CHICAGO (August 8, 2008) - CircEsteem, a non-profit
organization that encourages self-esteem and confidence through
circus arts, has launched a search for its newly-created Executive
Director position. Founded as an after school program in 2001,
CircEsteem has quickly expanded to include a summer camp and successful
performing troupe, the Chicago Youth Circus. In order to grow the
programming it provides to youth throughout Chicagoland, CircEsteem
is seeking an Executive Director who will oversee all day-to-day
operations. Those responsibilities are currently handled by Paul "Pauly" Miller,
CircEsteem's Founder and Chief Goof-Officer.
"To accomplish
our goals, we want to make sure that the strengths and talents
of our staff are utilized to their fullest potential. By returning
Paul's focus to the youth and CircEsteem's programming, fundraising,
and marketing, we can more effectively take advantage of his years
of experience and incredible energy," said
Merrill Smith, CircEsteem's Board Chair. "Our new Executive Director will
help take CircEsteem to the next level and reach even more youth."
This year
has been a banner year for CircEsteem, with sold-out performances
of its Spring Circus, the establishment of new summer camps throughout
the Chicago area, and a busy calendar of public performances stretching
from Millennium Park to Stuttgart, Germany. This year the organization
celebrated the graduation of three of its first students: Viviane
Clement, Cornell Freeney, and Sam Sake, who will each attend college
with scholarships in the fall. CircEsteem's success has been fueled
by the passion and commitment of its leadership, teachers, parents,
youth, and community. Recently, CircEsteem received new and additional
support from the Northern Trust Foundation, Kraft Employee Fund,
and Springboard Foundation and through its unique and enduring
relationship with Cirque du Soleil.
This search is being managed
by Heather Eddy, President and COO, Alford Group Executive Search.
Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter information
online at [http://ag-es.kintera.org/applicant].
Questions concerning the position may be submitted by email only
to Claire Waiksnoris, Search Associate, at [cwaiksnoris@alford.com].
All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.
For detailed information, prospective applicants
may refer to the [Opportunity
Guide].
For all other CircEsteem information,
please see our
main
website [ENTRANCE]
or e-mail [info@circesteem.org]
