Posted March 9, 2009
Executive Director
Stock Artists Alliance
Stock Artists Alliance (SAA), a trade association dedicated to supporting and protecting the business interests of professional stock photographers worldwide, is accepting applications for a new Executive Director.
SAA supports its members through education and advocacy initiatives and is well-respected in the image licensing industry for its efforts on behalf of members and all professional photographers.
The role of the Executive Director is to provide leadership and manage operations of the trade association and to provide support for SAA members and outreach to the industry community. Primary responsibilities will be to promote and build the value of the trade association in the industry through advocacy, external communications, outreach programs and publishing.
The ideal candidate will be well-informed and passionate about visual artists' rights, a confident and effective communicator, a capable multi-tasker, and a self-motivated leader who seizes opportunities, develops solutions and sees tasks through to completion.
Duties:
- Responsible for public relations and industry outreach and communication.
o Tasks include initiating and writing press releases, white papers and articles for internal and public distribution along with developing and maintaining connections with the press.
- Identify and follow-through on advocacy issues which affect industry and members' business interests.
o Responsibilities include keeping current on business and legislative developments, and actively representing member interests before business executives, industry leaders and the public.
- Develop and lead programs and initiatives to meet the association's mission.
o Programs may include educational seminars, webinars and panel participation.
o Oversight of committees composed of members formed to further initiatives, including SAA's Ombudsman program with stock distributors.
- Develop communications and promotions and oversee marketing efforts to recruit and retain association members.
- Build relationships and coordinate with other industry trade associations and leadership on matters and initiatives including advocacy and education.
- Address ongoing needs of association membership either directly or in co-ordination with staff.
- Plan, develop content, edit, design and publish online the quarterly publication for members.
- Work closely with SAA's Board of Directors by preparing needed reports and participating in monthly Board meetings
- Organize and coordinate annual member meetings, Board of Director elections, educational programs and other events.
- Maintain fiscal records and work with Treasurer to develop annual budget.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Independent leader and good self starter
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Project management and oversight
- Coordination of projects and people
- Organization
- Familiarity with the photographic industry a plus
Job Details:
- Telecommuting
- Part-time
Send resumes to resumes.saa@gmail.com
Applications will not be considered unless current salary and salary history are included.
