Details
Posted : 14-Feb-25
Location : Dallas, Texas
Type : Full Time
Categories :
Executive Director / CEO
Additional Information :
Hybrid / Remote is allowed.
The American Lighting Association (ALA) is a trade association representing the decorative lighting, ceiling fan and controls industries. ALA serves the largest network of residential lighting manufacturers, retail showrooms, manufacturers’ representatives, designers, and industry affiliates located throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Our mission is to advance quality lighting.
Key Focus Areas
Membership Engagement & Growth :
- Ensure that ALA is maximizing value to all members thereby increasing membership participation and satisfaction
- Create initiatives to improve membership retention and engagement
- Explore expansion of membership into new categories
- Improve and expand membership benefits
Strategy & Business Management :
Refine & execute strategy for the organization that includes innovative ways to grow the organization that will be presented to the Board of GovernorsExplore options to attract a broader audience of membersBuild ALA as the go-to expert on all technical aspects of residential lighting & ceiling fans, especially for consumersExplore new diversified funding sources to ensure the future long term successManage the annual budget and existing revenue streamsLead a High Performing Team :
Build a high-performing team of professionals and create accountability and key performance indicators to ensure the success of all membersPrioritize key initiatives supporting the overall strategy and execute on a timely basisEvaluate and optimize the organizational structure; internal team, programs, and committees to ensure all systems and processes are productive and value-added.Other Focus Areas include :
Government engagement - Bring together different membership segments to create a strong collective industry voice that advocates for the lighting and ceiling fan industry at the national and state level. Create ways for the industry to be heard in government and represent the lighting industry in public hearings to provide our industry’s perspective.
Affiliate & partnership relationships - Cultivate and manage affiliate relationships with key industry stakeholders to benefit the affiliates and the membership.
Qualifications
10 years experience in a senior leadership position in an organization. Have organizational leadership skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to think creatively about ways to expand revenue, engage members, and make pragmatic choices that achieve impact while limiting organizational expensesManage all aspects of operations, including communications, finance, education, events, government affairs, human resources, membership and industry technical relations.Lead and build a high performing team and develop great peopleExperience working in a regulated industry understanding federal, state, and local government relations / government affairsExperience working in a nonprofit trade association or experience in a relatable industry is preferredPosition Details
Direct reports currently work a flexible hybrid schedule from home and Dallas, Texas.This position requires travel to Dallas and other locations dependent on industry shows, conventions and other lighting / ceiling fan related events.Full Benefits Package AvailableReports to & works closely with the Board of Governors
