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Friends of the Arts Regional Arts Council Executive Director
Part - Time Salaried Position Commensurate with Experience
June, July & August - 15 - 20 hours per week
September - May - 25 - 30 hours per week

Friends of the Arts seeks an experienced, professional and enthusiastic Executive Director to join our team May 19, 2008. Friends of the Arts is a 34 year old non profit regional arts council that serves over 11,000 children and people annually with high quality art and art education programs. We are located in Silver Center for the Arts-PSU, Plymouth, NH.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration and operation of the organization. This position works with a Board of Trustees and staff to coordinate and achieve annual fundraising goals and create annual budgets.

Responsibilities include: coordination of annual fund drive, membership drive, business fund drive and special fundraising events; creation of all campaigns and publicity material; researching and submitting grants to a variety of foundations in support of programming, staff, board developments and general operations.

We are looking for an experienced person who demonstrates excellent communication, financial and organizational skills. Successful candidates must have a Bachelors degree and a strong background in business administration and an affinity for the arts. Individual must be extremely diplomatic and work exceptionally well with both adults and children. Candidate must be highly motivated and be able to work independently and as a team member.

Applicants should submit letter of interest and resume by May 5th to:
Friends of the Arts Board of Trustees
Friends of the Arts Regional Arts Council
PO Box 386, Plymouth NH 03264

603.536.1182
friends@friends-of-the-arts.org
www.friends-of-the-arts.org