Summary: The Executive Administrator of the Macondo Foundation directs the overall operations, management, and development of the organization and its programs, personnel, budgets, and project.

Duties: Uphold the values of the Macondo Foundation: As the only full-time employee for the Macondo Foundation, the executive administrator will work with participant members and members of the Board to further the goals of the organization.

Programming
Plan, organize, implement, oversee, and control all operational and program functions of the Macondo Foundation which include planning an annual week-long writing workshop, overseeing a residency program and administering several awards. Provide leadership and coordinate/delegate responsibility to volunteer participants, volunteers and part-time staff for objectives and programs.

Management
The position reports to Board and is responsible to keep the board informed. The Executive Administrator will maintain and implement the Macondo Foundation’s mission through its programming objectives and financial goals. Develop the diverse resources and funding streams necessary to financially support Macondo Foundation operations and projects.

Fundraising
Should be proficient in managing multiple grants, projects and/or contracts. Be able to oversee and develop budgets and raise $50,000- $100,000 annually. Work with potential donors, network and build partnerships with other organizations. Represent the Macondo Foundation in the local, regional and national arenas as an articulate and professional spokesperson with effective public presentation skills and the capacity to communicate with diverse audiences, including community leaders, media representatives, and other writers and colleagues. Must have the ability to write and speak cogently and possess highly-developed leadership and organizational skills. Timely and critical decision-making skills are necessary.

Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who have a professional or academic degree. The ideal candidate will have a non-profit environment background, program planning and grant writing. Possess demonstrable leadership skills, creativity, and innovation in previous and/or current position(s). The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge relating to the creative writing field. The ideal candidate will also have thorough knowledge of budgeting, audits, fair labor standards, and regulations for non-profit environments. Must be comfortable with technology and proficient with Microsoft Office, a basic proficiency in Adobe Products, Dreamweaver and Quickbooks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to act independently, and capability to make high-level decisions on behalf of the organization are required. Salary is negotiable and commences with experience.