Executive Director

The Furniture Society, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to advance the art of furniture making, by inspiring creativity, promoting excellence, and fostering an understanding of this art, seeks an Executive Director to provide overall vision, leadership and direction of The Furniture Society’s programs and services.

The successful candidate will be a creative, entrepreneurial and arts visionary providing strategic leadership to fulfill the mission, vision and strategic plan of The Furniture Society. She/he will have demonstrated facility in public speaking, written and oral communication as a passionate advocate for craft, art and design in general, and specifically Studio Furniture. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees and supervises our office manager, part-time staff and member volunteers.

 

 Specific Responsibilities include:

 

§ Manage day-to-day operations of the Society, including the hiring and supervision of staff, maintenance of office, data base and website functions.

§ Work collaboratively with the Board to determine annual program activities and longer-term initiatives recommended in the strategic plan.

§ Prepare and manage annual operating budget, including special project budgets.

§ Develop and implement fundraising efforts, including grant writing, individual solicitations and corporate sponsorships.

§ In concert with the conference committee, plan and  implement all aspects of the annual conference

§ Manage special program activities of the Society, including but not limited to participation in such shows as ICFF, Society-sponsored exhibitions and
 publishing.

§ Promote and sustain membership in the Society

§ Represent the Society in a highly visible role as the most tangible agent of the Society for our community.

§ Coordinate committee functions, schedules and reports, and prepare for annual meetings of the Board.

 

Qualifications

 

The Furniture Society seeks a strong leader and skilled administrator with a minimum of five years experience as an executive director or senior manager in a nonprofit organization. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelors Degree and have extensive administrative and business experience in the visual arts, arts education or arts management fields. She/he will have background and success in fundraising and event planning; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships with members, donors, staff and community. 

 

The candidate will have a successful track record of nonprofit fiscal management, including budgeting and grant writing, have a high level of energy, and the ability to manage a complex set of tasks and deadlines. The job demands significant travel for program support and promotion.  Strong computer skills are preferred. 

 



For complete job description go to

http://www.furnituresociety.org/furn/docs/tfs_exec_director_description.pdf