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IFFLA is looking for a highly skilled Executive Director. Reporting to the board of directors, the Executive Director will embrace IFFLA’s mission and integrate it into all festival programs and relationships with audiences, filmmakers, industry and the community at large.? The Executive Director should be highly effective in a leadership role that requires clear communication skills, decisiveness, respect and inspiration to all involved with IFFLA. Candidates need to be located within commuting distance of Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the board directors and committees to fulfill the organization’s mission and shape the organization’s future
• Develop an actionable fundraising plan and meet annual fundraising goals, in partnership with board of directors, by securing financial support from foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government funding sources
• Serve as the face of the organization and participate in external events to increase visibility, credibility, and market brand on a national and international level
• Develop strategic partnerships and build trusted relationships with IFFLA?s sponsors, community and industry partners to ensure consistency of the organization’s credibility, and further increase community and industry awareness
• Identify and address staffing requirements for efficient operations, and maintain a strong and inclusive work culture that attracts and retains people while driving the organization’s mission
• Analyze existing internal processes and practices and enhance their effectiveness
• Oversee daily operations of the organization, providing clear direction for program strategies to ensure high successful programs

Required skills and qualifications

• A passion for IFFLA’s mission
• Five or more years of experience in senior management preferable in nonprofit arts organizations, ideally in the field of film
• Strong and proven experience in fundraising and working with a board of directors
• Well-versed to South Asian films and the filmmaking community in LA and beyond
• Dynamic and charismatic team player who enjoys being the public face of an organization and can perform under pressure
• A team player and an excellent communicator able to unify and build support among people at every level (i.e. staff, board, community partners, and sponsors).
• Experience in building and managing budgets
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills able to convey a focused yet inspiring vision
• An accessible work style
• Ability to generate respect and trust
• Work integrity and transparency

This is a year-round position, part-time with the exception of the months leading up to the festival. Compensation commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should email their resume and cover letter to?cmarouda@....