What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director, Economic Club of Dallas position at Opportunities?
(Crow Holdings is posting this position on behalf of the Economic Club of Dallas. CEO Michael Levy is a founding member of the club.)
Inspired by the economic clubs of NY, Chicago and Detroit, the Economic Club of Dallas was established in 2025 to connect, inform and empower global business leaders operating across the Texas Triangle region. As a rapidly growing hub of innovation, finance and cultural diversity, Dallas is uniquely positioned to host this forum of global CEO’s and decision makers driving economic expansion across the nation. Through showcasing leaders and fostering meaningful discussions on economic trends, policy frameworks and business activities, the ECD provides an effective forum contributing to understanding and opportunity. Areas of focus include economic and fiscal policy, defense, space, technology, finance, energy and infrastructure.
The ECD’s founding was sponsored by some of the region’s most influential business leaders including a Founding Member group of 40 executives and a meaningful initial financial base. Two introductory events have taken place, the first featuring Jim Lee of the Texas Stock Exchange and the second featuring Alex Karp of Palantir. At this time we are expanding our programming and membership base and require an Executive Director to lead these efforts going forward.
Primary Responsibilities
- Collaborating with the ECD Board of Directors on strategic direction to deliver relevant, curated programming to members and their guests
- Researching other prominent economic clubs in the US (and abroad) to compare programming and direction
- Developing a broader membership base supporting the organization
- Maintaining relationships with members, prospective members, speakers’ representatives and peer economic club executive directors
- Serving as the public face of the ECD to promote its mission and build relationships with business leaders
- Ensuring prudent fiscal management
- Leveraging DFW’s profile globally as a leading business and economic center
- Creating a virtuous cycle of influential global speakers and programming, attracting even more influential speakers and members
Desired Skills & Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in leadership roles, particularly in nonprofit, business or economic development organizations (preferably in the DFW Metroplex)
- Accomplished educational background
- Proven ability to develop and implement organizational strategies and foster growth
- Expertise in networking and cultivating relationships with high performing executives and government officials
- Track record of planning and executing exclusive events
- Direct experience with nonprofit governance, fundraising and stakeholder engagement to support the ECD’s mission
- Competence in digital office tools and generative AI search applications
Competitive compensation package will be offered.