Executive Director, Washington Library Association (WA/Remote)

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• Lead and support association membership in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that further the mission and strategic goals of WLA
• Serve as spokesperson for the association in coordination with the board president
• Work with the association leaders to identify, create, and implement strategic plans that represent the interests of WLA
• Form strong partnerships with other library-related organizations in Washington and beyond, and with organizations interested in supporting libraries, literacy, and access to information
• Maintain effective internal and external communications to assure an informed membership, attract potential members, engage the media, and inform the Washington legislature and other relevant groups about WLA
• Attend periodic library-related events
• Oversee staff activities, including coordination of annual WLA Conference
• Work with the Advocacy and Legislative Committees to supervise the work of the association’s lobbyist and complete the annual evaluation of lobbying services
• Coordinate organizational statements, press releases, and letters of support on behalf of WLA
• Assist in the preparation and execution of annual WA Library Legislative Day activities, in-person and virtually
• Lead fundraising and grant projects in coordination with the WLA office and board
• Research and stay informed of public and private grant and funding opportunities
• Maintain and grow strategic relationships with individuals and organizations
• Develop competitive grant and funding proposals, including budgets and timelines
• Collaborate on key messaging and marketing strategies
• Create grant narratives using effective storytelling and relevant data
• Maintain systems for grant project organization
• Work with association bookkeeper and board treasurer on monthly finances, investment accounts, and annual budget
• Oversee and approve all accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure all state and federal registrations required by 501(c)(3) organizations are current
• Administer contracts and other agreements as approved by the WLA board
• Serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the WLA Executive Board, assure that meeting logistics and materials are arranged and announced, and assist the president in developing meeting agendas
• Orient new Board members, committee chairs, and member group leaders each year; assist in identifying candidates to run for office and to serve on committees; participate in cultivating new leaders
• Lead the WLA Board in identifying organizational goals and objectives for strategic planning
• Increase membership through an organized plan of recruitment and retention activities
• Assist in maintaining an accurate membership database