Council of Writing Program Administrators

The Writer’s Center in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking a passionate, committed, and entrepreneurial new Director to lead the organization through its next stage of growth. One of the country’s premier independent literary centers founded in 1977, the Center offers writing workshops in all genres at all skill levels to almost 2,000 members and the general public in the Washington, D.C. region. The Center operates on a budget just under $1M, employs four to five full-time and six to eight part-time employees, and a rotating pool of contract writing instructors. It provides a literary bookstore for small press publications; publishes Poet Lore, the oldest continous poetry journal in the U.S.; presents readings and other literary events to the general public; and provides associated services in support of a unique community of writers ranging from the well-established to beginners. Job requirements are:

-5 years successful management in a nonprofit setting -Experience with budgets and fundraising -Proven ability to work with staff and diverse community of writers -Familiarity with e-commerce and online transactions -Demonstrated excellence in public outreach and communication -M.B.A. in arts administration or MFA in creative writing strongly preferred

To Apply: See full job description at www.writer.org. Send cover letter and resume to Search Committee via email to search@writer.org and put 'Director Search' in the title line. Candidates will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The Writer’s Center is an equal opportunity employer.