Executive Director

The Memphis Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) represents and supports electrical contractors across the region. Our members are business owners and industry leaders who rely on the chapter for labor relations support, industry advocacy, education, and strategic partnership.

The chapter plays a critical role in negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements, supporting apprenticeship and training programs, and representing the electrical construction industry before local, regional, and national stakeholders.

Memphis NECA operates with a strong Board of Directors and a long-standing membership base. We are relationship-driven, contractor-focused, and committed to serving our members with professionalism, integrity, and transparency.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a steady, strategic, and relationship-driven Executive Director to lead the Memphis Chapter into its next chapter of growth and stability. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a position of trust, understands the balance between leadership and service, and can confidently represent contractors in high-level conversations involving labor, legislation, and industry advancement.

The right candidate will be both structured and relational. They will operate independently while maintaining strong alignment with the Board of Directors. They will bring ideas, not just updates. They will value long-term impact over short-term visibility.

If you are someone who:

• Communicates clearly and directly
• Navigates complex relationships with composure
• Enjoys building trust with business owners
• Sees leadership as service

We want to talk to you. This is not simply an operational role. It is a visible leadership position with long-term impact on the electrical construction industry in Memphis.

About the Position

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Memphis NECA Chapter and is responsible for managing all aspects of chapter operations in alignment with the Board of Directors. This position requires a balance of labor relations knowledge, financial stewardship, contractor engagement, and strategic execution. The Executive Director represents the chapter locally and nationally, serves as liaison to IBEW leadership, and ensures the chapter consistently delivers value to its members.

While the Board sets strategic direction, the Executive Director leads day-to-day execution. This is a high-trust, high-autonomy role requiring maturity, accountability,

and sound judgment. The ideal candidate understands that success in this role is measured by participation, engagement, transparency, and the confidence of the membership.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the primary representative of the Memphis Chapter to contractors, IBEW leadership, NECA National, and other industry stakeholders.
• Lead and support collective bargaining preparation, contract interpretation, and labor relations discussions.
• Maintain proactive and transparent communication with the Board of Directors and chapter membership.
• Oversee chapter financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, dues collection oversight, and expense management.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the Board.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies to increase contractor participation in meetings, conventions, and chapter events.
• Conduct regular visits with member contractors to understand their business needs and challenges.
• Plan and coordinate monthly chapter meetings, Board meetings, and industry events.
• Maintain strong working relationships with apprenticeship training programs and related trust funds.
• Serve as liaison between chapter committees and the Board of Directors.
• Identify opportunities to improve chapter processes, communication flow, and operational efficiency.
• Represent the chapter in local, regional, and national industry meetings.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5–10 years of leadership experience in business management, trade associations, labor relations, or related fields.
• Experience working in or adjacent to unionized environments preferred.
• Strong financial literacy, including budgeting and reporting oversight.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust with business owners and industry stakeholders.
• Comfort navigating sensitive or complex discussions with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Self-directed and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors preferred.
• Local or regional familiarity strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or JD is a plus but not required.
• Ability to travel periodically for regional and national meetings.

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