Executive Director

Position Description: Executive Director

The Executive Director (ED) serves as chief staff executive, recommends and participates in the formulation of policies, and makes decisions within existing policies as they have been approved by the Board of Directors. The position plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the staff, programs, and activities of the association to assure that objectives are attained, plans are fulfilled, and member needs are met. The ED achieves economical, productive performance, forward-looking programming, and constructive growth of the association.

The ED is responsible to the Board of Directors for the administration of the headquarters office and for proper interpretation and fulfillment of all functions, responsibilities, authority, and relationships, and reports directly to the President.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority

Within the limits of the association’s bylaws and policies, the Executive Director is responsible for and has commensurate authority to accomplish the duties set forth below.

1. Keeps the Board of Directors fully informed on the condition and operation of the organization and on all important factors influencing the leadership and members. Attends and reports at all meetings of the Board of Directors.
2. Recommends to the Board of Directors modifications to existing policy and the formulation of new policies and programs that will further the organization’s objectives.
3. Executes all decisions of the President and Board of Directors except when other assignment of execution is specifically made.
4. Executes contracts and commitments authorized by the Board of Directors.
5. Develops policies, procedures, and programs to implement the general goals and objectives established by the Board of Directors.
6. Develops and promotes interest and participation in programs on the part of its members through the organization’s communication media and personal contact with the membership.
7. Approves all communications for the general membership and external audiences.
8. In cooperation with the Treasurer, develops, recommends, and upon approval operates within an annual budget. Ensures that all the organization’s funds, physical assets, and other property are appropriately administered and safeguarded. Approves all expenditures.
9. Works with an outside accounting firm in overseeing all financial management responsibilities including the payment of bills; preparing and analyzing internal financial statements and annual audit; authorizing payroll; and signing company tax returns.
10. Ensures the organization is in full compliance with all local, state, and federal rules governing corporate and program activities.
11. Recruits, hires, trains, and oversees all staff, with full responsibility for promotion or termination.
12. Provides the necessary liaison and staff support to committee chairs and committees to enable them to properly perform their duties.
13. Plans and produces national events, including the RFP process, hotel negotiations, development of marketing campaign, program development, and revenue generation. Develops and executes event programming in cooperation with volunteer planning committees, manages event budget and all arrangements to meet financial objectives.
14. Provides management services to the education foundation in compliance with the management agreement agreed by both organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline that promotes business acumen and working with people.
• Seven to ten years of association management or relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of finance, marketing, and small business management.
• Strong staff management and volunteer leadership skills.
• Adept at thinking creatively and bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective to the organization’s leadership.

Email [email protected] for more information on how to apply.