AAA Seeking Executive Director

A recent posting on the New York Foundation for the Arts websites seeks applicants for the Executive Director position of the Appraisers Association of America.  The Ex Dir position in the past was held for many years by Aleya Lehmann Bench.

I have had the pleasure of working with Aleya over the past several years in my position as a board member and president of ISA.  I can say she will be missed by AAA members as well as allied professionals who knew and worked with her.  I wish Aleya the best in her future pursuits.

If you are looking for a new job opportunities, and you have the requisite background and experience you may wish to apply.  See below for more details and requirements (follow the link for the full posting and contact info).

The NY Foundation for the Arts posts

Executive Director
Appraisers Association of America, Inc.
(New York NY)
Background:
Founded in 1949, and based in New York City, the Appraisers Association of America, Inc. (AAA) is the oldest non-profit professional association of personal property appraisers with over 500 members in cities across the country as well as in Canada, Europe and Asia. Our Certified and Accredited Members provide USPAP-compliant appraisals for the fine and decorative arts, jewelry, and household contents to the highest industry standards, serving the arts, legal, and financial communities and private and corporate collectors. The AAA is affiliated with New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies, which offers a Certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts, and is a Sponsor of The Appraisal Foundation, which is authorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications.

The Position:
The Appraisers Association of America seeks an Executive Director for its NYC office. The ideal candidate will draw on skill sets in financial management and budget planning, membership programming and outreach, corporate sponsors, educational partnerships and fundraising. They will work with the AAA's active Board members to coordinate the annual conference and fundraising luncheon, programming and develop new media platforms for public relations, promote the AAA's first book, liaison with the IRS, in addition to supervising a ready-and-willing-staff.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience directing a museum or professional organization, and is keenly aware of the challenges facing not-for-profits today. 

Source: The New York Foundation for the Arts