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Operations
Director
The successful
applicant will work with FLF Press staff to develop a strategy for
expanding literature development, build partnerships with community
and other groups, explore best practices, facilitate and deliver training
and actively promote FLF Press. Applicant must be a creative
and articulate professional with proven organizational, fundraising,
and community relations abilities. Experience in strategic planning,
grant writing, finance administration, and working with board members
and volunteers essential. Knowledge of the literature and visual arts
preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years experience in related field required.
Salary commensurate with experience. Proven skills with literature
based project development and management, together with running public
events, excellent communication and organizational skills and knowledge
of relevant publishing software applications, current literary developments,
fundraising, sponsorship and marketing. Flexibility, creativity
and enthusiasm will be vital!
Major
Responsibilities:
Fundraising
Oversees all activities related to expanding literature programs,
including planning and working with committees and board members
to implement the annual author-grant campaign. Manage all aspects
of grant and proposal writing, including identification of grant
opportunities, submission of proposals, and final reports; working
with board members to increase and administer the endowment; and
working with committee members to plan and carry out special events.
The Operations Director is also responsible for exploring new
sources of revenue.
Community Outreach
Writes and directs the production of news releases, newsletters,
invitations, announcements, directory listings, programs, etc.
Arranges speaking and PR engagements with local/national arts
groups, news organizations, and community-based reading groups.
Oversees the organization’s Web site. Fosters relations with
local, state, and federal government representatives. Supports
the work of the Public Relations Committee with publicity and
marketing activities. The Operations
Director also must represent
FLF with local, regional, state, and national organizations; perform
panel and jury services, and serve as the organization’s
spokesperson when dealing with the media.
Author Relations
Works with the Review Committee to recruit, review,
and accept author submissions. Works closely with the Sales Manager
to support new authors in marketing and editorial decisions. Corresponds
with and provides recommendations for accepted and alumni authors,
as needed. Helps plan Works-in-Progress receptions.
Board Relations
Works closely with and reports to a Board of Directors
comprised of individuals with diverse interests. The Director
attends quarterly Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and
committee meetings; submits monthly activity reports; and coordinates
board development as needed.
Education
and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree
pp preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of arts and/or non-profit administration,
including a successful record of fundraising and budget oversight.
Specific Skills/Abilities:
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Knowledge of literature and the visual arts.
- Success
in fundraising, grant writing, and membership development.
- Marketing,
PR, and community relations abilities that illustrate creative
thinking, community awareness, and arts outreach.
- Adept
at working with a board of directors, volunteer committees,
local and national arts organizations, local community members,
and political representatives.
- Talented
communicator, with good writing and public speaking skills.
- Management
and organizational skills. Ability to recruit, manage, and mentor
a growing staff.
- Outgoing
and diplomatic personality, sense of humor, and leadership ability.
Able to work with diverse communities.
- Computer
proficiency in word processing, database management, desktop
publishing, and Web development.
Office Assistant
Functional
experience with Excel, Word, Access, Windows, P.C. Anywhere, Outlook
Express, Filemaker Pro, Pagemaker, other software programs. The
basic requirement is to be comfortable with computers and able and
willing to learn new software programs, if necessary.
Excellent
organizational skills
Accounts
Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
Working
knowledge of office equipment such as faxes, printers, modems, jazz
drives, back-up systems, adding machines, calculators, postage meters,
etc.
Excellent
verbal communication and telephone skills
Experience
setting up and maintaining a variety of filing systems
Ability
to complete a variety of tasks simultaneously and effectively
Ability
to pay close attention to detail and keep the larger picture in
mind
Facility
with numbers
Ability
to be an effective team member
Good
interpersonal skills
Send
all resumes to jobs@flf.org
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