Northwest Fencing Center, a sports education and training facility
Established in 1972, the Northwest Fencing Center (NWFC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing fencing education that encourages growth in perseverance and sportsmanship for all. Today, we continue to grow and are known as an international training and competition hub specializing in foil and epee.
We are seeking an experienced Director, to assist our team through our day-to-day business, balancing nonprofit leadership and sports facility operations while ensuring financial sustainability, staff cohesion, and current programming to our current membership of 220 fencers, staff of 8 individuals, and operational budget of $1.2M.
To learn more, visit https://www.nwfencing.org/
Salary: Salary range $60,000-$70,000
.75 FTE days with 4 days’ work. There is the opportunity for full-time work with salary increase with membership & revenue growth
Reports to: Board of Directors
Hours: Hybrid: remote and onsite each day
Location: Tigard, OR
Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage paid, 401(k) Employer Match, PTO and accrued Sick Time
The type of leader we are looking for:
You are a self-starter who motivates others and thrives on building strong community and culture. As part of a small, high-impact team, you’ll exemplify NWFC’s core values through your daily actions. You take ownership of your work, aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves, and pride yourself on creating an excellent experience for both staff and members. You are committed to continuous growth and improvement.
The Director will lead the organization, overseeing all programming, membership and the fencing facility. You are both a leader to our team and a trusted point of contact for our members, someone who enjoys providing exceptional service and sets the tone for a positive culture.
Knowledge of or participation in fencing is not required, but an appreciation for lifelong sports education and competition is a plus. Our members range from age 7 to 89 and include both fencers and parents of younger fencers. As such, the Director will need to complete SafeSport certification and background check within thirty (30) days of hiring.
This is a .75-time salaried position with benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off in addition to paid sick time.
The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years of membership service management experience and 2 years of nonprofit program experience.
Director Responsibilities will include:
● Financial forecasting and budget management
● HR management PTO tracking, staff evaluations, hiring and benefits management
● Identifying and pricing areas of growth in coordination with the Head Coach
● Accounting: AP, AR, banking and assisting the bookkeeper in reconciliations
● QuickBooks Online: coding, pull reports from multiple platforms to facilitate our bookkeeper’s monthly financial reporting
● Grant management & reporting
● Community Outreach new and existing partnerships
● Attend monthly Board and Committee meetings
● 1-on-1 meetings with the Board Chair
● Timely updates to Board of Directors
To apply, send a resume and a short cover letter highlighting the skill set you would bring to NWFC. Submit resumes and cover letters as PDFs.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97223
