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Who We Are:
The mission of National Women in Roofing (NWiR) is to empower women in the roofing
industry. NWiR is a volunteer-based organization that supports and advances the careers of
women roofing professionals, from manufacturing to design to installation, investigation to
repair to management, and every step in between. NWiR provides networking, mentoring,
education and industry recruitment opportunities from the rooftop to the boardroom, for the
young professional at the start of her career to the seasoned manager in the executive suite.
Through a commitment to connect and empower women in roofing, NWiR members contribute
to the overall betterment and professionalism of the roofing industry. Working together, NWiR
members are bringing the industry to a new level of excellence by supporting and promoting
the contributions of women as an essential component to the future of roofing.

Who We are Seeking:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the full-time Executive Director will lead and advance
NWIR’s mission and growth. NWIR seeks a drive visionary who is mission aligned – prepared to
assume this pivotal leadership role, as the we transition from a start-up of 7 years to a fully
established association with nearly 2,500 members. The Executive Director will lead the
strategic planning process, providing overall management of timelines and resources needed to
achieve NWIR’s goals. The Executive Director will also have overall responsibility for the
strategic, operational, and financial direction for the organization. The ideal candidate will
possess, or have the capacity to develop a deep understanding, of the unique challenges faced
by women in the roofing industry.

Key Responsibilities & Qualities:

Fiscal Administration, Acumen & Oversight
The Executive Director will have strong financial and business acumen ideally informed by
direct experience leading a professional membership organization. This individual will
contribute knowledge of best-in-class management practices, including fiscal management,
compliance requirements, and accountability. With strong organizational skills, the Executive
Director will ensure the necessary infrastructure and support are available to meet the
organization’s short- and long-term organizational needs.

Organizational Management & Strategic Leadership
Our next leader thinks and plans strategically, seizes new opportunities, and consistently
assesses the organization’s efforts to optimize programs, services, and advocacy to deliver
impact. This leader will leverage and develop the Board, identify gaps and areas for
opportunity, exhibit sound judgment, and position the organization to maximize impact.

Collaborative Team Player
The Executive Director will be a collaborative, engaged listener and relationship builder. They
will possess dynamic, effective interpersonal and communication skills to inspire trust and
confidence to grow and sustain excellent relationships with internal and external constituents.

In This Role You Will:

• Work with the Board of Directors to design, articulate, and implement NWIR’s shortand
  long-term vision, strategy, and goals.
• Develop appropriate infrastructure, systems, and operational processes, setting high
  standards for effectiveness, efficiency, accountability, and excellence.
• Play a key role in growing existing programs along with facilitating and developing new
  ideas into clear programs and long-term strategies.
• Oversee budgeting and financial reporting, along with ensuring compliance with legal
  and regulatory requirements; Share insights to help drive best practices, appropriate
  planning, and well-informed decision making.
• Implement evaluation frameworks utilizing data-driven insights to inform decision-making,
  drive continuous improvement, and increase the NWIR’s overall effectiveness.
• Serve as primary spokesperson for the organization, alongside the Executive Committee,
  effectively communicating its mission and impact to various stakeholders.
• Build and amplify the organization’s signature events, positive impact and reputation;
  and create and execute scalable, models for convenings.
• Grow NWIR’s fundraising capacity by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding sponsors –
  continuing to expand the sponsorship program.
• Oversee all aspects of membership acquisition, engagement, and retention; Develop
  and implement strategies to attract new members, developing, enhancing, and
  promoting members benefits and services to address current and impending member
  needs, ensuring high levels of member satisfaction.
• Manage the contracted association management firm overseeing programs, events,
  etc.; Work in tandem with the organization’s legal counsel to ensure documents,
  operations, fiduciary issues are maintained and addressed.

Why Work With Us:
We are a dynamic organization providing opportunity to innovate in driving areas of growth
within the organization and industry. We offer a remote work environment and a strong
compensation package that provides a full-time competitive salary along with opportunity for
additional compensation based on achievement of goals.
We understand that a single candidate may not offer every single desired skill, experience, and
characteristic, and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences,
preferably with ASAE credentials, who feel they offer a strong fit with the profile outlined to
express interest.

How to Apply:
If you are excited about this opportunity please provide a cover letter that speaks to your ability
to lead and bolster a membership organization of, in large measure women, a resume,
including salary expectations, along with any additional, relevant information you would like to
be considered to danybourjollysmith@asaecenter.org with a subject line: NWIR Executive
Director.

• Please attach cover letter, titled as: Last Name – First Name NWIR Cover Lette
• Please attach resume, titled as: Last Name – First Name NWIR Resume
• Please attach additional documents, titled as: Last Name – First Name NWIR Additional

TIMELINE: All submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time) on October 18, 2023.

NWIR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national
origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran’s status, or any other
characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

About National Women in Roofing

The mission of National Women in Roofing (NWiR) is to empower women in the roofing industry. NWiR is a volunteer-based organization that supports and advances the careers of women roofing professionals, from manufacturing to design to installation, investigation to repair to management, and every step in between. NWiR provides networking, mentoring, education and industry recruitment opportunities from the rooftop to the boardroom, for the young professional at the start of her career to the seasoned manager in the executive suite.

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