Executive Director

Oregon Parent Teacher Association, the state’s oldest and largest child advocacy organization has an immediate opening for a part time Executive Director.

OPTA Organizational Mission: To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; To assist parents in developing skills they need to raise and protect their children; and, To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools.

Executive Director Role Summary: As directed by the Bylaws of Oregon PTA, the Board of Directors have the authority over the affairs of the Oregon PTA during the interim between conventions, adopts and/or amends Standing Rules, adopts the annual calendar or activities and annual budget as well as approving the formation of Standing Committees as recommended by the Executive Committee. As a membership organization, Oregon PTA has the sole authority to formulate policy.

The Executive Director shall provide leadership for the staff of Oregon PTA, effectively manage the business operations of the organization and is responsible for carrying out the policy decisions of the Board of Directors in accordance with the duties defined herein.

Key Relationships: Reports directly to the President of Oregon PTA by the authority of the Oregon PTA Board of Directors. Performance objectives are established and performance review conducted annual by the President of Oregon PTA with input from the Board of Directors. Directly supervises the Administrative Assistant and any other contracted or direct employee of Oregon PTA. Works closely with Oregon PTA Board of Directors, council leadership, committee chairmen, consultants and local unit PTA leaders, and has contact with other statewide educational and governmental organization and with the news and/or communications media.