Cincinnati IT Community Leader

The Circuit; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Circuit in Cincinnati seeks an Executive Director to lead a membership- and sponsorship-driven IT association. You will drive strategic initiatives, manage a small team, and collaborate with the board to expand impact, partnerships, and regional visibility.

This outward-facing role focuses on growth, funding, and community engagement. You will build relationships with CIOs, vendors, universities, and regional partners to advance The Circuit’s mission and ensure sustainable program delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong executive presence.
• Comfortable engaging senior technology leaders.
• Experienced in business development or community engagement.
• Able to sell value without being transactional.
• Entrepreneurial and self-directed.
• Strategic Visionary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organizational strategy with the board and staff.
• Oversee membership and sponsorship programs and revenue growth.
• Represent The Circuit in the CIO/tech ecosystem and build partnerships.
• Mentor staff and drive performance and accountability.
• Manage operations, budgets, and program delivery.

Skills

Executive leadership

Engaging leaders

Business development

Community engagement

Entrepreneurial

Strategic vision

Job description

The Circuit in Cincinnati seeks an Executive Director to lead a membership- and sponsorship-driven IT association. You will drive strategic initiatives, manage a small team, and collaborate with the board to expand impact, partnerships, and regional visibility.

This outward-facing role focuses on growth, funding, and community engagement. You will build relationships with CIOs, vendors, universities, and regional partners to advance The Circuit’s mission and ensure sustainable program delivery.