Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA), an international federation of clubs for business and professional women whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world, seeks an executive director. Founded ninety years ago, SIA continues to work through its local clubs on alleviating the most challenging circumstances affecting the well-being of women and girls. With projects focused on stopping such heinous activity as human trafficking, dating violence, and domestic violence the members of SIA demonstrate their deeply held commitment to the meaning of Soroptimist – best for women. SIA clubs are located across North, South and Central America as well as Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines.

After 20 years of outstanding leadership, the current executive director, Leigh Wintz, tendered her resignation effective September 1, 2011. Over these past twenty years, the federation has evolved to a highly functioning, financially stable organization with a strong professional staff. SIA, located in Center City Philadelphia, PA owns its own gracious building with carefully restored historic elements.
This is a rare opportunity for a truly visionary strategic leader who, working with the volunteer leadership, can lift the organization to its next phase of excellence. SIA seeks an experienced executive with the creativity and entrepreneurial drive to help the Board of Directors, members, and staff mobilize resources to increase the organization’s impact and visibility, continue its history of strong financial management and explore strategies for future success.