EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Executive Director

As the Executive Director (ED) of Manasota ASALH (ASALH), you will be 

instrumental in leading our organization into its next growth phase. Your strategic vision 

and leadership, in close partnership with the Board of Directors, will be pivotal in

overseeing the Manasota ASALH Freedom School independent contractors, and 

all programs and activities of ASALH. 

Key Responsibilities

Vision and Strategy

• Collaborate with the board and staff to establish a compelling vision, rally
• stakeholders, and secure resources.
• Ensure the mission and core values guide the organization toward its vision.
• Develop annual plans with goals, strategies, and tactics to enhance
• accountability.

Leadership

• Lead the organization in executing the next chapter of ASALH, leveraging past
• achievements.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding and appreciation for the organization's
• impact.
• Inspire a passion for the mission among all stakeholders, fostering a strong
• sense of belonging.

Management

• Represent a management style that balances compassion with accountability.

• Build and retain an effective team dedicated to the mission.

• Establish inclusive decision-making processes at all levels.

• Ensure fiscal responsibility and transparent financial communication.

Impact

• Oversee a programmatic portfolio aligned with the mission and community
• needs.
• Implement effective program evaluation systems, adapting to community needs.
• Bring innovation to program work, piloting new ideas.
• Growing Resources
• Serve as the organization's primary fundraiser, setting strategy and securing
• donations from various sources.
• Develop relational fundraising strategies to nurture donors and steward strong
• annual giving programs and donor loyalty.

Board Partnership

• Cultivate a respectful and trusting partnership with the Board.
• Provide resources, information, and training to support the Board's duties.

The Ideal Candidate

• Possesses a deep belief and passion for the organization's purpose.
• Leads and manages with intention, transparency, humility, encouragement, and
• confidence.
• Demonstrates strategic and visionary thinking.
• Communicates effectively and is a compelling storyteller and bridge-builder
• between the community and partners.
• Understands nonprofit management, fundraising, and digital strategies to
• enhance the organization’s reach and impact.
• Has connections with the local community, including other nonprofits, to build
• and maintain partnerships effectively.
• Listens, engages in meaningful dialogue, and is culturally responsive.
• Displays compassion, empathy, and resilience, especially in times of crisis.
• Is digitally savvy and embraces possibilities.
• Leads with a growth mindset, openness to learning and adapting.
• Is a courageous and compassionate truth-teller.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to info@asalh-manasotafl.org