POSITION:
Full-time Executive Director to provide operational and strategic leadership for nonprofit professional and trade organizations. This is a highly visible role which demands extensive customer service skills, ability to manage multiple accounts, a high level of professionalism, and ability to interface with association leadership regarding the conditions and operations of the organization. This role demands a dynamic leader who not only drives results but also cultivates a culture rooted in our company values: Excellence, Family, and Trust.
You will plan, organize, direct and coordinate Board members, volunteers and AMI staff and oversee the operational activities of each association. Success in this position requires a positive, results-oriented manager with excellent follow-through and attention to detail; the ability to identify and manage resources required to provide client services; impeccable organizational and governance skills; strong and persuasive communication skills; the ability to lead a customer-focused staff team; good technology skills; and an entrepreneurial mindset. The ideal candidate must thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment where prioritizing and multi-tasking are the norm. The Executive Director reports directly to the AMI President.
This is a hybrid position with staff based in the Greater Seattle area with majority of work taking place central to Seattle and once-monthly-on-average work in our headquartered location in Gig Harbor, WA.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing inspired, strategic guidance and counsel to client Boards of Directors
- Managing current programs and services, developing new programs, improving current programs to meet the needs of members
- Facilitating efficient communication and effective service among and between volunteer elected and appointed leaders, committees and members.
- Business planning to ensure long-term growth and sustainability of each organization
- Ensuring that each organization makes measurable progress against goals
- Seeing that leadership is kept fully informed on the conditions and operations of the association
- Attending meetings of the Board of Directors and Executive Committees; taking meeting minutes
- Ensuring that governance documents are current and being followed (i.e., Bylaws, Policies & Procedures, Conflict of Interest, Records Retention).
- Developing annual budgets; reviewing monthly financials and tax returns
- Reviewing and negotiating vendor contracts
- Planning, promotion and administration of meetings and events
- Serving as liaison with national office, lobbyist and/or component societies
- Leading and collaborating with several specialized staff
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Leadership & Vision: Provide strategic, ethical, and visionary leadership that guides the organization toward sustainable growth and mission fulfillment.
- Relationship Management: Build strong, trust-based relationships with members, partners, and stakeholders through transparent communication, collaboration, and advocacy.
- Organization Management: Oversee efficient operations, manage resources wisely, and lead high-performing teams to deliver consistent, measurable results.
- Culture & Values Alignment: Foster an inclusive, values-driven culture rooted in integrity and a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
- Governance & Policy: Partner effectively with the Board to ensure sound governance, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship of the organization’s mission and assets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 5 years’ experience in management, preferably in a nonprofit organization
- Account management experience preferred with a successful track record in professional development, financial management, building internal consensus and supporting external programs
- Exceptional client service skills and enjoys working with the public
- Superior attention to detail; first class organizational skills
- High energy, positive, professional attitude, pride in work product
- Ability to produce written content quickly, accurately and sometimes on tight deadlines
- Strong computer skills to include: Microsoft Office suite and QuickBooks, and/or InDesign,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage concurrent tasks efficiently
- Great team leader: willing to roll up your sleeves and pitch in to help your colleagues when needed
- Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree and/or CAE
- Dependent upon work responsibility and experience, starting compensation ranges from $85,000 – $120,000
- Benefits include 401k, life insurance, disability insurance, health and dental
WORK FORMAT:
This is a hybrid position based in the Greater Seattle area with majority of work taking place central to Seattle and once-a-month average work in our headquartered location in Gig Harbor, WA.
ABOUT AMI:
Association Management Inc (AMI) is where leaders and members of success driven associations receive professional nonprofit expertise and pro-active development support needed to maximize their potential and realize their vision.
CORE VALUES:
- Excellence: We are committed to the highest standards in everything we do, continuously striving to exceed expectations.
- Family: We foster a supportive, respectful environment where collaboration and compassion thrive — we care about each other as people first.
- Trust: We lead with integrity and transparency, cultivating lasting relationships built on reliability and mutual respect.