Executive Director
Associations International
Executive Director
Associations International
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Kentucky
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About the role
- Provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for USWAG in collaboration with the Board and Associations International
- Execute strategic plans, budgets, and financial strategy
- Oversee daily operations, programs, and services aligned with member needs
- Evaluate new initiatives and revenue opportunities
- Serve as advisor and facilitator to the Board of Directors
- Represent USWAG publicly and professionally as spokesperson and advocate
- Serve as a liaison between the Technical Committee Chairs and the Board
- Oversee Board and Technical Committee nominations, elections, orientation, and succession planning
- Ensure compliance with the organization’s bylaws and policies and applicable regulatory requirements
- Foster a member-centric culture to drive engagement and retention
- Maintain and build collaborative relationships with members, relevant regulatory agencies, industry coalitions, and other partners
- Identify new areas for membership growth and expansion
- Lead communication strategy including digital, media, and member updates
- Support development of technical content and policy updates
- Oversee planning and execution of events, conferences, and workshops
- Report to both the AI Chairman and USWAG Board of Directors with responsibilities aligned to USWAG’s bylaws, strategic plan, and budget
Requirements
- Experience with regulatory agencies, processes, and technical advocacy (background in the electric utility industry or environmental regulation preferred)
- Strategic and political acumen to navigate complex stakeholder environments
- Strong communication, writing, public speaking, and advocacy skills to represent USWAG and attract members
- Proven project management skills and experience working with or supporting a Board of Directors
- Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree or credentials preferred
- Travel of up to 20% for business needs, including meetings, conferences, and site visits
- Established network with agencies such as EPA and DOT/PHMSA (preferred)
- Understanding of technical advocacy vs. political lobbying (preferred)
- Experience in membership-based organizations, coalition-building, or prior Executive Director/board service (preferred)
