Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the management of the SBE’s overall operational, financial, strategic, human resources, public relations, and other management activities. The Executive Director supports SBE programs, services, expansion, and the execution of its mission in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in executive management and is experienced at developing and executing a strategic plan. We’re looking to our next Executive Director to help us retain and expand our membership, as well as maintaining and building relationships within the broadcast industry.
Required Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
5 years of management experience with a proven ability to coach, manage, and develop diverse and high-performing teams.
Skilled at strategic planning and implementation of elements of plan.
Strong oral, written, electronic, and interpersonal communication skills.
Willingness to relocate to and reside in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with internal and external groups.
Willingness to travel to represent the SBE at national and international events as needed.
Experience in developing and implementing budgets and financial tools such as QuickBooks.
Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to stay organized.
Possess, or commit to obtaining, a Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification from the American Society of Association Executives.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or non-profit management.
Experience as a general manager, CEO, executive director, or senior manager of a non-profit organization.
Demonstratable track record of association membership growth
Marketing skills and the ability to promote the mission of the association to external stakeholders.
Understanding of the broadcast television, radio, and digital media landscape.
Founded in 1964, the Society of Broadcast Engineers is a non-profit organization representing technical professionals in broadcast radio, television, corporate AV, and digital media. The association has approximately 4,000 members in over 100 local chapters across the world. The SBE is committed to government advocacy, education, certification, and overall advancement of the broadcast engineering profession and those working in the industry. The SBE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.