Association Executive Group, an AMCI accredited association management company with more than 30 years of success managing not-for-profit associations, trade associations, foundations and professional societies, is looking for an Executive Director to join our team.
The Executive Director, in addition to an association specialist direct report, shall manage one or more organizations and shall be the central focal point for all information, tasks, and knowledge associated with each organization. The job responsibilities shall be executed directly or by supervision of staff and shall include the responsibilities itemized in the management contracts of each association. While other departments might be responsible for performing various functions (accounting, administration, membership, marketing, graphics, IT, etc.) the Executive Director shall be responsible for coordinating those efforts on behalf of the Association. This position reports directly to the President/CEO.
The Executive Director will make it a priority to help define the strategic direction, ensuring that resources are in place to accomplish important mission goals; remain motivated and capable of exceeding expectations in service to the members; and building an inclusive, cooperative culture of service to members.
Responsibilities:
- Oversight and management of the development, planning and attending meetings of the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
- Implement Board policies, serve as primary contact with industry partners, and build industry alliances.
- Develop an understanding of the association’s strategic goals, programs, projects and day-to-day functioning to ensure cohesive functioning and messaging through multiple communication mediums.
- Lead volunteer committees and task forces and set up meetings as necessary; providing guidance and recommendations as well as driving forward momentum of programs and publications.
- Implementation of all programs, projects, and initiatives to meet the organization's mission, goals, needs and priorities.
- Timely support and assistance to members, Board committees, contract partners, and the negotiation and administration of contracts with Board direction.
- Financial management and insight of all aspects of operations and budget preparation with a focus towards maintaining financial stability, transparency, and revenue growth.
- Industry conference and event planning, management, and execution for on-site and virtual platforms.
- Maintain and grow membership utilizing membership and engagement models that are consistent with organizational strategies and priorities.
- Coordinate and manage webinars, e-learning, educational content, publications, press releases, email blast notifications, social media, website updates and other marketing initiatives.
- Oversee marketing and communications to ensure all content is professional, includes fine-tuned key messaging, and stays constantly updated.
- Executive management and/or development with a proven track record of achieving results and fulfilling the association's mission and goals.
- Organizational leadership, strategic planning and collaboration-building abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with volunteer leadership, volunteers in the organization, and relate to members.
- Strong conference and event planning and management.
- Should have proven track record in implementing tactics, building programs, and launching initiatives to meet goals and objectives according to timelines as well as leading volunteers.
- Demonstrated success execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple requests with the flexibility to shift priorities.
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail, including planning, development and task facilitation.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, including the ability to suit different audiences (internally and externally).
- Ability to implement vision, think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgment, lead change.
- Financial and budget management skills.
$65,000 - $75,000 salary
50% employee health & vision insurance premium
Hybrid / flexible schedule