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The West Florida Chapter of Community Associations Institute seeks an experienced, energetic executive to serve as the Chapter Executive Director. The successful candidate will lead Florida’s largest chapter of Community Associations Institute (CAI). CAI is an international membership organization dedicated to building better communities. There are 60+ chapters nationwide. The West Florida Chapter membership includes condominium, cooperative, and homeowner associations, as well as licensed community managers and those who provide services and products to associations. The West Florida Chapter’s mission is to provide education, tools and resources promoting the highest standards among managers, business partners, homeowners and board members, for the benefit of all community associations in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto Counties. Our chapter is one of the most active chapters in the nation, with more than 900 members.

The Chapter Executive Director (CED) for the West Florida Chapter is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.   Working as the chief executive officer, the CED organizes, directs, supports and coordinates the staff, consultants and vendors, as well as the programs, services, products, resources and activities of the association, to accomplish the organization’s strategic plan and achieve constructive growth for the Chapter.   The CED works to develop and maintain internal and external relationships and create a positive image for the organization. 

The successful candidate must be experienced in the administration of a not-for-profit corporation, including all aspects of financial planning and reporting, as well as event planning and membership retention.

The Chapter has formed a Search Committee with the goal of hiring a new CED to replace our retiring CED. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will start the position in approximately October 2022; and will be trained by the exiting CED for several weeks.

A resume, cover letter and salary requirements may be submitted via email to caisearchcommittee2022@gmail.com. For more information about CAI, visit caiwestflorida.org and caionline.org. CAI is an equal opportunity employer. 

Must be willing to relocate to the Sarasota, Florida area. This is not a virtual position.