ASA Executive Director Application

Welcome to the American Sand Association Executive Director Application

Thank you for your interest in the position of Executive Director for the American Sand Association (ASA).

This application will help the Board of Directors evaluate your qualifications, leadership experience, and vision for advancing ASA’s mission.

Estimated completion time: Approximately 20–30 minutes.

Please have available before you begin:
• Current résumé – REQUIRED to start the application.
• Cover letter – not required but encouraged
• Contact information for three professional references preferred

Confidentiality Statement: Your application will be reviewed only by authorized members of the ASA Board of Directors and individuals participating in the hiring process. Information submitted will be used solely to evaluate your qualifications for employment.

Personal Information

Résumé Upload (Required) *PDF, Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), or plain text (.txt) format.

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Cover Letter (Optional)A cover letter is encouraged but not required.

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First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City

State/Province

ZIP / Postal code

Phone *

Email Address *

LinkedIn Profile (Optional)

Personal Website (Optional)

Employment History

Instructions

Please provide your employment history beginning with your current or most recent position.

Include all positions held during the past ten (10) years. If additional space is needed, you may summarize earlier positions or provide a complete employment history in your résumé.

Current or Most Recent Employer

Employer Name *

Job Title *

Start Date (MM/Year) *

End Date (MM/Year) *

City *

State

Supervisor Name *

Supervisor Title *

Supervisor Phone *

May we contact this employer? *YesNo

Reason for Leaving *

Would You Like to Add a Previous Employer? *YESNO

Add Previous Employer

Employer Name *

Job Title *

Start Date *

End Date *

City *

State *

Supervisor Name *

Supervisor Title *

Supervisor Phone *

May we contact this employer? *Option 1Option 2

Reason for Leaving *

Would You Like to Add a Second Previous Employer? *YESNO

Employer Name *

Job Title *

Start Date *

End Date *

City *

State *

Supervisor Name *

Supervisor Title *

Supervisor Phone *

May we contact this employer? *YESNO

Reason for Leaving *

Additional Employment Information

Please use the space below to explain any gaps in employment, provide additional employment history, or share any other information that may help us better understand your professional background.

Leadership & Management Experience

The American Sand Association’s Executive Director serves as the organization’s chief executive, working closely with the Board of Directors, members, volunteers, industry partners, public agencies, and other stakeholders.

Please answer the following questions to describe your leadership, management, and executive experience.

Describe your leadership experience, including the organizations, teams, or programs you have led and your primary responsibilities. *

Describe your experience recruiting, supervising, developing, and motivating employees and volunteers. *

Describe your experience managing organizational budgets, financial resources, and day-to-day operations. *

Describe your experience working with a Board of Directors, executive leadership team, or other governing body. How did you support informed decision-making while managing day-to-day operations? *

Fundraising & Organizational Development

Please describe your experience securing financial support and building organizational capacity through fundraising, sponsorships, grants, memberships, partnerships, and related activities.

Describe your experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies, including grants, sponsorships, memberships, major gifts, or special events. *

Describe a successful initiative you led that resulted in measurable organizational growth, increased revenue, expanded membership, improved programs, or another significant accomplishment. *

Government Relations & Advocacy

The American Sand Association works with federal, state, and local agencies, elected officials, land managers, industry partners, and recreation organizations to protect and improve responsible off-highway vehicle recreation.

Please describe your experience in the following areas.

Describe your experience working with government agencies, elected officials, regulatory bodies, or public policy issues. *

Describe your experience building relationships with businesses, sponsors, nonprofit organizations, or other strategic partners that advanced an organization's mission. *

Describe your experience representing an organization before public agencies, community groups, the media, or other stakeholders. *

Describe a situation where you successfully brought together individuals or organizations with differing viewpoints to achieve a common objective. *

Vision & Executive Judgment

The following questions are intended to help the Board understand your leadership philosophy, decision-making process, and vision for the future of the American Sand Association.

What do you see as the greatest opportunities and challenges facing the American Sand Association over the next three to five years, and how would you address them? *

Describe a difficult leadership decision you made. What factors did you consider, what decision did you make, and what was the outcome? *

Why are you interested in serving as Executive Director of the American Sand Association, and what unique qualifications would you bring to the position? *

Certification & Authorization

Please read the following statement carefully before submitting your application.

I certify that the information provided in this application and in any attached materials is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any material misrepresentation or omission may disqualify me from consideration or, if selected, may result in termination of my appointment.

I authorize the American Sand Association to verify information contained in this application, including employment history and professional references, as permitted by applicable law.

I have read and agree to the certification and authorization statement above. *I agree

Please Type Your Full Legal Name *

Date *

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