Executive Director

Michigan Townships Association; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Townships Association seeks a dynamic Executive Director to lead operations and advance the organization's mission. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, strategic thinking capabilities, and experience in local government. Responsibilities include overseeing programs, managing budgets, and fostering member relationships in a non-profit environment.

Qualifications

• Local government knowledge and experience is highly desirable.
• Experience mentoring and developing staff.
• Education, training, or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, programs, and services including communications.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with legal counsel.
• Promote workplace culture that aligns with the mission.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Public speaking

Innovative mindset

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Michigan Townships Association provided pay range

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Base pay range

$230,000.00/yr - $290,000.00/yr

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About the Organization

The Michigan Townships Association (MTA) was formed in 1953 as a unified voice representing Michigan’s township governments. We are a voluntary membership, 501(c) 4 not-for-profit corporation serving the government closest to the people. We are the largest community of local government officials in the state, and one of the largest in the nation. More than 99% of Michigan townships are Association members, signifying their commitment to the continuation of strong, vibrant local government. We are seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Executive Director of the Association.

For additional information about MTA, visit: Michigan Townships Association

About the Role of Executive Director

The Executive Director is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the effective management of operations and the advancement of the Association's mission and strategic objectives. They work closely with the Board to facilitate the ongoing development, implementation, and evolution of the Association’s overarching mission, coordinating staff and resources to advance the Association’s goals, achieve key objectives, and continually improve programs and services for members.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and oversee the operations, programs, and services including communications, and outreach strategies while ensuring quality control and evaluating the effectiveness of existing programs and services.
• Provide oversight and administration of budget preparation and monthly financial reports.
• In collaboration with legal counsel, negotiate and administer contracts.
• Develop and execute alternative funding sources, creative business models, partnerships and strategies to ensure sustainability of the Association and its ability to provide proactive, cutting-edge programming and services.
• Promote a workplace culture that aligns with the mission to provide leadership and support to staff.
• Serve as primary organizational spokesperson and liaison to external groups.
• Proactively cultivate and promote strong membership relationships and extensive professional contacts while providing guidance, advice and recommendations within areas of expertise.
• Lead and support statewide and national advocacy efforts and policy initiatives.

About You

The ideal candidate is a transformational leader who acts as a catalyst for inspiring others, both within the organization and outside of it. They effectively communicate our compelling vision, and move people to commit to our mission through their example and passion. They continually push beyond the status quo to make the Association better each day.

• Innovative/Entrepreneurial Spirit with the ability to translate bold ideas into action.
• Local government knowledge and experience in a township or association is highly desirable.
• A strategic thinker and risk taker who knows when to exercise discretion or propose change.
• Experience in budgets and financial management.
• Experience in human resources, including supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.
• An expert public speaker, adept in inspirational and persuasive formal public presentations as well as messaging in informal settings.
• Education, training or experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Master’s degree and/or professional certifications are preferred.
• Willing to travel as needed.

To Apply

• Applications are requested by July 11, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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