FrontlineCo (FLCO) · 1 month ago
Executive Director of Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA)
Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveFrontlineCo is a national award-winning association management company seeking a seasoned industry leader to serve as the next Executive Director for STAFDA. The role involves representing the association, driving membership growth, and enhancing strategic initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective governance and member engagement.
Event ManagementManagement ConsultingPublic RelationsTraining
Responsibilities
Set clear annual objectives and key results that align with STAFDA members, STAFDA vendors, the Board, and Frontline
Elevate STAFDA’s value proposition across all segments of membership (Distribution, Suppliers and Rep agencies)
Drive membership growth and retention in the construction/industrial sectors
Partner with the Board to ensure high-functioning governance: clear roles, transparent reporting and effective goal-driven meetings
Develop new membership markets within the construction/industrial sectors
Foster alliances with other organizations, buying groups, or shows where there could be member overlap, synergy, or opportunity to expand the STAFDA brand
Help identify potential new member programs and services
Organize/run two Board of Director meetings; organize/run the Manufacturer and Rep Liaison Committee meetings during World of Concrete (WOC)
Work with the Frontline accounting team on budgets and forecasts
Make collection calls along with calls to previous members to re-engage them
Work with Frontline’s meeting planning team on the annual convention, procuring speakers, budgeting
Financial oversight of STAFDA’s investments and work with the Frontline team to maximize return with minimal risk
Be a strong writer to pen STAFDA’s monthly newsletter (the Trade News), articles for industry publications, and work with STAFDA officers on formulating, writing, and coaching them for their annual General Session speeches
Develop an engagement plan between members and universities to further the next generation’s interest in the construction/industrial channel through mentorships or summer internships
Strengthen STAFDA brand, marketing and digital channels to expand reach and influence
Continue to expand and push STAFDA’s social media and online presence
Bring other Executive Director skills to the job from a previous career(s) that can be tapped into this position
Some travel required
Qualification
Required
Proven executive leadership in a related trade association
Demonstrated success as a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leader
Exceptional communication skills—public speaking, writing, and digital engagement
Strong financial and strategic acumen with experience managing budgets and investments
Commitment to member service, ethics, and organizational excellence
Preferred
Experience in advocacy, government relations, or public policy strongly preferred
Benefits
Employer-paid health insurance for employees
Dental and vision insurance available at a nominal cost
Nine paid holidays, plus a reduced work schedule between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid vacation and sick leave
SIMPLE Plan with employer matching contribution up to 3%
Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Optional Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
Company
FrontlineCo (FLCO)
As an award-winning Association Management Company (AMC), we are a team of trusted association management professionals dedicated to assisting org.
Founded in 2001
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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