The Hawaii Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), with a statewide membership of 678 is seeking a full-time Executive Director with demonstrated leadership and management skills. In addition, applicants should have a substantial knowledge of and a strong commitment to the social work profession and social work values, with an awareness of the diversity of social work practice.  Applicants should also be able to engage, inspire, and mobilize the Association’s membership. The Chapter Executive Director reports to the NASW Vice President of Chapter Operations at the National Office and works collaboratively with the Hawaii Chapter Board.

Position requires:

• Senior leadership experience working with professional or non-profit organizations and their volunteer Boards in a professional office environment
• Minimum of 5 years of executive level experience. 
• Four-year college degree required; MSW preferred
• Exceptional executive management skills, including the ability to provide oversight for organizational and leadership development priorities, and staff supervision
• Demonstrated budget and financial management skills
• Solid continuing education program planning and implementation skills
• Experience with organizing, conducting in-person, virtual, or hybrid meetings
• Experience in diversity, equity and inclusion practices and strategies
• Strong public policy experience and skills
• Strong advocacy and legislative experience and skills
• Experience in membership services
• Community organizing experience
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills
• Experience working with traditional and social media in professional settings
• Commitment to providing excellent membership support and engagement
• Proficient with Office products software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as working in the online/cloud environment

The Chapter office is located in Honolulu, and this position requires travel as an essential function of the job. The role expects the executive director to provide their own means of transportation to attend meetings and activities throughout the state.