EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content.
Let's parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro: "Austin Outside (AO) is a 501c3 non-profit whose mission is to champion vibrant and thriving outdoor places for all in Greater Austin. We’re a coalition of non-profits and businesses who believe in the power of our collective voice. AO’s members are dedicated to fostering deep, effective and efficient partnerships that champion outdoor access, environmental stewardship, and equitable opportunities for all by advocating for public funding for projects and programs that connect people to nature. AO provides effective committees, educational social events and resource sharing."
That's about the organization; could be "About the role"? Actually "About the role" is typical heading for description of role. Could use "About the role" for overview of position. The posting includes description of ED role: "The Executive Director (“ED”) is an entrepreneurial leader comfortable with setting long-term strategies and handling day-to-day operational realities, a builder and a steward who leads with transparency, earns trust across a diverse community, and can help grow the organization in credibility, membership and impact. Austin Outside seeks its first ED to work closely with the Board of Directors to achieve strategic objectives while ensuring financial and operational sustainability. The ED reports to the Board of Directors on governance and strategy and directly manages contract staff. A genuine passion for the mission and collaboration is essential."
That's about the role.
Then "Ideal Candidate Experience ..." bullet list.
Then "What You’ll Do" with subheadings: Strategic Leadership, Board Governance, Fundraising & Development, Financial Stewardship, Community & Culture. Those are responsibilities.
Then "Experience: 6+ years in a senior leadership role; nonprofit experience strongly preferred. Financial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, interpret financial statements, and ensure operational and fiscal sustainability. Communication: Strong written/verbal communication skills across diverse audiences/stakeholders. Community Orientation: Genuine investment in building inclusive, value-driven community spaces."
That's qualifications/requirements/skills.
Then "Additional Information This is a 1099 contract position. Schedule is flexible. Residence in Greater Austin area with ability to attend (in person) evening and weekend meetings/events. Compensation: $85,000+"
Thus we have Pay: $85,000+. Schedule: flexible. Benefits? Not mentioned. Could we infer benefits? No. So we should not create Benefits section unless posting actually states them. It does not mention benefits, so omit.
We need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Pay, Schedule. Possibly combine Requirements and Qualifications? But we need to follow instruction: use those headings if content exists. We have content for Requirements (experience, financial acumen, communication, community orientation). Could also treat as Qualifications. Skills maybe overlapping. We could split: Requirements: experience, financial acumen, communication, community orientation. Qualifications: maybe "Ideal Candidate Experience ..." bullet list? Actually that list is also qualifications. Let's see.
The "Ideal Candidate Experience ..." bullet list includes: Experience directing a major program, whole system, or coalition of strategic importance; Experience with and ability to raise funds through various combinations of philanthropy, investment and/or public funding sources; Ability to work cooperatively as well as lead, motivate and mentor for success including partnering with diverse groups of people and organizations at all levels; Ability to think both strategically and operationally, and able to lead highly effective teams; Strong written and verbal communication and project management skills are essential.
That's more like qualifications/skills.
Then later "Experience: 6+ years in a senior leadership role; nonprofit experience strongly preferred. Financial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, interpret financial statements, and ensure operational and fiscal sustainability. Communication: Strong written/verbal communication skills across diverse audiences/stakeholders. Community Orientation: Genuine investment in building inclusive, value-driven community spaces."
That could be requirements.
Thus we can have sections: Responsibilities (What You’ll Do), Requirements (Experience, Financial Acumen, Communication, Community Orientation), Qualifications/Skills (Ideal Candidate Experience list). But we need to avoid duplication. Could combine Qualifications and Skills into one section? The instruction says use headings for those categories if content exists. We could have both Qualifications and Skills sections if we can split content meaningfully. However we risk thin sections. Better to have a single "Qualifications" section that includes both the ideal candidate experience list and the experience/financial/communication/community orientation points. But we need to follow instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we combine into "Qualifications". Then we still need "Requirements"? Could treat "Requirements" as same as Qualifications. But we need to decide.
We have content for "About the role", "Responsibilities", "Qualifications". Also we have Pay and Schedule. Benefits not present.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Pay, Schedule.
We must not include empty sections.
Now format: Use for each heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not omit details.
We need to capture all details from posting.
Let's extract content precisely.
About the role paragraph(s):
- "Austin Outside (AO) is a 501c3 non-profit whose mission is to champion vibrant and thriving outdoor places for all in Greater Austin. We’re a coalition of non-profits and businesses who believe in the power of our collective voice. AO’s members are dedicated to fostering deep, effective and efficient partnerships that champion outdoor access, environmental stewardship, and equitable opportunities for all by advocating for public funding for projects and programs that connect people to nature. AO provides effective committees, educational social events and resource sharing."
- Then description of ED: "The Executive Director (“ED”) is an entrepreneurial leader comfortable with setting long-term strategies and handling day-to-day operational realities, a builder and a steward who leads with transparency, earns trust across a diverse community, and can help grow the organization in credibility, membership and impact. Austin Outside seeks its first ED to work closely with the Board of Directors to achieve strategic objectives while ensuring financial and operational sustainability. The ED reports to the Board of Directors on governance and strategy and directly manages contract staff. A genuine passion for the mission and collaboration is essential."
We can combine into a few paragraphs.
Responsibilities: Under "What You’ll Do" with subheadings. We need to capture each bullet.
Let's list:
Strategic Leadership
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors to set and execute AO’s long-term vision and strategic plan.
- Provide leadership and management to assure AO is well-respected and financially secure.
- Represent AO and its mission to members, funders, supporters, leaders, and community at large.
- Oversee development of strategic and operational partnerships.
- Drive strategies for membership growth and retention that align with AO’s mission.
Board Governance
- Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing all timely and accurate information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
- Help recruit and orient new Board members, keeping in mind geographic distribution.
- Serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Board and of all Board committees.
- Report to the Board of Directors through the President and other regular communication channels.
- Attend all regular Board meetings and other meetings, as necessary.
- and report on organizational performance, risks/opportunities. (Note: The text says "Attend all regular Board meetings and other meetings, as necessary. and report on organizational performance, risks/opportunities." Might be a typo; we keep as is.)
Fundraising & Development
- Lead AO’s fundraising strategy, including donor cultivation, corporate sponsorships, philanthropic and community campaigns such as Amplify Austin.
- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing donors and funding partners.
- Collaborate with the Board and any development committee on fundraising planning/execution.
- Ensure grant compliance, reporting, and stewardship are handled in a timely manner.
Financial Stewardship
- Develop and manage AO’s annual budget, ensuring financial health and diversified revenue.
- Manage external financial services, including bookkeeping, payroll administration, and audits.
- Ensure financial controls, compliance, and risk management practices are in place and followed.
- Make informed financial decisions that balance organizational sustainability with mission-driven investment.
Community & Culture
- Foster an inclusive, welcoming, and member-focused environment.
- Serve as a visible and accessible presence in the community, building trust across all stakeholders.
- Manage community concerns and conflicts with fairness and transparency, escalating to the Board when appropriate.
- Act as a primary spokesperson for AO.
We need to preserve all these.
Qualifications/Skills: We have two sets.
First set: "Ideal Candidate Experience ..." bullet list:
- Experience directing a major program, whole system, or coalition of strategic importance
- Experience with and ability to raise funds through various combinations of philanthropy, investment and/or public funding sources
- Ability to work cooperatively as well as lead, motivate and mentor for success including partnering with diverse groups of people and organizations at all levels
- Ability to think both strategically and operationally, and able to lead highly effective teams
- Strong written and verbal communication and project management skills are essential
Second set: "Experience: 6+ years in a senior leadership role; nonprofit experience strongly preferred. Financial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, interpret financial statements, and ensure operational and fiscal sustainability. Communication: Strong written/verbal communication skills across diverse audiences/stakeholders. Community Orientation: Genuine investment in building inclusive, value-driven community spaces."
We could combine into a single Qualifications section with two lists: maybe one for "Ideal Candidate Experience" and another for "Required Experience". But we need to avoid too many sections. Could make one Qualifications section with paragraphs and lists.
We need to decide headings: Use
for section headings. So we will have:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
...
(maybe with subheadings inside? But we cannot use headings inside ? We could embed or just list items. The instruction: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can just list all responsibilities as
- . However we have subcategories; we could keep them as separate
- with the subheading text included. That's okay.
Thus we will produce a flat list of responsibilities items.
Similarly for Qualifications: we can have a list.
Pay:
Pay
Compensation: $85,000+
Schedule: Schedule
Schedule is flexible. Residence in Greater Austin area with ability to attend (in person) evening and weekend meetings/events.
Also note "This is a 1099 contract position." That's also relevant; maybe include in Schedule or a separate section? Could add to Schedule paragraph.
We must not create Benefits section.
Now ensure we preserve all substantive information: include mention of 1099 contract position, residence requirement, etc.
Also note "Posted at 17:11h in by Amy Stansbury 0 Comments 0 Likes Full TimeAustinPosted 1 day ago Website Austin Outside Austin Outside (AO) is a 501c3 non-profit..." The metadata like posted date, etc we can drop as per instruction: "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short or drop it." So we can drop the metadata lines like "Posted at 17:11h in by Amy Stansbury 0 Comments 0 Lik
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not omit details. We need to capture all details from posting. Let's extract content precisely. About the role paragraph(s): - "Austin Outside (AO) is a 501c3 non-profit whose mission is to champion vibrant and thriving outdoor places for all in Greater Austin. We’re a coalition of non-profits and businesses who believe in the power of our collective voice. AO’s members are dedicated to fostering deep, effective and efficient partnerships that champion outdoor access, environmental stewardship, and equitable opportunities for all by advocating for public funding for projects and programs that connect people to nature. AO provides effective committees, educational social events and resource sharing." - Then description of ED: "The Executive Director (“ED”) is an entrepreneurial leader comfortable with setting long-term strategies and handling day-to-day operational realities, a builder and a steward who leads with transparency, earns trust across a diverse community, and can help grow the organization in credibility, membership and impact. Austin Outside seeks its first ED to work closely with the Board of Directors to achieve strategic objectives while ensuring financial and operational sustainability. The ED reports to the Board of Directors on governance and strategy and directly manages contract staff. A genuine passion for the mission and collaboration is essential." We can combine into a few paragraphs. Responsibilities: Under "What You’ll Do" with subheadings. We need to capture each bullet. Let's list: Strategic Leadership - Collaborate with the Board of Directors to set and execute AO’s long-term vision and strategic plan. - Provide leadership and management to assure AO is well-respected and financially secure. - Represent AO and its mission to members, funders, supporters, leaders, and community at large. - Oversee development of strategic and operational partnerships. - Drive strategies for membership growth and retention that align with AO’s mission. Board Governance - Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing all timely and accurate information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions. - Help recruit and orient new Board members, keeping in mind geographic distribution. - Serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Board and of all Board committees. - Report to the Board of Directors through the President and other regular communication channels. - Attend all regular Board meetings and other meetings, as necessary. - and report on organizational performance, risks/opportunities. (Note: The text says "Attend all regular Board meetings and other meetings, as necessary. and report on organizational performance, risks/opportunities." Might be a typo; we keep as is.) Fundraising & Development - Lead AO’s fundraising strategy, including donor cultivation, corporate sponsorships, philanthropic and community campaigns such as Amplify Austin. - Identify and pursue new funding opportunities. - Build and maintain strong relationships with existing donors and funding partners. - Collaborate with the Board and any development committee on fundraising planning/execution. - Ensure grant compliance, reporting, and stewardship are handled in a timely manner. Financial Stewardship - Develop and manage AO’s annual budget, ensuring financial health and diversified revenue. - Manage external financial services, including bookkeeping, payroll administration, and audits. - Ensure financial controls, compliance, and risk management practices are in place and followed. - Make informed financial decisions that balance organizational sustainability with mission-driven investment. Community & Culture - Foster an inclusive, welcoming, and member-focused environment. - Serve as a visible and accessible presence in the community, building trust across all stakeholders. - Manage community concerns and conflicts with fairness and transparency, escalating to the Board when appropriate. - Act as a primary spokesperson for AO. We need to preserve all these. Qualifications/Skills: We have two sets. First set: "Ideal Candidate Experience ..." bullet list: - Experience directing a major program, whole system, or coalition of strategic importance - Experience with and ability to raise funds through various combinations of philanthropy, investment and/or public funding sources - Ability to work cooperatively as well as lead, motivate and mentor for success including partnering with diverse groups of people and organizations at all levels - Ability to think both strategically and operationally, and able to lead highly effective teams - Strong written and verbal communication and project management skills are essential Second set: "Experience: 6+ years in a senior leadership role; nonprofit experience strongly preferred. Financial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, interpret financial statements, and ensure operational and fiscal sustainability. Communication: Strong written/verbal communication skills across diverse audiences/stakeholders. Community Orientation: Genuine investment in building inclusive, value-driven community spaces." We could combine into a single Qualifications section with two lists: maybe one for "Ideal Candidate Experience" and another for "Required Experience". But we need to avoid too many sections. Could make one Qualifications section with paragraphs and lists. We need to decide headings: Use
for section headings. So we will have:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
- ? We could embed or just list items. The instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can just list all responsibilities as
- . However we have subcategories; we could keep them as separate
- with the subheading text included. That's okay.
Thus we will produce a flat list of responsibilities items.
Similarly for Qualifications: we can have a list.
Pay:
Pay
Compensation: $85,000+
Schedule:Schedule
Schedule is flexible. Residence in Greater Austin area with ability to attend (in person) evening and weekend meetings/events.
Also note "This is a 1099 contract position." That's also relevant; maybe include in Schedule or a separate section? Could add to Schedule paragraph. We must not create Benefits section. Now ensure we preserve all substantive information: include mention of 1099 contract position, residence requirement, etc. Also note "Posted at 17:11h in by Amy Stansbury 0 Comments 0 Likes Full TimeAustinPosted 1 day ago Website Austin Outside Austin Outside (AO) is a 501c3 non-profit..." The metadata like posted date, etc we can drop as per instruction: "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a shortor drop it." So we can drop the metadata lines like "Posted at 17:11h in by Amy Stansbury 0 Comments 0 Lik