We're Hiring an Executive Director

The Executive Director is the principal officer of the Masonry Institute of Washington (MIW) and is responsible for all activities and programs that support the mission statement. The Executive Director supervises and controls the day-to-day business and performs all duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. With contractor, supplier, and manufacturing partners, this diverse group of multi-craft and multi-product partners has been the leading force in the masonry industry for more than 75 years.

Resumes and three (3) references should be sent to: bdodge@masonryinstitute.com 

Responsibilities include:
1. Ensure the sound management of the organization.
2. Lead and coordinate the efforts of the organization staff.
3. Manage the office and visitors.
4. Advocate in coordination with the Northwest Concrete Masonry Association and other like-minded organizations in the legislative and state based code authorities including the Washington State Building Code Council.
5. Establish a masonry market share baseline, as well as a procedure to keep track of its evolution, and report its progress periodically (at least, bi-annually).
6. Achieve the Institute objectives in support of the mission statement.
      a. Provide up-to-date design information to architects and structural engineers.
      b. Provide technical masonry data to mason contractors, bricklayers & allied craftworkers and industry suppliers.   
      c. Promote the many advantages of masonry construction to the designer, general contractor, engineer and other A/E/C industry partners.
     d. Promote the highest standards of quality design, quality materials and quality workmanship.
     e. Promote productive working relationships between all parties of the masonry industry.
7. Achieve the Institute objectives in support of the Strategic Plan
     a. Expand the use of masonry 

     b. Improve industry performance
8. Responsible for all events and programs to the A/E/C and internal industry as selected by the Board of Directors including:
         a. Executing contracts
         b. Event logistics
         c. Engaging partner companies
9. Manage relationships and communications with the Board of Directors and the membership and supporters to provide all necessary information for their members to exercise their responsibilities.
10. Manage the Masonry Systems Guide Program
11. Manage the Awards of Excellence Program
12. Oversee all consultants – the Board of Directors have final approval of hiring.
13. Manage the Technical Inquiry Programs by handling architectural issues directly and coordinating the response to other issues with the Institute’s qualified personnel.
14. Perform custom A/E/C presentations.
 

Salary includes a base compensation of $110,000 - $135,000 (USD) per year commensurate with experience and WA state requirements. The MIW is an equal opportunity employer. 

Contact bdodge@masonryinstitute.com for questions.