ART JEWELRY FORUM SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Art Jewelry Forum is dedicated to providing visibility, value, and appreciation for art jewelry by supporting and facilitating meaningful connections in the field for collectors, makers, galleries, schools, curators, educators, and writers, all united by a passion for art jewelry. Originally started in 1997, AJF has stayed true to its mission by advocating for the field through education, critical conversations, grants, and sponsorship. While our focus remains the same, our outreach and impact have grown stronger. Today AJF is a leader in the field, documenting the evolution of art jewelry through our robust online archive of academic writings, criticism, interviews, research, and commentary on art jewelry on our website and social media platforms. We organize trips and events for collectors and enthusiasts; host educational programming, panel discussions, and interviews; fund artist awards and grants; produce scholarly books; and connect critical voices in the field. 

AJF seeks a multitalented Executive Director to lead the organization at this time of growth. This is a unique opportunity for a creative leader with significant people skills, operational management experience, a track record of developing audience-engaging programs, and strong fundraising experience. Working closely with the Board, the new Executive Director will bring strategic vision toward building creative programs, strengthening revenue streams, and developing new ones. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization and supervises one part-time staff member and volunteers, and works with contracted support services. 

The Executive Director must be able to balance administrative work and oversight with strategic-vision activities, while maintaining excellent Board and audience relationships. The organization is overseen by a 17-person volunteer board, with board members distributed across North America and Europe. While AJF is registered as a 501c3 nonprofit in California, the staff, including the Executive Director, hold work-from-home positions and may reside anywhere in the US or abroad. All candidates must be eligible to work in the US.

The ideal candidate will be very familiar with international art jewelry (or a related field, with a readiness to learn) and be committed to the mission and values of AJF. Applications should be directed to search@artjewelryforum.org and should include a cover letter and CV—provided as a single PDF. Inquiries may also be directed to search@artjewelryforum.org. All applications will be treated confidentially. Application review will begin immediately, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Find the full job description on AJF's website.