Executive Director

Filmmakers Collaborative is looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to manage all aspects of the organization, including fiscal sponsorship, community outreach, interfacing with funders, and member services, all under the direction of the FC Board of Directors. This position requires a high level of drive and passion for independent media work, as well as demonstrated success in development and program management.

Successful candidates are expected to have strong communication and relationship skills; an understanding of budgets and accounting procedures; an understanding of funder-filmmaker relationships; the ability to lead and develop teams; and proven experience managing the day-to-day operations of a growing organization.

Ideal traits include executive or financial experience with NGOs, familiarity with the independent film world; expertise in fiscal management of others’ money; awareness of new directions in the film industry and new forms of independent film; event management experience, and knowledge of philanthropy.

Major responsibilities fall into 5 major areas and include, but are not limited to:

BOARD DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING:

• See that the Board is kept fully informed on the state of the organization and important factors influencing it.
• Formulate policies and planning recommendations to the Board.
• Serve as liaison between Board and staff.
• Plan Board meetings and sub-committee meetings, preparing agendas and coordination with the Board Chair.
• Assist in the selection and evaluation of Board members.

BUDGET & FINANCE:

• Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices; oversee the work of the bookkeeper/grant administrator related to fiscal sponsorship/grant guidelines.
• Oversee fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation.
• Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
• Work with the staff, finance committee, and the Board in preparing a yearly budget; prudently manage the organization’s resources within those budget guidelines.

ADMINISTRATION & FISCAL OVERSIGHT:

• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Act as liaison between funders and filmmaker-members; submit all funder reports for film projects, request extensions on grants, and communicate as necessary with funders.
• Deal with all legal, insurance, and accounting issues.
• Jointly, with the chair and secretary of the Board of directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.
• Oversee FC member committees and their work and assist, when applicable.
• Work with filmmakers actively seeking funding with FC sponsorship: review proposals and budgets before they are submitted.
• Update the Policy & Procedures Handbook and distribute to all members as needed..
• Ensure that filmmaker-members sign FC’s letter of agreement and read and sign FC’s Policy & Procedures Handbook.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC VISION:

• Be thoroughly familiar with the organization’s strategic vision and mission and with time-sensitive steps required to achieve them.
• Plan regular meetings to review, evaluate, and update FC’s strategic plan.
• Develop and maintain connections with media industry leaders in order to keep abreast of significant developments and trends in the independent media field.
• Provide leadership in developing programmatic, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies as authorized by the Board.
• Encourage and promote active participation by members in the organization's work.
• Plan quarterly member meetings and other internal programs as needed.

COMMUNICATIONS/OUTREACH:

• Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals.
• Establish sound working relationships with community groups and organizations, including local schools and universities, local funders, and local media organizations
• Represent the programs and point of view of Filmmakers Collaborative to agencies, organizations, and the general public.
• Communicate effectively with filmmaker members through quarterly newsletter; get input from members to plan quarterly member meetings and other events.
• Discuss projects and application process with prospective FC members and facilitate and oversee the nominating process.
• Oversee design, promotion, and delivery of FC marketing materials, oversee development, design, and upkeep of web site and implementation of new media components.

STAFF RELATIONS:

• Oversee operations of organization and guide the staff.
• Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, including paid staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Ensure job descriptions are developed, regular performance evaluations are held, and sound human resource practices are in place and observed.

Please e-mail a cover letter & resume to info@filmmakerscollab.org