Vision: SANCA believes that participation in a regular activity is an important component of human development. Mastery of physical skills builds self-esteem, while consistent interaction with staff and other students fosters cooperation, trust and develops social skills.
Mission: SANCA is dedicated to improving the mental and physical health of children of all ages and abilities by engaging them in the joyous creativity of acrobatics and circus arts. SANCA provides quality instruction in unique physical arts in a safe, supportive, nurturing environment that provides both challenge and reward to the student.
SANCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to serving students from all economic backgrounds by providing tuition scholarships. Your tax-deductible donation supports SANCA's Youth Scholarships fund and ongoing programs so children of all ages may continue building success one step at a time.
Reporting to the board of directors, the Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer providing overall strategic and operational responsibility for SANCA's staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission, vision and goals. The ED oversees a $1M budget and manages a staff of 35 including three direct reports.
Ideally, the ED will have:
• A minimum of five years of executive leadership experience with a demonstrated track record of success in a non-profit/human services organization
• Entrepreneurial strategic thinking
• Innovation in the areas of program, partnership, & fundraising development
• A familiarity with physical education, performance, or physical arts education
• Experience working with underserved-populations & at-risk youth
• Strong fiscal management & budgetary leadership with budgets in excess of $750,000
Bachelor's degree is required. A Masters degree is preferred. Consideration will be given to any combination of education, experience and measurable performance that demonstrates a proven ability to perform the necessary duties of this position.
For a full job description go to: www.sancaseattle.org/about/get-involved/New%20Executive%20Director.pdf
To apply: Send resume and cover letter, answering the following questions:
• Why do you want to work at SANCA?
• How do you wish to support SANCA's mission & vision?
• What experience do you have with SANCA?
to Jo@sancaseattle.org All applications must be submitted electronically in pdf format. No phone calls please.
Include two references, one of which has an association with SANCA. Both references should complete this brief online questionnaire http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NZSV378
Please provide writing samples upon request Deadline to apply is April 8, 2012.
SANCA is an equal opportunity employer. All SANCA employees must undergo a background check.
- Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. $40,000-$50,000 range.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
