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Executive Director
Florida Festival and Events Association
Position Description: Executive Director, Florida Festivals and Events Association (Exempt)
Location: Florida, Home Based Office
Florida Festivals and Events Association (FFEA) was created to serve the needs of the festivals and events industry for the State of Florida. Created in 1993, Florida Festivals and Events Association was originally a state chapter of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). FFEA became an independent organization in 2001 and has been helping hundreds of members grow their events and businesses. We believe in the power of relationships, members helping members and an active, highly engaged Board.
The Position
The Executive Director position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of FFEA, including membership, financial, educational opportunities, networking events and an annual conference in accordance with policies, values, strategies and long-term goals. The Executive Director is responsible for solicitation of new members, coordinating educational seminars, board administration and support, and public relations of the organization. The bulk of the Executive Director’s time will be spent on membership recruitment.
The Requirements
The successful candidate must possess strong leadership, management, interpersonal and oral/written communications skills and general office skills. Experience in reporting to and working with a policy Board is beneficial. Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor’s degree is required.
The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting membership, planning and implementing educational seminars and conferences, marketing, promoting and working with a Board of Directors.
Compensation
The base salary for this position ranges from $40,000-$45,000 and includes a competitive benefits package and bonus plan.
To Apply
Resume and cover letter should be mailed to: Attn: FFEA Executive Director Search Committee, c/o South Florida Fair, P.O. Box 210367, West Palm Beach, FL 33421. No phone calls please. Postmark deadline for receipt of resumes will be March 2, 2012.
More information about this job may be found at www.ffea.org. Please, no phone calls.