Executive Director Position Description Toolkit

Resource Provided By Vantage Point

As an organization develops and grows, both in its programs and its culture, the type of leader that is required changes as well. To recruit a new leader, you first have to identify the strategic goals of the organization and the skills and experience in a leader that would deliver on those goals. This process is one of the most important tasks facing any not-for-profit board.

One of the foundational documents in the recruitment process is the job description. Use this template as a building block to create a job description that encapsulates your organization’s mission, future priorities, and desired leadership competencies.