Executive Director, Rhode Island State Nurses Association (RISNA)

The Executive Director will be responsible for setting the strategic plan, directing the activities of RISNA, and ensuring harmonious alignment and collaboration with the American Nurses Association and RISNA Board of Directors. Manages other employees and ensures all business goals and objectives are reached.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Mission Advancement

• Works with the Board of Directors to develop the organization’s strategic plan, including mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives. 
• Ensures a high level of program quality by setting performance goals, evaluating work, and reporting on measures of success.
• Advances the mission and strategic plan by working with the President, Board, and committees to sustain and grow programs, membership, and other services.
• Serves as the primary spokesperson, supports the organization's strategic alliances and partnerships, and represents the organization to the public, key stakeholders, and business partners.
• Builds, monitors, and maintains partnerships to ensure membership that includes diverse areas of nursing practice and diverse membership demographics
•  Activates the power of RI Nurses facilitating solidarity, growth, and the improved health of the RI Nursing profession and the RI population.
• Develops, executes, and maintains public assets, including web, app, and social media content. 
• Implements, coordinates, and/or communicates national ANA initiatives applicable to RI nurses and healthcare leaders. 

2. Financial Stability

• Develops the annual budget and tracks expenditures, in concert with the Finance Committee and Treasurer.
• Raises funds to support the organizational operations from a variety of sources in alignment with the status of the organization and with the goals of the board of directors. Supports the Board of Directors in its fundraising efforts by employing tactics provided by ANA and innovative ideas from prior experience.  
• Plans and implements the annual calendar of activities including fundraising initiatives, events, and official administrative activities.
• Oversees financial management of the organization, ensuring compliance with financial policies, managing accounts, and providing regular (no less than quarterly) reporting to the Board of Directors on the financial status of the organization in coordination with the treasurer.

3. Association Governance

• Cultivates strong, transparent working relationships with the board of directors and provides accurate, complete, and timely information on the organization's programs, services, and finances.  Holds the Board to the same expectation. 
• Prepares and delivers presentations for meetings, ensuring the Board is aware of association activities.
• Provides training and guidance to new board members in collaboration with the Board of Directors.  
• Communicates and plans in alignment with lobbyist / Government affairs initiatives.

4. Association Administration

• Hires, trains, evaluates, and, if needed, terminates staff and contractors.
• Manages administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the association including bill pay.
• Schedules, attends, and presides over meetings of the board and other stakeholders. (In collaboration with the president / BOD)

Minimum Qualifications

• Healthcare / industry experience preferred
• Bachelors in associated field (nursing, healthcare admin, leadership, public health, MBA) preferred or 5-7 years of qualified experience.

Details

• 1099 Contractual, not benefit eligible.  
• Part-time, 16 hours/week

• Please send your resume and cover letter to hello@risna.org

RISNA is an equal opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, marital status, or any other legally protected category.