Tag: Executive Director position

WorldChicago: Executive Director (USA)

“JobExecutive Director, WorldChicago, Chicago, IL, USA. Deadline: Open until filled; posted 14 August 2023.

As Chicago’s official host for U.S. government-sponsored international visitors, WorldChicago has served over 70,000 guests from 190 countries since 1952. By connecting Chicagoans with international peers, WorldChicago promotes mutual understanding and fosters global dialogue and innovation. Citizen diplomats shape global relations one handshake at a time.

WorldChicago is dedicated to promoting citizen diplomacy through programs that connect the Chicago community with the world. Citizen Diplomacy is the idea that individuals have the right and responsibility to help shape U.S. foreign relations through person-to-person interactions with citizens of other countries.

As our world becomes more globally connected and new opportunities and challenges arise, the role of citizen diplomacy and WorldChicago has never been more important. The next Executive Director will have the opportunity to work with a motivated and professional Board of Directors and hardworking, dedicated staff to elevate the profile of WorldChicago, increase its role in promoting citizen diplomacy in the Chicago region, and develop the next generation of citizen diplomats.

The next Executive Director of WorldChicago is a dynamic leader with a deep-seated commitment to citizen diplomacy and with experience in driving growth and impact within the organization and across the country. Candidates for the position must bring a sense of creativity, innovation and a sense of collaboration with local and national partners and governments (national and foreign) to the role.

While leading this effort, the next leader must also be a steward who builds upon WorldChicago’s success while growing and evolving for the future. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who understands the power of collaboration and has extensive experience and success leading high performing teams that foster a culture of excellence, from programming to the Fellowship and exchange experience.

Executive Director NCA job ad (Washington, DC)

The National Communication Association (NCA) is seeking an outstanding leader with a passion for Communication arts and sciences to become its next Executive Director.

Founded in 1914, NCA advances the scholarly discipline of Communication that studies all forms, modes, media, and consequences of communication through humanistic, social scientific, and aesthetic inquiry. Today NCA is a vibrant and financially strong organization whose diverse membership includes 7,500 scholars, teachers, practitioners, and academic departments across the country and the world. The Association is well served by a professionally accomplished staff that supports the publication of 11 academic journals, various professional development programs and public engagement events, and an annual convention attended by 5,000 participants.

Complete position description and instructions for applying.

ICA Executive Director job ad

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
International Communication Association

The International Communication Association (ICA) seeks an experienced and resourceful leader to partner with the executive committee, the board of directors, and its members in its next phase of development. The International Communication Association is an academic association for scholars interested in the study, teaching and application of all aspects of human and mediated communication. It began more than 60 years ago as a small organization of U.S. researchers and now is truly international with more than 4500 members in over 80 countries. Since 2003, ICA has been officially associated with the United Nations as a non-governmental organization (NGO). More information can be obtained from the ICA website.

The executive director oversees and facilitates the core activities of ICA, including a vibrant and innovative publishing program, a complex annual conference and bi-annual regional conferences, and divisional priorities and activities. The executive director develops and maintains key business and community partnerships/sponsorships, enhances financial sustainability, guides strategic growth, and helps shape policy that fosters high-quality research and dissemination of that research. The position, based in Washington, DC, oversees a staff of five and an annual budget of approximately $2,000,000 USD. Domestic and international travel is required.

The ideal candidate will preferably have at least five successful years as an executive or senior manager at an academically oriented nonprofit organization of similar budget size with experience negotiating, planning and implementing large conferences. Highly relevant and equivalent experience will also be considered. The salary for the position will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Compensation includes a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a generous retirement plan.

Applicants should send their resumes and cover letters describing their interest in ICA, their qualifications and how their professional experience addresses the qualifications required, via email. Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Desired start date is January 2016. ICA will maintain the confidentiality of the candidates until the finalists are selected.

The International Communication Association is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status.

The full description of the position and application process can be accessed here.