Seeking an Executive Director
This position has been filled.
The Soapbox Community Print Shop and Zine Library seeks a part-time Executive Director. The Soapbox is a non-profit art studio offering programming and studio access in book and paper arts, including letterpress, screen printing, paper making, book binding, risograph, and zines. The Soapbox is primarily a volunteer-run organization and the Executive Director and Board President will jointly guide the organization.
The executive director will manage day-to-day operations of the studio and administration, with the support of the part-time Studio and Membership Facilitator and the volunteer board. The executive director reports to the working board.
The ideal candidate will be excited to support the Soapbox artist community. They will have strong administrative skills and an attention to detail, as well as a commitment to consensus, social justice, and book and paper arts.
Hours, Compensation, and Benefits
10 hours/week
Schedule can be flexible but the Executive Director must be present at least once a month during the studio’s Open Hours (Wednesdays 6-9 pm and Sundays 1-5 pm)
Option to increase hours in tandem with increased revenue
Compensation: $22/hour
Benefits
Paid sick time, public holidays, and vacation time
Keyholder membership to The Soapbox ($1,620 value)
Three free workshops/year
Other workshop opportunities as they are available
Responsibilities include:
Be a positive and welcoming face for The Soapbox, (specific schedule is flexible, but they should expect to be in the studio during Open Hours at least once a month)
Manage and support Studio Facilitator and Membership Coordinator
Coordinate monthly purchasing with Studio Facilitator and Membership Coordinator
Field general inquiries
Coordinate with the working board to manage projects and operations
Develop and manage partnership programs
Support Studio Facilitator and Membership Coordinator in building management
Coordinate bookkeeping with Board Treasurer and/or bookkeeper
The ideal candidate will have
Excellent time and priorities management skills;
Ability to work independently, while maintaining strong communication about their activities and areas where support is needed;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Experience with or comfort learning Soapbox project management systems including Google Suite, Jotforms, and Asana;
Strong administrative skills;
3-5 years experience in arts administration or similar work.
Our Mission
The Soapbox is a West Philadelphia-based 501c3 non-profit that fosters the creative and political voices of the community. By providing resources, equipment, and instruction in printing, binding, and related self-publication arts, The Soapbox seeks to empower individuals and non-profit community organizations to disseminate information and creative voices. The Soapbox values art-making, word-smithing, and skillsharing towards a vision of social justice wherein all people have access to the means of production, and learn to produce materials that are accessible to the many rather than the few.
The Soapbox welcomes and appreciates applications from people of all backgrounds, spanning age, race, class, sexuality, ability, gender, and more. The Soapbox is committed to celebrating a diverse community and to extending opportunities to qualified applicants on an equal basis regardless of race, class, gender, ability, and identity.
To Apply
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to apply@phillysoapbox.org. Internal candidates should also email the Executive Committee to notify them of their Intent to Apply.
Please direct any questions about the position or application to info@phillysoapbox.org, using the subject line “Executive Director Position”.
Process and Timeline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by May 15, 2023.
