Hybrid Executive Operations Lead | Nonprofit Association

Tennessee Bar Association; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Bar Association in Nashville seeks an experienced Assistant Executive Director to lead day-to-day operations, staff management, and the execution of strategic priorities in partnership with the Executive Director.

You will oversee departments across administration, programs, communications, finance, technology, and governance; supervise staff, shape policies, manage budgets, and advance member services for the legal community while upholding the association’s mission.

Qualifications

• Significant progressive management and organizational leadership experience.
• Experience in nonprofit organizations or professional associations is desirable.
• Familiarity with governance, technology implementation, and cross-functional leadership is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational leadership and prioritizes work across departments.
• Supervises directors and staff; coaches managers and supports professional development.
• Oversees hiring, onboarding, compensation administration, employee relations, and personnel decisions.
• Develops and maintains employee handbook provisions, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversees budgets, financial reporting, and long-range planning.
• Leads planning and implementation of technology, systems, and security across the organization.

Skills

Organizational leadership

Staff supervision

Budget oversight

Strategic planning

Technology leadership

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tennessee Bar Association in Nashville seeks an experienced Assistant Executive Director to lead day-to-day operations, staff management, and the execution of strategic priorities in partnership with the Executive Director.

You will oversee departments across administration, programs, communications, finance, technology, and governance; supervise staff, shape policies, manage budgets, and advance member services for the legal community while upholding the association’s mission.