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CircEsteem Seeks Executive Director (Chicago)
Posted August 8, 2008
Note: Posted as received.
CircEsteem, a non-profit organization that encourages self-esteem and
confidence through circus arts, has launched a search for its
newly-created Executive Director position. Founded as an after-school
program in 2001, CircEsteem has quickly expanded to include a summer
camp and successful performing troupe, the Chicago Youth Circus. In
order to grow the programming it provides to youth throughout
Chicagoland, CircEsteem is seeking an Executive Director who will
oversee all day-to-day operations. Those responsibilities are
currently handled by Paul "Pauly" Miller, CircEsteem's Founder and
Chief Goof-Officer.
"To accomplish our goals, we want to make sure that the
strengths and talents of our staff are utilized to their fullest
potential. By returning Paul's focus to the youth and CircEsteem's
programming, fundraising, and marketing, we can more effectively take
advantage of his years of experience and incredible energy," said
Merrill Smith, CircEsteem's Board Chair. "Our new Executive Director
will help take CircEsteem to the next level and reach even more
youth."
This year has been a banner year for CircEsteem, with
sold-out performances of its Spring Circus, the establishment of new
summer camps throughout the Chicago area, and a busy calendar of
public performances stretching from Millennium Park to Stuttgart,
Germany. This year the organization celebrated the graduation of three
of its first students: Viviane Clement, Cornell Freeney, and Sam Sake,
who will each attend college with scholarships in the fall.
CircEsteem's success has been fueled by the passion and commitment of
its leadership, teachers, parents, youth, and community. Recently,
CircEsteem received new and additional support from the Northern Trust
Foundation, Kraft Employee Fund, and Springboard Foundation and
through its unique and enduring relationship with Cirque du
Soleil.
Heather Eddy, President and COO of the Alford Group, is
managing the search. Additional information about the position is
available at circesteem.com/CEOppGuide2008.pdf.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at ag-es.kintera.org/applicant. Questions concerning
the position may be submitted by email only to Claire Waiksnoris,
Search Associate, at cwaiksnoris@alford.com. All inquiries will be held
in strict confidence.
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