Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
Job Profile
Position re-opened May 11, 2009.
Application review ends May 21, 2009.
Following a major reorganization and reorientation, the California Library Association
(a 501c3 tax-exempt charitable organization) will position itself as a
leading voice for all of the state's library institutions, and the people who
use them, work in them and for them.
The new Executive Director/CEO will be critical to the development and success of a more strategic orientation
grounded in a firm business plan. The position will be located in an Association
Management Firm yet to be determined.
How To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, résumé attachments, current professional references with position title, their relevance as a reference and their contact information electronically to: cla_exec@cla-net.org. References will be contacted only with your written permission.
Our Vision
Member services and benefits will be enhanced and satisfaction measured. Current revenue sources will be enhanced and new streams will be introduced. Powerful partnerships and coalitions will be formed. Networks will be facilitated. Communications will be clear, consistent and transparent. The annual conference will be evaluated and improved while other continuing education programs and opportunities are investigated. The Board of Directors will be focused on policy, strategic planning and assessment. Decisions will be based on data. Infrastructure improvements will be initiated to enable operational efficiency and service excellence.
Who Will Be Invited for an Interview?
The successful candidate will be:
- An experienced leader exhibiting the requisite qualities: creative in planning, savvy in business and politics, ethical and transparent in decision-making, courageous in taking calculated risks, a great communicator and advocate, comfortable in library, association and political environments, and possess a strong business acumen.
- An inspiring visionary with the skill set and/or established relationships to secure large corporate sponsorships to help grow Association programs.
- Able to quickly assess which "best practices" in the Association world can and should be applied to CLA programs. And, of course, you recognize that a sense of humor would be a decided asset!
Bottom Line: The successful candidate will have a free hand to engage and utilize a cadre of talented staff within an Association Management Firm, while being accountable for member and revenue growth. There is no shortage of ideas and opportunities. You may be located in Sacramento, or indeed anywhere, if you can deliver. These are exciting times with great potential. Are you up for the challenge?
CLA, through an Association Management Firm, offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. For personal inquires and questions contact Barbara Roberts, CLA President at: barbara.roberts@palmsprings-ca.gov or phone: (760) 322-8375. You may also contact the interim Executive Director, Claudia Foutz, at: cfoutz@cla-net.org or phone: (916) 779-4574.
CLA is fast tracking the application and review process. Applications will be reviewed immediately and preliminary telephone interviews will be scheduled for qualified candidates during the month of May. Finalists will be invited to Sacramento for a final interview following the application deadline of May 21, 2009.