Senior Director, GCSAA Foundation, Corporate Sales & Events

Senior Director, GCSAA Foundation, Corporate Sales & Events

GCSAA is seeking a hands-on leader to play a vital role to ensure necessary funding is secured to carry out its mission. As Senior Director, this position will lead the GCSAA Foundation (through fundraising efforts that support advocacy, education and research to advance the golf maintenance profession), Corporate Sales (focused on growing revenue through industry partners) and the Conference Events & Meeting Planning team (planning & executing the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show (CTS) and other association events). This senior leadership position will guide a talented multidisciplinary team, foster cross-department collaboration and manage external partnership relationships.

If you’re passionate about building big picture vision with the ability to execute and inspire in a mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualified candidates possess:

·      Outcome-driven professional with demonstrated track record of success in senior-level leadership position

·      Visionary, strategic fundraising leader with drive

·      Poised to effectively engage and support donors, prospects and industry partners in the golf industry

·      Creative thinking skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable

·      Excellent written, verbal and presentation/public speaking including effective interpersonal and prioritization skills

·      Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, budget conscious environment

• Effectiveness leading a multi-disciplinary team, as well as being a contributor in a collaborative team environment; ability to build healthy and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

·      Ability to effectively implement new ideas that improve project quality and success

·      Experienced to deliver constructive feedback in a professional, thoughtful manner

·      Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communication or related field or equivalent experience. MBA a plus

·      Minimum ten (10+) years of experience in either fundraising, corporate sales, conference events or sports management, including at least five (5+) years at a director level or higher

·      Experience working in a non-profit/membership driven association, valued, but not required

·      Knowledge of golf course management/interest in and exposure to golf industry preferred

·      Ability to travel (>25%), overnight stays included

·      Position will work from our headquarters in Lawrence, KS (successful candidate will reside locally) 

About GCSAA

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), is a non-profit, membership-driven association with 20,000+ members in 78 countries and 90 employees whose mission is serving its members, advancing their profession and improving communities through the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Our mantra is simple: Everyone paddles. We seek to hire passionate team members who wish to make an impact on the future of the game and the golf course management profession. And the best part, we get to call this work.

Salary range is $140,000 annually + incentive pay plan. In addition to GCSAA’s attractive compensation/benefits package, we also provide generous paid leave and allow for community involvement opportunities.

Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to respond. Apply online at: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/careers-at-GCSAA. If you need further assistance applying, please email [email protected].

GCSAA promotes a welcoming and inclusive environment and is proud to be an EOE.