits for the communities San Diego Community Power serves. Leading an organization of approximately 100 FTEs, the CEO will work through an executive leadership structure that includes four direct reports: the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, and Clerk of the Board. Together, this leadership team will strengthen organizational performance, empower staff, build trusted relationships with the Board and member agencies, and position San Diego Community Power for its next chapter of service, innovation, and clean energy leadership.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, forward-thinking executive with proven senior leadership experience in clean energy, utilities, energy procurement, or a related sector, and the ability to establish a compelling vision for the organization’s future. They will possess strong business and financial acumen, balancing clean energy goals with customer affordability, competitive rates, fiscal responsibility, and effective risk management. The ideal candidate will be a trusted public-sector leader who understands elected-board governance, transparency, the Brown Act, and public records requirements, while building productive relationships with member agencies, communities, regulators, labor, and regional partners. They will be an effective communicator and collaborative people leader who can translate complex information into clear recommendations, build strong teams, empower employees, and foster a positive organizational culture. Additionally, they will be an innovative problem solver who identifies opportunities to expand clean energy adoption and customer value while demonstrating a genuine commitment to equity, community benefit, affordability, and public service.