Hedgebrook Program Director Opportunity
“Hedgebrook is like a stone, sending out ripples into thegigantic pond of the world.”
-Anjali Banerjee, author of seven novels and Hedgbrook alumna
“Hedgebrook is a global campfire.”
-Gloria Steinem
Hedgebrook is looking to hire a new Program Director! Vito Zingarelli, our current Program Director extraordinaire, will be moving on this spring after masterfully serving Hedgebrook for over a dozen years. In the coming months, we will celebrate his many remarkable contributions.
Since opening its doors in 1988, Hedgebrook has hosted over2,000 writers in residence, many of whom have gone on to win major literaryaccolades. In addition to this core program, Hedgebrook offers master classes,workshops, salons, events, and online classes. These exciting offerings arebased on Whidbey Island, WA and in some other locations nationally andinternationally. We are looking to find someone who has the experience, visionand personal qualities to take on this critical position in the organization.
We serve up radical hospitality when hosting women andnon-binary writers, musicians, filmmakers, thinkers, and shapers of culture.The PD is central to delivering this hospitality though a well-established menuof programs. In addition, the PD will be called on to develop new opportunitiesto support women writers in honing their art and craft and magnifying theirvoices in the world.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional whohas already been successful in developing, managing and directing programs inother nonprofit organizations – ideally in the arts and literature arenas. Thisperson will need to have a collaborative and inclusive style, an exceptionalcapacity for holding the big picture in mind while attending to detail, and thecreative prowess to both maintain the core legacy programs of Hedgebrook andleverage additional offerings towards expanding our impact in the world.Compassion, integrity and a sense of humor are a must.
Also, know that Hedgebrook is committed to equity and inclusion. We believe different voices and perspectives enrich our culture, raise our awareness, and make our community stronger. We welcome people of all races, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations, and strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.
If you would like to learn more about our programs for 2020 click here.
For more information and to apply, please click here.