The Executive Director provides visionary, mission-driven leadership for RCON and NRST—advancing Rotary’s impact across Nashville through strategic growth, operational excellence, member engagement, and high-quality programs and service initiatives. The Executive Director stewards volunteer leadership, people, and financial resources to deliver measurable outcomes that reflect Rotary’s values of Service, Integrity, Fellowship, Diversity, and Leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Partner with the Board to set annual priorities, KPIs, and budgets; provide quarterly progress updates and risk mitigation.
- Ensure leadership continuity across annual presidencies; advise officers on policy and organizational priorities.
- Financial Stewardship & Compliance (RCON & NRST)
- Own budget development, financial reporting, investment oversight, audits, insurance renewals, and financial reviews.
- Negotiate/manage vendor contracts, office leases, outsourced accounting/controller services; ensure cost-effectiveness.
- NRST Leadership
- Lead annual NRST fundraising; strengthen donor stewardship; ensure compliant grantmaking and investment oversight.
- Programs, Communications & Public Presence
- Deliver relevant weekly programs; maintain speaker experience standards (prep, logistics, post-event follow-up).
- Produce timely communications (newsletters, annual report); represent Rotary publicly with credibility and warmth.
- Membership & Volunteer Engagement
- Drive member recruitment, onboarding, and retention; activate all committees established annually (typically 15–20).
- Coach committee leaders; monitor participation; recognize high-impact volunteer contributions.
- Operations & Staff Leadership
- Lead the staff team to deliver high-quality programs, meetings (40+ annually), communications, and service projects.
- Establish SOPs for core workflows (e.g., speaker management, membership onboarding, service project scheduling).
- Oversee HR processes (hiring, supervision, evaluation, compensation, professional development).
- District, International & Rotaract
- Maintain strong relationships with District 6760 and Rotary International; attend key events (PETS, conventions as appropriate).
- Advise sponsored Rotaract clubs (e.g., Nashville, Fisk, TSU/Meharry as feasible); support junior Rotarians program.
Expected Outcomes & Impact:
Annual goals and targets will be set by the Board and Executive Director in the following organizational areas:
- Membership & Engagement
- Service & Community Impact (NRST & Club Service)
- Fundraising & Financial Health (NRST)
- Programs & Communications
- Operations & Governance
- District/International & Rotaract
Compensation & Benefits:
The Rotary Club of Nashville offers a competitive salary range of $110,000–$125,000, commensurate with experience, along with the opportunity for performance-based bonus compensation. The position also includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, and participation in a retirement plan with an annual employer contribution.
About Rotary Club of Nashville:
Founded in 1913, the Rotary Club of Nashville is one of the city’s longest-standing service organizations, bringing together engaged civic, business, and community leaders committed to strengthening Nashville. Its mission is to impact the Nashville community by providing forums for fellowship, understanding, and service among engaged leaders. As one of the largest clubs in the United States, the Rotary Club of Nashville is a volunteer-led organization with an active Board of Directors, annually elected officers, and a robust committee structure. Through the Nashville Rotary Service Trust, members provide financial support and volunteer service to advance humanitarian efforts and community impact. The Club also sponsors Rotaract of Nashville, a service organization for young professionals ages 22–35 that fosters leadership, service, and connection among emerging civic leaders.