Regional based non-profit trade association seeks dynamic executive director to lead a growing association. The association is a chapter of an international association, has a staff of three, budget of more than $1 million and membership of 1,500. The successful candidate must have strong project management, communication skills and financial experience. The candidate should also work effectively in motivating volunteers and providing strategic direction to the organization. Needs to be a self-starter who has keen problem solving and consensus building skills.
Qualifications:
Excellent leadership skills, project management, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and both written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple overlapping events, ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and must exhibit continuous attention to detail.
Demonstrated financial management skills, including budgetary, financial reporting and fundraising.
Experience with membership generation, marketing, event planning and public relations
Strong background in developing and evaluating administrative programs.
Strong background in utilizing technology for daily operations and to improve and grow the Chapter, including application of computer programs; website maintenance and development; social media; and desktop publishing experience.
Proven experience in strategic planning and implementing the strategic direction of the Board.
Continuing professional education and active affiliation within a group of individuals to make the work of the Chapter successful.
Understanding of, and commitment to, the contribution of volunteers, working with committees, accepting ideas, and maintaining delineation of staff and volunteer roles.
Excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of human resources management and the ability to utilize appropriate procedures to recruit, retain, motivate, coach, reward and develop the human resources of the Chapter.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in related field; CAE designation preferred
Minimum of five years of experience in management position, preferably non-profit trade association management.
Travel to and from offsite meetings.
Availability of own transportation for work use.
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, as required.
Physical ability to move moderately heavy boxes and materials.
For immediate consideration, please forward your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: CAIOCoffice@gmail.com.
About Community Associations Institute Orange County Regional Chapter (CAI-OCRC) The Orange County Regional Chapter of Community Associations Institute (CAI-OCRC) provides education, networking, resources and advocacy for community associations and the professional and volunteers who serve them.
Members include condominium associations, cooperatives, and homeowner associations as well as those who provide services and products to community associations. The Orange County Regional Chapter has more than 1,500 members including nearly 600 businesses and represents thousands of households. Visit our website for additional information: www.caioc.org.
About CAI Orange County
CAI is an international membership organization dedicated to building better communities. With over 43,000 members, CAI has 64 chapters worldwide, including Canada, the Middle East and South Africa, and relationships with housing leaders in a number of other countries, including Australia and the United Kingdom. CAI provides information, education and resources to the homeowner volunteers who govern communities and the professionals who support them. CAI members include association board members and other homeowner leaders, community managers, association management firms and other professionals who provide products and services to associations.
We believe homeowner and condominium associations should strive to exceed the expectations of their residents. We work toward this goal by identifying and meeting the evolving needs of the professionals and volunteers who serve associations, by being a trusted forum for the collaborative exchange of knowledge and information, and by helping our members learn, achieve and excel. Our mission is to inspire professionalism, effective leadership and responsible citizenship—ideals reflected in associations that are preferred places to call home.
