Association Headquarters is searching for an Executive Director to support our valued client partner. The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the association under the direction of its officers and board leaders. The Executive Director is responsible for the effective conduct of the affairs of the association and assists the officers and the board leaders in the formulation of the association's mission, goals, and objectives. Infrequent consultation with the Association President, the Executive Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the staff, programs, and activities and is responsible for its fiscal management and staffing.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To be considered for this position, the online application must be submitted, along with an updated resume. All applicable fields on the application are required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Legal Compliance
Assures that Association has proper governing and legal documents
Responsible for association operating in compliance with applicable laws and regulations (State and Federal laws, Articles and bylaws, etc.)
Follows AH's published best practices with respect to articles of incorporation, annual incorporation filings, and Bylaw compliance)
Strategic Direction
Follows AH's best practices in leading assigned organization to create a Strategic Plan and update it regularly
Oversee implementation of the Strategic Plan
Lead Board to maintain a strategic focus
Risk Management and Insurance Coverage
Ensures that assigned organization has appropriate coverage for all programs and performs a regular review to confirm that it is maintained.
Oversees proper filings related to copyrights and/or trademarks in order to properly protect assigned organization's intellectual property
Governance and Leadership Development
Effectively lead Board and Committee structures that align with an organization's strategic plan
Oversee creation and consistent delivery of Board orientations
Facilitate creation and documentation of an effective Leadership Development program in conjunction with Board so that a constant pipeline of emerging leaders is created and maintained
Create and maintain a nomination process that aligns with the strategic goals and focus of the organization
Identify skill gaps
Oversee proper voting process
Oversee a consistent Board self-assessment process
Execute and maintain required volunteer governance forms (anti-trust, confidentiality, conflict of interest, whistleblower, etc.)
Finance
Develop, present and manage the organization within an annual budget
Oversee effective financial reporting to the Board and relevant committees, proactively alert Board to any significant variances
Create and maintain an investment policy statement and all related reporting
Oversee an annual audit by an outside accounting firm
Accreditation Compliance
Conduct annual partnership survey and work with AH's CERO and client partner Board to respond to any reported concerns
Review client contract with all team members on a regular basis
Follow all document retention policies
Follow all file structure policies
Educational Delivery/Meetings/Certification
Oversee all events and conferences
Maintain an awareness of online educational options, virtual meeting options
Membership
Maintain an understanding of all market segments and stakeholders
Lead conversations with Volunteer leaders to document membership trends and perform the necessary analysis
Facilitate regular membership surveys to maintain an understanding of member experiences and identify opportunities for new products and/or services to add value to members
Create and maintain relevant privacy policies
Staff Leadership
Perform timely annual performance reviews, conduct an annual review of each team member's job description
Proactively focus on succession planning for each role on the team
Maintain an organizational chart
Support professional development of each team member, identify relevant training programs or specialized skill development programs
Image, Brand Management
Create and maintain documented policies related to use of logo
Oversee adequate PR and Media training for Volunteer Leaders Maintain relevant style manuals and enforce usage so that brand awareness and consistency is achieved
What you'll bring to the table - Education, Experience, and Required Proficiencies
- Bachelor's degree required or a minimum of ten years related industry experience
- CAE preferred
What we offer - Employee Company Benefits
Hybrid / Flexible work schedules available
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Company paid basic life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee Paid
AFLAC available
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Paid holidays
401k retirement plan available
On-site Fitness Center, open 24/7
Gym reimbursement program
Training and Development opportunities
What sets us apart
Named Best Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal 9 Times - based on a survey conducted of our employees
Industry Leader - Most credentialed AMC and the 1st AMC to be Customer Service Certified by the Customer Service Institute of America
Who is AH?
AH is a professional services firm that specializes in helping non-profit organizations achieve their mission, create value, and advance their causes, industries, and professions. We have four main divisions within AH - a full-service Association Management Company; a Marketing and Communications Agency (MarCom); a Meetings & Events Management Team; and a division that focuses on other custom solutions such as strategic planning, website builds, database integrations, accounting services, staff recruitment, credentialing management, public affairs and lobbying, and growing non-dues revenue.
Our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
Association Headquarters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the following; race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), family status, marital/civil union status, religion, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status), language, national origin, political affiliation, socio-economic status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Since our founding in 1978, a red chair has served to symbolize the philosophy of Association Headquarters and to embody AH's unwavering commitment to supporting and celebrating the non-profit community. This red chair is the seat of honor every one of our client partners is afforded when they choose to partner with AH. From this seat you will write your association's story, craft your message, and assert your mission as AH's experienced team gathers around to ensure that all you say is realized
