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 May 14 CARA Seeks New Executive DirectorCHICAGO AREA RUNNERS ASSOCIATION SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORThe Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) is seeking an Executive Director. Reporting to CARA’s Board of Directors, the Executive Director manages a staff of six and all aspects of CARA’s non-profit business. The Executive Director provides support for the organization’s mission: to expand, motivate, support and celebrate the running community of Chicagoland by connecting runners to resources that help them run ~ further, faster, better, for life. In summary, the Executive Director works in partnership with CARA staff, board of directors, membership, committees, running community and other key stakeholders to accomplish a broad range of organization functions. Generates revenue. The Executive Director sets fundraising/development goals and managing activities to achieve those goals. This includes managing CARA’s corporate sponsorship development process, managing social events, overseeing the CARA’s marathon charity runner program, and overseeing the grant writing process. Oversees CARA’s training programs. The Executive Director strategically plans and oversees the programs, selecting and managing vendor/partner relationships with service providers and sponsors, designing charity runner programs to achieve annual charity runner participation goals, seeking opportunities to improve programs and participation. Develops, designs and executes the CARA member communication and marketing activities. This includes developing and executing strategy and plans for all advertising, member communication, and overall brand management, designing innovative communications strategies with creativity and an awareness of the broad spectrum of runners and CARA’s need to engage runners of all types and acting as the primary organizational spokesperson. Generates and maintains CARA membership. The Executive Director designs and delivers all membership programs, premiums and materials. In addition, the position works with CARA staff and members to understand and respond to the needs of the running community, and to deliver the highest level of service and benefits to CARA members. Develops and manages advocacy and community relations efforts. This includes developing and managing strategic relationships, designing and executing advocacy efforts for CARA members and Chicagoland runners, developing and executing a CARA’s Youth Running Initiative. Designs, implements and manages CARA Road Race Standards, CARA Circuit Races, and CARA Registered Races. This includes establishing and maintaining relationships with key race management partners, representing CARA at various external events, and executing annual awards banquet. Coordinates volunteers. This includes the strategic design, planning and management of the volunteer committees and opportunities as well as recruiting, screening, training, retention and recognition of volunteers. Manages Running Events. The Executive Director plans and executes existing running events which include logistics, sponsorship, marketing, promotions, partnerships and finances associated with each event. Manages Business. The Executive Director is responsible for the day to day management of the CARA operations including financial management and reporting and staff management. In addition, the Executive Director communicates and consults with the board of directors on matters related to the financial status of the organization, organizational policies and strategic plans. Requirements The successful candidate for the Executive Director of CARA will have a significant amount (10+ years) of related experience in non-profit management, sports marketing, and/or fundraising. In addition, the position requires a bachelor degree with a masters degree strongly preferred. The individual selected will possess significant experience in the critical functions of the job. This includes fundraising, managing finances, growing organizational membership, developing and delivering strategic marketing campaigns, planning developing and delivering internal and external communications, and managing special and running events. Because of the nature of the work, the candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record over the past 10 years with no history of DUI conviction. To be considered for the position, please email a resume and cover letter, including salary history and requirements to . ###
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