Regional Director - CSG East

Regional Director - CSG East

The Council of State Governments (CSG) is the nation's only organization serving all three branches of state government. CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy. This offers unparalleled regional, national and international opportunities to network, develop leaders, collaborate and create problem-solving partnerships.

This opportunity is based in our New York, NY office but offers flexibility to work from home part of the work week.

Job Summary

CSG East seeks a Regional Director to lead a dynamic team as it approaches its next century of service.

CSG East is a unique membership organization as the only nonpartisan community of states serving the three branches of state government in the northeastern United States. CSG East seeks a Regional Director to provide leadership to this cohesive and dynamic association.

Membership includes 18 jurisdictions : Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont, as well as the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec are international associate members.

CSG East is governed by an Executive Committee of appointees from each of the member jurisdictions. Organizational bylaws provide for a Leadership Council of Executive Committee members and 4 additional governance committees :

• Annual Meeting Committee
• Annual Review Committee
• Budget Committee
• Nominations Committee

CSG East's principal activities and services to members include :

The current composition of the CSG East team consists of a regional director, 8 full-time staff members and 5 part-time policy consultants. CSG National provides operations support services including financial management, accounting, payroll and human resources.

The next CSG East Regional Director is a nonpartisan leader who is passionate about the role of state governments as the cornerstone of American democracy.

This individual understands what the three branches of government do, why that work is important and understands and fully supports the roles, responsibilities, and impact of legislative, executive and judicial staff and members. This individual is politically astute, deftly navigates ambiguity and consistently seeks to find common ground to advance outcomes that benefit and build CSG East and the governmental institutions it serves.

Regional Director Responsibilities Include :

Requirements

CSG East seeks a proven leader who has a passion for the work of state governments and is driven to enhance CSG East's efficacy in serving its goals and purpose.

The ideal candidate has had extensive non-profit leadership experience and success leading nonpartisan high-performance teams that deliver excellent results. This person must exhibit success in collaborating with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders. Experience with convening diverse groups of people to address common interests in a collegial, transparent and highly participatory manner is essential.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to understand and operate effectively within a nonprofit-governing environment. This person will support active officers and board committees.

Experience with leading and participating in a strategic planning process is required.

This executive will be experienced in and enjoy building teams, structures and systems to support a sustainable organization. This individual has a strong and proven history of nonprofit fundraising.

As a key spokesperson for CSG East, this individual must have strong oral and written communication skills. High integrity, humility, and sound judgment are essential to success in this role.

At a minimum, a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is expected. A degree at the graduate level is strongly preferred.

Salary and Benefits

The Council of State Governments offers a competitive salary $200,000 - $250,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include : Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts; Life and AD&D coverage; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Retirement plan with generous employer match; Paid Personal Time, Sick Time, and 12 Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Program; Commuter Benefits; and additional wellness, travel, and identity protection resources. (Note : Salary range is subject to change based on work location and market conditions).

The Regional Director is a hybrid position requiring that they live within commutable distance to its New York City offices.

Application Instructions :

If you want to lead this important regional organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for the CSG vision and mission, as well as organizational impact in current or prior roles.