Executive Director

The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, with a membership of 7000, seeks an Executive Director with demonstrated leadership and management skills. Applicants should have substantial knowledge of, and strong commitment to, the social work profession and its values, with an awareness of the diversity of social work practice, and should be able to engage, inspire, and mobilize the Association’s membership.

Position requires:

• Senior leadership experience working with professional or non-profit organizations and their volunteer Boards
• Minimum of 5 years of executive level experience
• Social work degree, MSW preferred; college degree required
• Strong management skills, including ability to provide oversight for organizational and leadership development priorities, legislative efforts, membership services, and continuing education programs
• Strong budget and financial management skills
• Strong program planning and implementation skills
• Strong public policy and legislative experience and skills
• Community organizing experience
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills
• Experience working with traditional and social media
• Commitment to excellent membership support and engagement
• Basic proficiency with Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), as well as working in the online/cloud environment.

Location: Boston. Travel required to other MA communities, as needed.

Salary: Commensurate with experience; excellent benefits, include health and retirement.

Application deadline: January 20, 2017 – Electronic applications only. Email cover letter and résumé, addressing above qualifications, to: naswmaexecutivedirectorsearch@gmail.com

EOE – Committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Applicants from diverse communities are encouraged to apply.