Consulting Executive Director for Non-profit
The San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLASD) is a nationally recognized, non-profit affiliate chapter of the national American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) organization representing and supporting the profession of Landscape Architecture. ASLA-SD seeks a contracted Executive Director to manage day to day operations of the Chapter in coordination with the Chapter’s elected, volunteer Board of Directors (BOD) comprised of 13 board members and seven committee chairs.
Headquartered in San Diego, ASLASD services a membership of 200+ members located in the greater San Diego County region. The Chapter facilitates social, fundraising, and professional development programs for its membership and raises money through generous contributions from corporate sponsors. The Executive Director will manage all activities related to chapter administration, program administration, and sponsorship administration.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated and engaging with a passion for working with people. The Executive Director will be working with the Chapter board of directors on a nearly daily basis and will have regular interactions with Chapter membership and sponsors. The Executive Director will report directly to the sitting Chapter President.
The Executive Director position will require 70-80 hours of contracted monthly labor. The scope of services falls into four categories: 1) Administrative management, 2) Financial management, 3) Event management (fundraising, education, outreach), and 4) Legislative management.
Time Commitment and Compensation
The Executive Director position will require 70-80 hours of contracted monthly labor. Candidate shall propose hourly rate for monthly contracted hours. Final hourly rate and compensation will be subject to negotiation between Chapter and candidate.
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Position available immediately and will remain open until filled.
Email a cover letter, resume, and proposed compensation and hourly rate(s) to Jacqueline Higgins, ASLA SD past president at: jackie@c2cld.com and Kathryn Kanaan, ASLA SD President at: kathryn@kda-landscapearchitects.com