Durango Nordic Ski Club Executive Director

Durango Nordic Ski Club Is Searching for Its Next Trailblazing Leader

Durango Nordic Ski Club islooking for an Executive Director who can glide between big-picture strategy and daily operations with ease. This role leads the strategic direction of the organization alongside a committed and involved Board of Directors. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, fundraising, financial management, and building strong community connections — all in service of fulfilling our organization’s mission. This position reports directly to the Board of Directors.

The position is three-quarter time: approximately full-time from mid-October through mid-April, and half-time from mid-April through mid-October with the potential to transition to full-time depending on resources and strategic priorities. This is a hybrid position based in or near Durango, CO. In the winter, the Executive Director will need to travel frequently to the Durango Nordic Center for events, races, programs, and meetings.

The schedule is flexible with some weekend and evening work required.

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The Durango Nordic Ski Club is a 501(c) organization that provides opportunities for Nordic skiing and other human-powered outdoor recreation to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in Southwest Colorado while serving as a steward of our home in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. We operate a full-service Nordic Center 30 miles north of Durango, Colorado, with 25 km of groomed cross-country trails and 8 km of snowshoeing trails as well as lessons, rentals, clinics, and events.

We also offer programs for youth and adults, from beginners to elite racers.

• Work with the board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.
• Direct DNSC’s operations and programs, sustaining and growing existing programs while identifying new opportunities to serve as a valuable community outdoor recreation hub
• Foster a positive culture and welcoming sense of community environment among the board, staff, donors, volunteers, key stakeholders, and visitors to the Durango Nordic Center.
• Be responsible for
• Implementation of DNSC’s programs to fulfill our mission.
• strategic planning and periodic review to ensure that DNSC can successfully fulfill its mission into the future.
• enhancement of DNSC’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with key stakeholders.

• Responsible for leading DNSC in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board.
• Communicate effectively with the Board and provide, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to make informed decisions.
• Plan Board and committee meetings, working closely with the Board President to ensure effective governance and strategic alignment.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

• Undertake fundraising and develop other avenues for revenue necessary to support DNSC’s mission.
• Manage existing sponsorship programs, including renewals, and partner recognition and appreciation.
• Identify and develop new sponsorship opportunities that complement existing programs and support long-term strategy and growth.
• Research and prepare grants to support the club’s ongoing needs and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain the fiscal integrity of DNSC; submit a proposed annual budget to the Board, which accurately reflects the financial condition of the organization.
• Operate within the approved budget by making prudent and sound financial decisions, and maintain the organization’s positive financial position.

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