Tucson Festival of Books Seeks Executive Director

The Tucson Festival of Books, a premier community-based celebration of literature and literacy that takes place annually in early March on the University of Arizona campus, is seeking its next executive director. TFOB, which has a mission to promote literacy in southern Arizona and help improve literacy rates by providing financial support to literacy organizations and programs, is among the largest book festivals in the country. Since 2009, more than $2.2 million has been distributed by TFOB to support literacy.

The executive director reports to the TFOB Board of Directors, maintains regular onsite office hours, and works collaboratively with the board, staff, and volunteer-led steering committee to successfully manage the multi-dimensional operations of the festival and the nonprofit organization. The successful candidate will have a passion for leading a large public event that requires effective planning, fundraising, collaboration, internal and external communication, and operational excellence, especially in decision-making and financial management. To learn more, please review the job description and apply.