Portland Community Squash Seeks Executive Director

About the Role

Portland Community Squash (PCS) is seeking its next Executive Director. Founding Executive Director Barrett Takesian will support the transition before pursuing new community-building ventures. This full-time position reports to the Board of Directors.

About Portland Community Squash

PCS is a multicultural and multigenerational community center serving hundreds of individuals and families weekly through guided programs and open-access membership. We use squash, education, wellness, and community-building to foster opportunities, relationships, and belonging. We provide scholarships, meals, transportation, and mentorship to ensure full participation. What started as a youth squash program has evolved into a community-building model replicated in other cities.

PCS operates on a $1.5 million budget, with over half from contributed revenue and the rest from membership fees and sales. We are financially stable, well-governed, and well-run, with a strong leadership team and an engaged, supportive board. Our team includes 7 full-time and 20 part-time staff, plus many volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Vision: Conceive and articulate long-term objectives for PCS, consolidating and building on successes while identifying areas for improvement.
• Communication: Ensure timely, targeted, and consistent communication with members and the public, addressing inquiries and issues diplomatically.
• Fundraising: Serve as the lead fundraiser and public face of PCS, managing key donor relationships, setting development strategy, and leading major campaigns and events.
• Governance: Partner with the board on strategic planning, communication, and committee work across finance, development, governance, technology, and facilities.
• Finance: Prepare the annual budget and ensure long-term financial health, including debt, reserves, and endowment, in collaboration with the Finance Committee.
• People: Lead a small senior team, overseeing hiring, performance, accountability, and organizational culture.
• Collaboration: Partner with schools and local/statewide organizations to expand and enhance community and programming.
• Operations: Oversee systems, safety, facilities, external events, media relations, and program outcome data.

Qualifications

• Deep belief in the mission and commitment to access and equity.
• Proven fundraising experience, with the ability to deepen existing donor relationships and build new ones.
• Nonprofit financial management experience, preferably at a comparable scale.
• Experience leading and developing staff and building a positive organizational culture.
• Experience working with a nonprofit board.
• Comfort operating in a data-driven, well-instrumented organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Participation in the staff bonus pool
• Access to the club and wellness facilities

How to Apply

Send your cover letter and resume to board@pcsquash.com. Describe your experience and how you are a good fit for this position. Include contact information for three references. Optionally, include a brief linked video introduction.

Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews are anticipated in late fall 2026, with a start date in early 2027.