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Executive DirectorAfter 18 years, Al-Bustan’s Founding Director has decided to transition from her role (read more here), and the organization is seeking new leadership. Rooted in Arab arts and language, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture offers artistic and educational programming that enriches cross-cultural understanding and celebrates diversity. “Al-Bustan,” Arabic for “The Garden,” is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves youth and adults of all ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds, while supporting the pursuit and affirmation of Arab American cultural identity and playing a constructive civic role within broader American society. In December 2019 Al-Bustan moved to a storefront location at 3645 Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia. This new administrative and programming hub enabled us to cultivate relationships with neighboring residents and business owners of Powelton and Mantua. We envision creating a welcoming cultural place for all by partnering with cultural, social service, and other neighborhood organizations. As the pandemic forced the closing of our hub since mid-March, our team has been working remotely and pursuing alternative means of implementing programs and engaging with community members outdoors and online, until it is deemed safe to re-open our hub. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization’s administration and implementation of its strategic direction, as well as managing its staff and programs. Other key responsibilities include fundraising and oversight of marketing and community outreach. Responsibilities: 1) Mission and Strategy Fulfillment: works with board and staff to ensure that the organization’s mission is fulfilled through programs, community outreach, and strategic planning, with responsibility for:
2) Operations: oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate, with responsibility for:
3) Financial Performance and Viability: develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization, with responsibility for:
4) Board Governance: works with the Board in order to fulfill the organization’s mission, with responsibility for:
Professional Qualifications Required:
Professional Qualifications Preferred:
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Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is seeking new leadership as its Founding Director has decided to transition from her role by the end of 2020. |
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The work of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is made possible through the generous support of committed individuals and institutions. |