ITEA Announces New Executive Director Position

Deadline for Applications––June 1, 2007

Please share the description below with potential candidates.

The Executive Committee of the International Tuba-Euphonium Association proposes amendments to the Association’s Constitution which would create an Executive Director position in place of the Treasurer position. Please read the proposals on your Officer Election Ballot, and please vote on these very important amendments.

In response to growing scope and responsibilities of the International Tuba-Euphonium Association, the Executive Committee of the International Tuba-Euphonium Association proposes amendments to the Association’s Constitution replacing the position of Treasurer with that of Executive Director. The Executive Director will report directly to the Executive Committee and will provide support for all aspects of the Association, thus assuring ongoing continuity and consistent efforts toward reaching organizational goals.

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Job Description
The Executive Director of the International Tuba-Euphonium Association is appointed by, works with, and reports to the Executive Committee. The Executive Director shall manage all financial and membership records, oversee management of Tuba-Euphonium Press, implement strategies to achieve organizational goals, coordinate Journal advertising, and other duties as appropriate and assigned to the position.

The Executive Director is expected to be inspiringly energetic, show sustained and visible commitment to ITEA and its mission, and excite others around that mission and its supporting goals and strategies. He/she must see both service to membership and financial soundness as essential parts of organizational philosophy. The Director must actively and easily build rapport and trust with others, use multiple approaches to engage members in the many aspects and activities of the organization, and develop and maintain relationships with members, peers, industry leaders, and funding sources.

Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the following professional and personal qualities:

• A minimum of 3 years leadership experience in the nonprofit, private and/or public sectors.
• Management experience with knowledge of best practices in financial and business management, nonprofit fundraising, public relations and marketing.
• Experience in planning, developing and implementing programs.
• Successful experience in financial management, including financial planning, preparing, reading and analyzing financial statements, and developing/managing budgets.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access or similar database program for management of membership records.
• Good deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills with computer equipment and programs.
• Tenacity, attention to detail, and ability to plan, implement and complete projects.
• Takes great pleasure in making sure data is accurate and that membership and mailing queries function properly and accurately.
• Demonstrates success in fundraising and building alternate revenue streams.
• Experience with e-communication as a marketing and capacity building strategy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of honesty and integrity.
• Bachelor degree or higher.

Time and Remuneration
The Executive Director position is expected to require 20 hours per week year-round.
Hourly compensation for all appointed staff is set by the Executive Committee. Contact
Dennis AsKew or Kathy Brantigan with questions regarding this position or the
expected pay rate.

Application Process
Interested individuals should direct their resume with cover letter by June 1, 2007 to:

Kathy Aylsworth Brantigan, Treasurer
International Tuba-Euphonium Association
2253 Downing St.
Denver, CO 80205

Questions
Please contact the President, Treasurer, or any member of the ITEA Executive Committee regarding this position or the desired qualifications.