Posted 7/12/10
HandMade in America
Position - Executive Director
HandMade in America is seeking an entrepreneurial and creative Executive Director to lead the organization and build on its 15 year history of promoting craft, culture and the spirit of community for economic development in western North Carolina and surrounding regions.
The incumbent serves as the chief executive officer of HandMade in America and is responsible for overall staff, program and fiscal development of the
organization.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide leadership to the organization and manage its ongoing activities. The Executive Director is responsible for the development and refinement of its service programs; development and control over budgeting and financial planning; contract and grant compliance; fund raising; accounting and fiscal management; recruitment and evaluation of the management team within guidelines established by the Board. Over the next three years, HandMade’s goal is to maximize its programming and fiscal opportunities to best serve the region’s growth and the community of craftspeople.
Application Process
To apply please send a letter of interest, resume, including 3 references and (2) two letters of support, and salary requirements by August 15, 2010 via email to:
Search Committee:
C/O Stephanie Sweepson Twitty
HandMade in America
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