Executive Director – National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Quick answer
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is hiring a remote Executive Director (US-based) with a salary range of $240,000-$260,000 to lead the organization through a critical moment in music education.
- Role
- Executive Director – National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
- Organization
- National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
- Location
- Remote, with convenient access to a major airport
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $240,000-$260,000
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) seeks an accomplished association executive and relationship-builder to serve as its next Executive Director.
What you'll do
- Partner with the National Executive Board to translate mission and strategic direction into focused, measurable organizational goals
- Enhance and sustain trusted, two-way relationships with state music education associations
- Serve as a credible, visible national voice for music education and champion NAfME's relevance
- Provide responsible stewardship of NAfME's assets and reserves
- Lead and develop a distributed staff team by setting clear expectations and supporting cross-functional collaboration
- Ensure that professional learning, publications, research, student programs, advocacy resources, and member services are relevant and accessible
What it takes
- Substantial leadership experience in a nonprofit membership association
- Demonstrated success setting strategy and translating it into priorities
- Strong financial, business, legal, and administrative acumen
- Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication
- Experience leading, developing, and holding accountable a geographically distributed workforce
- Demonstrated judgment, integrity, emotional intelligence, courage, adaptability, and follow-through
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical insurance, optional dental and vision coverage, employer-paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, and paid annual and sick leave
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, with convenient access to a major airport.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is $240,000-$260,000.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include substantial leadership experience in a nonprofit membership association, demonstrated success setting strategy, strong financial and administrative acumen, and exceptional communication skills.
How do I apply?
Visit jobs.armstrongmcguire.com and select the National Association for Music Education Executive Director opportunity. Follow the instructions to upload a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations.
When are initial interviews expected?
Initial interviews are anticipated to be held in October with finalist conversations in November.
How to apply
Apply directly on National Association for Music Education (NAfME)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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