Executive Director - Virginia & West Virginia

National Association of Social Workers•Glen Allen, VA

About The Position

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), founded in 1955, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers globally, with over 120,000 members. NASW is dedicated to enhancing the professional growth and development of its members, establishing and maintaining professional standards, and advancing sound social policies. This Executive Director position supports both the Virginia and West Virginia Chapters, reporting to the National Office and accountable to the Chapter Board of Directors. The role involves planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating Chapter staff, programs, and activities to meet objectives and member needs, while maintaining effective internal and external relationships for productive performance and growth.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of Association policies, procedures, and operations.
Knowledge of professional social work issues.
Master’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
Three to five years in administration, management, and policy in addition to educational requirement.
Experience working in volunteer associations.
Demonstrated management and supervisory skills.
Analytical research skills.
Communication (both verbal and written) skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy.
Negotiation skills and experience.
Ability to travel as required to host conferences, attend coalition/legislative meetings.

Nice To Haves

Professional degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited school is preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as Executive Director of the Chapter, reporting to the National Office and accountable to the Chapter Board of Directors.
Recommends and participates in the formulation of policies and makes decisions within existing policies as approved by the national NASW Board of Directors.
Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates Chapter staff, programs, and activities to ensure objectives are attained, plans are fulfilled, and member needs are met.
Maintains effective internal and external relationships through management, leadership, and communication to achieve economical, productive performance, forward-looking programming, and constructive growth of the Chapters.
Ensures the Chapter Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and officers are kept fully informed of the Chapter's conditions and operations.
Attends all meetings of the Chapter Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
Recommends programs to the Chapter Board of Directors that will further the objectives of the Chapter.
Implements decisions of the Chapter Board of Directors consistent with decisions of the national NASW Board of Directors and the National Office.
Develops and administers specific policies, procedures, and programs for day-to-day operations to implement Association goals.
Meets reporting requirements established by the National Office, including financial reporting and progress towards goals.
Plans and manages the Chapter budget in conjunction with the National Office and coordinating with the Chapter Board.
Administers Chapter funds under the direction of the National Office and consistent with the authority of the Chapter Board.
Submits all required reports to the National Office, including materials for an annual report and the annual consolidated audit.
Prepares grant proposals to fund specific Chapter activities as directed by the Chapter Board of Directors.
Establishes a sound organization structure for the Chapter office.
Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises Chapter staff as authorized by the National Office.
Directs and coordinates staff.
Identifies potential voluntary person power of the Chapter through member involvement on committees and task forces.
Maintains effective relationships across the Association and keeps the Chapter Board and members informed of materials and policies from the National Office.
Plans and executes communications to the general membership, including annual reports, newsletters, and news releases.
Provides staff support to membership recruitment and retention programs, evaluates results, and recommends policies and procedures.
Promotes interest and participation in Chapter activities among the membership.
Provides staff support for legislative, regulatory, and electoral advocacy activities of the Chapter.
Facilitates the planning, promotion, and administration of official Chapter meetings.
Participates in the planning and conducting of workshops and educational programs.
Assists the Chapter President in developing liaisons between the Chapter Office and local program units.
Provides special assistance to leadership of local program units.
Visits local program units periodically to understand their interests and problems.