Includes benefits package (Health Insurance, Paid PTO, 401(k), Paid Parental Leave and more).
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
The California Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), with a statewide membership of 8,530 is seeking a full-time Executive Director with demonstrated leadership and management skills. In addition, applicants should have a substantial knowledge of and a strong commitment to the social work profession and social work values, with an awareness of the diversity of social work practice. Applicants should also be able to engage, inspire, and mobilize the Association’s membership. The Chapter Executive Director reports to NASW Chief Operations Officer/Chapter Operations at the National Office and is accountable to the California Chapter Board of Directors.
Senior leadership experience working with professional or non-profit organizations and their volunteer Boards in a professional office environment
Minimum of 5 years of executive level experience.
Four-year college degree required; MSW preferred
Exceptional executive management skills, including the ability to provide oversight for organizational and leadership development priorities, and staff supervision
Demonstrated budget and financial management skills
Solid continuing education program planning and implementation skills
Experience with organizing, conducting in-person, virtual, or hybrid meetings
Experience in diversity, equity and inclusion practices and strategies
Strong public policy experience and skills
Strong advocacy and legislative experience and skills
Experience in membership services
Community organizing experience
Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Experience working with traditional and social media in professional settings
Commitment to providing excellent membership support and engagement
Proficient with Office products software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as working in the online/“cloud” environment
Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
