Filmmakers with Disabilities
(FWD-Doc)

Executive Director

Remote

Filmmakers with Disabilities (FWD-Doc, pronounced “forward-doc”) strives to create a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable environment within the entertainment industry for disabled creators and allies. Building on recent successes, FWD-Doc is at a critical inflection point. The founders, along with the Interim Executive Director, contributing members and advisors have built a robust platform for community engagement and future impact. They have created a bold and ambitious plan as they spin off from their financial sponsor and become a standalone 501(c)3 organization. FWD-Doc now seeks its first full-time Executive Director (ED) to play an important role during their next chapter.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new ED will ensure FWD-Doc is a high-functioning organization. They will have the opportunity to attract, hire, and retain staff members focused on programs, development and marketing, and operational support. The goal is for the ED to manage an annual operating budget of roughly $1.5m.

FWD-Doc seeks an entrepreneurial and operational focused leader, one who has significant experience and passion for filmmaking and disability rights. A community minded and collaborative spirit is important. The ED will represent FWD-Doc publicly and will continue to elevate the organization’s profile within the community. It is critical this person can foster an inclusive environment both internally and with the member community.

TO APPLY

More information about FWD-Doc may be found at: www.fwd-doc.org.

This search is being led by Tamar Datan, Emily McCarthy, and Eva Rosenberg of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

If you need assistance and/or accommodation during the application or recruiting process,
please email Emily McCarthy at: emccarthy@npag.com.

Full-time, with flexible hours; part-time/job shares also be considered. Candidates who are interested in part-time or job shares should state so in the cover letter. The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $135,000 annual base salary range, depending on experience, plus benefits. Salary for part-time will be prorated.

FWD-Doc complies with all federal, state, and local laws, and will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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