Executive Director

Core responsibilities:

• Implement the Strategic Plan and develop the organization's strategic vision and direction of specific initiatives
• Create an annual work plan and operate within a board-approved balanced budget
• Manage, coordinate, and supervise overall day-to-day operations and external contractors/vendors
• Ensure effective planning and implementation of successful events and programs including Membership Program, Education Programs, Chapter Relationships, Publications, and National Events

This role leads the American Harp Society to support harpists, promote harp education, and advance the harp community through programs, events, and organizational growth.

Required qualifications:

• Significant experience in a management role of a non-profit service setting, preferably in a membership organization
• Demonstrated understanding of current nonprofit governance best practices
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Proven track record of strong fiscal management and development/fundraising success
• Knowledge of event management, publications management, associations and membership programs
• Ability to motivate and manage volunteers, particularly a board of directors
• Outstanding management, verbal and written communication skills

Compensation for this position is competitive. This is a remote position from home office with travel required up to 15% annually.

The American Harp Society, Inc. (AHS) is a nonprofit membership organization that supports harpists, promotes harp education, and advances the harp community through programs, events, and publications.