Job opportunity: WANL Executive Director (St. John’s): Extended application deadline: Received no later than Friday, August 21st, 2009. The Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador (WANL) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1987 to contribute to a supportive environment for writing in the province.

Responsibilities: The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization, including: preparation of grant applications and reports; program development and implementation; management of financial records and program budgets; communication with membership, media, government officials and other arts organizations; supervision of Executive Assistant and volunteers; management of members’ newsletter and website; coordination and execution of Annual General Meeting; reporting to Board of Directors; coordination of board and committee meetings; event planning; and general office duties.

Hours are 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, with frequent evenings and weekends required for literary events. The salary is to be negotiated on basis of qualifications and experience.

Qualifications: This is a full-time position requiring a highly motivated individual with strong oral, written and organizational skills; knowledge of the provincial writing/publishing industry; experience with financial recording and budgets; attention to detail; and significant computer proficiency.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, August 21st, 2009. Please mail or deliver (no fax or emails, please) your C.V. with three references to:

Executive Director Hiring Committee
Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador
P.O. Box 2681, Stn. C
155 Water Street, Suite 102
St. John’s, NL A1C 6K1

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.