Association Executive Director - Lockport, NY

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as public administration, nonprofit management, education, agriculture, human ecology, or a related discipline
• Minimum of six (6) years of related experience
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit, public sector, educational, community-based organizations, or other comparable setting including experience with organizational planning, staff supervision, and partnership development
• Meet the travel requirements of the position, including travel within the county, region, and state as needed
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate
• Maintain an approved driver’s license that meets insurance eligibility standards
• Meet acceptable background check requirements
• Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English
• Ability to work on-site with significant presence at the Lockport NY office as well other locations for business purposes
• Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Proven ability to navigate challenging and ambiguous situations in a constantly changing environment through strategic thinking, sound judgment, and change management
• Demonstrated experience in fiscal management, including developing and managing budgets, basic understanding of financial statements, and experience with finance policies, audits, and internal controls
• Knowledge and awareness of, and experience in, human resources practices, including recruitment, performance management, and experience with employment law and organizational policies compliance
• Demonstrated experience and success in managing people
• Demonstrated ability in building and maintaining partnerships with boards, government officials, community leaders, funders, and other stakeholders
• Experience in resource development, such as grants, contracts, fund development strategies, and/or public funding advocacy
• Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions
• Perform day-to-day management including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and ensure risk management protocols are met
• Regional Operations – actively pursue opportunities to expand program capacity, improve administrative efficiency, and reduce operation expenses with other CCE Associations
• Active participation in CCE Executive Leadership Conferences (ELC) and regional meetings
• Work flexible hours including evenings/weekends
• Maintain a strong visible presence in the association and the county to build connections with staff and community leaders
• Prepare and submit accurate expense reports and vouchers
• Ensure strict confidentiality of all information and data
• Transport self and/or program materials/resources necessary for responsibilities
• Professional improvement and development planning with Board President
• Collaboration in activities in support of Cornell Cooperative Extension

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as public administration, nonprofit management, education, agriculture, human ecology, or related discipline
• Minimum of six (6) years of related experience
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit/public/educational/community-based organizations
• Travel within the county, region, and state as needed
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekends
• Driver’s license meeting insurance eligibility standards
• Background check requirements
• English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
• Ability to work on-site at Lockport, NY office and other locations for business purposes
• Proficiency with Windows-based software including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience in fiscal management (budgets, financial statements, audits, internal controls)
• Experience with human resources practices (recruitment, performance management, employment law compliance)
• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with boards, government officials, community leaders, funders, and other stakeholders
• Experience in resource development (grants, contracts, fund development strategies, public funding advocacy)
• Ability to perform day-to-day management with risk management and regulatory compliance
• Ability to translate priorities into program objectives and outcomes
• Strategic planning and change leadership
• Volunteer management and engagement
• Public relations and brand ambassador responsibilities
• Understanding of Extension system and Land-Grant mission
• Ability to manage facilities and information systems
• Experience with grant management and donor relationships
• Nonprofit/government/public sector leadership experience