Executive Director — Public Education Leader

The MH Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance negotiable

Three-year employment agreement with 1

Job summary

The Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) seeks its next Executive Director to lead a statewide nonprofit focused on supporting school committees and local governance in public education.

Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director will oversee strategy, operations, advocacy, and member services, directing a team of eight reports to ensure program relevance and sustainability.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in public education, education associations, nonprofit management, advocacy, or government relations, including legislative engagement; priority will be given to individuals with school committee experience
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree in education, public administration, law, or a related field preferred
• Knowledge of Massachusetts public education, school committee governance, and the legislative process
• Success in public policy advocacy and relationship-building with legislators, government agencies, school leaders, and other education stakeholders
• Demonstrated financial and operational leadership, including budget development and oversight, resource stewardship, compliance, and long-term organizational sustainability
• Executive leadership and management experience, including strategic planning, board relations, operations, staff development, and team leadership
• Experience engaging and serving diverse member constituencies, developing responsive programs and services, and building partnerships across education, municipal, labor, and community sectors
• A commitment to MASC's mission and to advancing equity, inclusion, and excellence in public education

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Governance: Serve as chief executive, advancing the mission and strategic priorities established with the Board; support the Board, Executive Committee, and Division Chairs; and strengthen leadership development and succession planning
• Member Services & Programs: Oversee professional development, policy services, superintendent searches, publications, and conferences, ensuring programs remain relevant and valuable to school committees statewide
• Advocacy & External Relations: Serve as MASC's principal spokesperson and advocate with the Legislature, DESE, and other partnering organizations and stakeholders, while cultivating strategic partnerships across the Commonwealth and nationally
• Operational Excellence & Fiscal Management: Lead and develop staff within a collaborative, accountable culture, and steward the Association's finances and resources to ensure long-term sustainability

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Board relations

Staff development

Operations management

Team leadership

Public policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Diversity & equity

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) seeks its next Executive Director to lead a statewide nonprofit focused on supporting school committees and local governance in public education.

Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director will oversee strategy, operations, advocacy, and member services, directing a team of eight reports to ensure program relevance and sustainability.