Executive Director

The Alliance for Media Arts and Culture; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization in the United States is seeking a visionary Executive Director to guide its strategic direction and initiatives. This role involves managing operations, advocating for film festivals, and collaborating with a dedicated team and board. The ideal candidate will balance organizational growth with community building and sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Visionary and strategic leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage staff and operations effectively.
• Experience in advocacy and building partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization into its next chapter of growth.
• Advance FFA’s mission and represent FFA in the field.
• Manage and oversee a small team and collaborate with the Board.

Job description

Film Festival Alliance (FFA) is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and strategic Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and impact.

Scope and Summary

The Executive Director serves as the strategic leader and public face of Film Festival Alliance (FFA), steering organizational direction through advocacy, field‑building, and partnerships. The ED is responsible for advancing FFA’s mission to serve film festivals and the people who run them by building a collaborative global community, advocating for a sustainable and inclusive independent exhibition ecosystem, and creating a powerful collective voice for the industry.

This role requires a leader who can balance multiple demands: managing staff and operations, cultivating board and committee effectiveness, growing contributed revenue significantly, representing FFA in the field, and advancing advocacy work that brings resources and attention to film festivals. Bi‑annually, FFA and Arthouse Convergence (AHC) co‑manage and produce a conference aimed at the entire film exhibition sector, IND/EX. The ED will play a major role in planning and implementing these conferences. The ED oversees a small but capable team and works closely with the Board of Directors to ensure organizational sustainability and impact.