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Hello. This was posted to a literary list, but I thought it might be of interest to those in the Library field as well. Small Press Distribution is looking for an Executive Director. Below is a job description, which includes an application process. The contact email for the application is also included in the description. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2005. Jeanette Clough Getty Research Library Los Angeles, CA -- Laura Moriarty Deputy Director Small Press Distribution [log in to unmask] www.spdbooks.org (510) 524-1668 ex 306 SPD Executive Director Job Description Small Press Distribution (SPD), a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and the country's only exclusively literary book distributor, seeks an Executive Director. This is an advocacy position for a dynamic company positioned for national leadership. Established in 1969, SPD distributes the books of over 500 small presses with a staff of seven and a $1 million annual budget. We also work closely on a year-round basis with writers, small independent literary publishers, libraries, booksellers, schools, and major arts funders. The ideal candidate will have at least an undergraduate degree, proven fundraising record, management experience, marketing experience, financial and business acumen, and is technologically savvy. The ideal candidate will have experience in a publishing or other arts organization. Some travel (BEA and ALA conventions, NY fund raisers, etc.) and evening/weekend meetings are required. This position reports to the board of directors. I Job Description Fundraising: This person will be a seasoned fund raiser and work with board and consultant to create and implement annual and long-range fundraising plans, including: foundations, public sector, and corporate grants; major gifts; membership program; special events; cultivate and research prospects for cash and in-kind contribution. Financial Management: Plans, prepares, and implements timely and accurate fiscal management and annual budgets through detailed analysis and consolidation of results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and established timetables. General Management: Supervision of deputy director, consulting accountant, operations director, warehouse manager, customer service and development associate, sales and marketing associate, and administrative associate. Provide general management oversight of book distribution operations and publisher relations. Initiate and conduct strategic planning as needed. Conduct annual performance reviews and set compensation levels for staff. Oversee all major contracts (landlord, security, insurance, etc.). Work with 12 person board and committees on a regular basis. Sales & Marketing: Work with staff to develop annual marketing plan, review annual sales projects, raise SPD profile, promote small presses and identifiable audiences, and develop collaborations to address field-wide concerns. Technology: Oversee further integration of technology into SPD operations, including development of EDI, the SPD website, and e-commerce and web based sales capacity. II Compensation and Benefits Negotiable. Full health benefits; dental and other benefits; paid vacation. III Application Requirements Please include the following in your application submission: 1. Cover letter 2. Resume 3. Detailed fundraising history summary Applications that do not include all three items will not be considered. The fundraising history summary should include information about your fundraising experience over the life of your career. Please include dates, amounts raised, and whether you were the primary grant writer/point of contact or held a supporting role. Include information about the annual fundraising targets met for the entire organization both before and during your tenure to help us understand the impact of your contribution relative to the organization's total needs. If possible, please include information about your fundraising life cycle, the projects for which you raised funds, and how, in terms of percentages/dollar amounts and programs your fundraising efforts impacted the organization as a whole. Please include information about, and time lines for, the projects for which you raised funds. Mail the above documents: Email (MS Word or PDF) format to: [log in to unmask] Resumes must be received by March 15, 2005 to be considered. __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org//membership.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner (Kerri Scannell) at: [log in to unmask]