Executive Director

CATT, the Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe's mission is to ''To promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and the community''.

Formed in 1998 to address the impacts of local agencies on the building trade and to improve the overall professionalism within the industry, CATT is a regional, non-profit tax exempt membership trade association governed by a 15-member board of directors, affiliated with the Nevada County Contractors Association, North State Building Industry Association, Sierra Green Building Association, Builders Association of Northern Nevada, Builders Association of Western Nevada, and Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors.

CATT also has a 501(c)3 charitable arm, the CATT Community Project, which focuses on building or restoring community structures, and CATTPAC, a registered Political Action Committee.

Job Description Executive Director

The Executive Director is the face and leader of the organization. Supporting responsibilities, initiatives and a significate portion of nonprofit administration will be managed by 3 full-time staff positions. E.D. will support and provide guidance for staff to execute their responsibilities related to events, sponsorship, membership, and administration.

Advocacy is the cornerstone to CATT's future longevity. Measurable results from advocacy work at the local level translates to membership/sponsor renewal and continued investment. The successful candidate’s alignment with our mission to grow residential and commercial development is a priority.

Located in the beautiful authentic mountain town of Truckee, California, this role will require ongoing communication and coordination with various public and private-sector organizations, government agencies, commissions, neighborhood associations, public interest groups, and project consultants.

Responsible for maintaining an appropriately positive public profile and to foster relationships that advance the association’s mission. Highly effective communication, presentation and listening skills are essential for navigating projects through the multitude of public policy processes.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $100,000 to $115,000. Supplemental stipend of $1500 per month per month for insurance until the comprehensive health care plan that in process of being secured will be offered to all full-time employees and membership target date January 2023.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience, in any field related to the organization. An advanced degree is not required but would be an asset.
• At least five years of experience in working with complex project management processes at this level of responsibility. Management of decision-making processes preferably involving public affairs, business, management, or similar field.
• Thorough knowledge of governmental and public decision-making processes.
• Understanding and working knowledge of infrastructure development, land use planning, zoning, housing, public-private partnerships for development, plus familiarity with tax and transportation issues relating to land development and re-development projects a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written, public presentations, negotiation, persuasion, dealing with potentially hostile audiences and answering questions from media.
• Highly developed writing skills with ability to integrate concepts, complex issues and multiple options into clear, concise plans and proposals understandable by the public.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of government, both elected officials and technical staff, including engineering, planning, traffic development, finance, and city council staff.
• Ability to organize, set priorities, manage multiple projects and tasks within projects simultaneously.
• Ability to collect data, establish facts, develop information, draw valid conclusions, interpret an extensive array of technical material in books, manuals, texts, and read diagrams, charts and tables.
• Self-starter who can balance and address competing concerns. Effectively deal with many variables in determining a specific course of action. Ability to handle uncertainty and operate efficiently in rapidly changing environments where full control of the situation is usually impossible.

To Apply: Include cover letter outlining your fit for the position with your resume addressed to executive recruiter Laura Moriarty, or call Laura at 530.307.0011 for additional information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Truckee, CA 96161: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Non Profit Admin: 1 year (Preferred)
• Building Industry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Trade Association: 1 year (Preferred)
• Government Affairs: 1 year (Preferred)
• Advocacy: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $100,000 - $115,000