Seeking an Executive Director (ED) with the experience and abilities to help prioritize, operationalize, and ultimately realize key elements of our strategic plan. We also believe that self-reliant, confident, planful, outgoing, and collegial candidates will be well-suited for this position.
The Executive Director will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the facility plus organizing and undertaking priority projects with staff and committee support provided by the Society. The Executive Director will report to the President of the Board of Directors, regularly communicate to/with the entire Board, and supervise the Language Program Director.
Work Schedule: This position entails a variable and flexible schedule that includes regular evening meetings and weekend events.
Key Skills:
- Excellent financial management skills, including developing budgets and managing finances.
- Familiarity with the laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations.
- Strong written, verbal, and social media communication marketing skills.
- Adept at working with volunteer committees and volunteer-driven events.
- Ability to prioritize and respond to shifting conditions in an organization.
- Understanding of event management, especially large community events.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate staff and oversee contractors and vendors.
- Software skills using such programs as Neon, Constant Contact, Google Drive, etc.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to negotiate effective solutions with stakeholders/members.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
- Ability to work with multi-cultural, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary teams.
Key Experience:
- Success leading an organization through a major transition or transformation.
- Effective collaboration with a nonprofit Board of Directors and committees.
- Fundraising, including seeking sponsorships and member recruitment.
- Property management skills.
- Coordination of large cultural community events.
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000, depending on training and experience, health care insurance (medical and vision), PTO, and 7.5 days off for holidays.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, written description of previous work and other relevant experience, and contact information for three (3) references to:
German American Society
Attn: Dirk Pollworth
5626 NE Alameda St
Portland, OR 97213
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Executive Director for German American Society of Portland
The German American Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Learn more at www.germanamerican.org