Executive Director - Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association

Nebraska Council of School Administrators; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural education association in Nebraska seeks an Executive Director to advocate for rural schools, manage legislative relations, and oversee the organization's financial activities. The role involves developing programs valuable to rural education, organizing annual events, and maintaining effective communication with members. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and management skills. This position offers the opportunity to have a significant impact on rural education across the state.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and ability to advocate for rural education.
• Proven experience in legislative relations and program management.
• Experience managing associations or nonprofits financially.
• Ability to organize large events and coordinate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the voice of rural education for Nebraska's schools.
• Develop an effective legislative and governmental relations program.
• Manage the Association and serve as chief financial officer.
• Develop and manage innovative programs for rural schools.
• Organize the Association's annual convention and events.
• Work with educational and rural community organizations.
• Maintain communication with members.
• Maintain affiliation with the National Rural Education Association.

Skills

Leadership

Public policy & advocacy

Financial management

Strategic planning

Job description

Executive Director - Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association

Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association

NRCSA seeks applications for the position of Executive Director. The Association has 222 school district, Educational Service Unit, and State College members in 91 counties and 24 Legislative Districts. The Association maintains an office in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Key roles of the Executive Director are:

• Serve as the voice of rural education for Nebraska's schools.
• Develop an effective legislative and governmental relations program, including frequent attendance at Legislative hearings and floor sessions to provide testimony and advocacy.
• Manage the Association and serve as chief financial officer.
• Develop and manage innovative programs valuable to rural schools.
• Organize the Association's annual convention and other events.
• Work effectively with other educational and rural community organizations.
• Maintain communication with the membership.
• Maintain affiliation with the National Rural Education Association and related organizations.

440 S 13th Street, Suite A
Lincoln, NE 68508
P: 402-476-8055
TF: 800-793-6272
F: 402-476-7740