Join us and share your leadership ideas. The Textile Society of America (TSA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has an exciting opportunity with a focus on the future to develop an organizational strategy concentrating on core values of anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.
The Textile Society of America, Inc. provides an international forum for the exchange and dissemination of information about textiles worldwide, from artistic, cultural, economic, historic, political, social, and technical perspectives.
We are committed to developing leadership initiatives, membership, and programming rooted in the plurality of textile histories, producers, and purposes. With an eye toward expanding our voices and audience, we will focus on inclusion of underrepresented groups and advocacy for robust diversity of our personal and professional viewpoints.
As with many organizations, The Textile Society of America finds itself in a period of transition and seeks to take this time to create intentional, sustainable structures that foster organizational growth grounded in values of anti-racism, inclusion, and equity. One critical element of such a structure is the Executive Director role. We are searching for an Interim Executive Director to provide clarity in this shifting moment for a future of equity and inclusion based on anti-racist approaches.
Position Summary
Role of the TSA Interim Executive Director
- Provide stabilization to an organization with multiple changes that affect the operation of the organization
- Review organizational structure and provide recommendations
- Define expectations for an Executive Director, Board President, and Board Members. This will include strategic goal setting for each role, implementation tasks for each role, and defining responsibilities for each position. Delineation of administrative tasks will be necessary. All strategic goals will be grounded by the inclusion of historically marginalized perspectives and will be applicable across the diverse disciplines of our members
- Develop a transition plan that engages and develops consensus in a shared vision from key stakeholders
- Maintenance of routine operations
- This position is needed for approximately 6 to 9 months
Responsibilities
Develop an organizational strategy after full review of Textile Society of America history and documents, discussions with all Board Members and interested members.
- Documents include TSA mission and diversity statements, by-laws, history, committee structures, reports and related plans.
The organizational strategy must be positioned on core values of anti-racism; equity and inclusion ensuring that organizational leadership, culture, policies, and programs will be based on the inclusion of marginalized voices and perspectives in any decisions or adoption of policies and practices.
The Interim Executive Director will oversee the routine business activities of the organization including:
- Review existing job descriptions for Executive Director and Board Members and will advise on revisions/updates to descriptions and functions of these roles
- Assess TSA’s staffing needs
- Attend to membership needs
- Provide guidance and implementation support to the communications component of the organization
- Work with the Treasurer and appropriate board members/committees to provide necessary inputs for the organization budget
- Manage the organization’s programs – ongoing and new
- Work with committees to implement appropriate goals and timelines to completion
- Engage with community groups that support the organization
- Ensure TSA Board is fully aware of — and trained in — fiduciary, personnel, voting responsibilities and confidentiality policies
Skill Set:
Required:
- 3-6 years Executive Director experience necessary. Experience in non-profit organizations focused on membership and/or direct service is preferred
- Experience in building inclusive and equitable structures
- Interpersonal intelligence and practice
- Motivational and empathetic project management is a plus
- Demonstrated experience working effectively and meaningfully with nonprofit board members
Preferred
- In-depth knowledge of non-profit finances and fiduciary responsibilities
- Public-facing skills such as public speaking, marketing, and messaging to disparate groups
- Experience with Learned Societies/Associations with national/international scope
As a team member with the Textile Society of America you will have:
- Flexible work schedule / 25-30 hours per week
- Fully remote / virtual meetings
- Dedicated staff, board of directors, and volunteers
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience, hourly rate of $35-$60/hour
To Apply:
Please forward cover letter, CV / resume to Wendy Roberts via email at wendy@textilesocietyofamerica.org
Deadline to submit is September 1, 2022
This position is open to U.S. Residents or those with U.S. Employment Authorization Document (EAD) / work permit.
The Textile Society of America (TSA) is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. TSA encourages applications from all qualified individuals and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, veteran status, disability, AIDS/HIV status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
TSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
