Job: Executive Director – Densho (Washington, USA)
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Position: Executive Director
Posted by: Densho
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Contract: Full-time
Here’s a job received directly from the search committee:
Densho has launched the search for its next Executive Director. You can view the full position profile here.
This is a pivotal moment for Densho and so they are calling on the community to help cast the net as widely as possible as they search for their next Executive Director. The successful candidate will be charged with oversight for the continued success, transition, and growth of the organization. And they will be a visionary leader who will work to advance Densho’s mission to document the injustices of our past to promote justice and equity today.
The successful candidate will embody the values of Densho:
Trustworthy Steward – Our elders entrusted us to share their stories with future generations. This is paramount.
Trusted Source – We highlight and analyze primary sources. We use our expertise to analyze and share the lessons of the WWII Japanese American incarceration.
Forward-Thinking Innovator – We understand where technology is heading, recognize opportunities, and adopt new ideas.
Courageous Ally – We support vulnerable people who are treated unfairly. We know what it is like to be hated and feared.
Collaborative Community Partner – We seek to build new partnerships and strengthen existing ones because success is achieved by working with others.
Application Process: If you would like to schedule a time to discuss the position, please contact the Koya team directly: Angie Sessoms (asessoms@koyapartners.com) or Christy Farrell (cfarrell@koyapartners.com).
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