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04
Oct
2011

CGWA is hiring

CGWA is hiring

Job advertisement by the CWGA - Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association:

"Do you share the Stoke?  If high wind gets your motor running, the Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association in Hood River, Ore., would like to hear from you. We’re looking for an energetic, passionate, full-time year-round advocate of windsurfing. Salary is $30,000. Our new Executive Director will manage a member-based nonprofit, provide the friendly face of our sport throughout the Gorge, and represent the interests of the windsurfing community to the Gorge community. Duties include event and program development and implementation, fund-raising and financial management, communication with members and the community, and a close working relationship with a 15-member board.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills to complement a toolbox of desktop computer skills, including a mix of desktop computer skills such as familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, photo editing and page design applications. The CGWA makes extensive use of online communications tools, including blogging and other social media. Familiarity and enthusiasm for such technology is essential.

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Executive Director Position Description

  • POSITION TITLE: Executive Director
  • REPORTS TO: CGWA Board of Directors
  • SALARY: $30,000

SUMMARY

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association.  The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In program development and implementation, the Executive Director will:

  • IN INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT:
    • Assure that the organization has a long-range strategic plan which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
    • Act as a visionary/information bearer to the Board of Directors in drafting policies and organizational development, and look to the future for new opportunities.
    • Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
    • Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agendas and supporting materials in conjunction with the Executive Committee.
    • Oversee the work of other staff and volunteers, and ensure proper compliance with personnel policies.
  • IN EVENTS AND PROGRAMS:
    • Plan, coordinate, and assess Windfest, King of the Hook, the Gorge Windsurf Awards Party, and other events and clinics that are relevant to the organization’s mission.
    • Oversee all aspects of Gorge Groms, from asset management to registrations and clinic supervision.
    • Create and nurture programs and an associated financial plan that are in line with CGWA’s mission.
    • Oversee the work of and provide support for the Access Committee in identifying beach access projects.
    • Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of CGWA’s work, and oversee work and satisfaction of volunteers.
    • Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the local environment and windsurfing industry.
  • IN MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT:
    • Ensure that membership communications and renewals happen in a timely manner.
    • Advise the board on membership recruitment strategies, and provide opportunities and tools for people to become new members.

In budget and finance, the Executive Director will:

  • Make recommendations for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.
  • In conjunction with the Treasurer, prepare an annual budget and see that CGWA operates within budget guidelines.
  • Work with the Board of Directors to ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
  • Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are in place and followed.
  • Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization.
  • Oversee membership recruitment and retention efforts in conjunction with the Board and Executive Committee.
  • Develop and maintain positive relations with the funding community, members and potential members.

In communication, the Executive Director will:

  • Represent CGWA within the windsurfing and Gorge community on behalf of the Board of Directors.  Represent the Gorge windsurfing community to local, regional and national agencies and organizations.
  • Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization.
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders and constituents to keep them informed of CGWA’s programs and point of view, and to identify changes in the community served by the organization.  This is through online communications and face-to-face networking meetings.
  • Create and implement a communication plan that uses modern techniques and technologies to accurately communicate CGWA’s story to the Gorge windsurfing community and our partners on an ongoing basis.  These methods may include social media, print media, and website updates.
  • Develop and foster strong networking relationships and cooperative arrangements with other community groups, organizations, funders, politicians, agencies, businesses, and manufacturers."

Author: Administrator