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The departure of two executive directors leaves two local organizations left with some big shoes to fill. In addition, the City of Fayetteville seeks someone to converse with the artist community and collaborate with local arts and culture organizations and the Walton Family Foundation looks for a communications officer.

Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas

After 17 years with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the last 12 in Northwest Arkansas, Tami Shavers will be stepping down as Executive Director by the end of the school year—which means the search for a new Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas has commenced! The new director will be tasked with ensuring that the mission, strategy, values and goals of the organization are achieved.

As the largest children’s mentoring organization in Northwest Arkansas, BBBS helps all youth achieve their fullest potential by making meaningful, professionally supported matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 7 through 18 years old. In 2021, Big Brothers Big Sisters served over 1,200 children, families, and volunteers through 1:1 mentoring programs. Volunteers put in over 18,000 hours guiding, supporting, and building friendships with their Littles.

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Executive Director, Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

After 10 years at the helm, NWALT’s Executive Director, Terri Lane, will be moving on to embrace her next chapter in conservation. With her pending departure, NWALT is seeking to hire its next dynamic leader—someone with a demonstrated knowledge of and passion for the work of conservation nonprofits.

The nonprofit conservation organization was founded in 2003 to address land protection needs in a rapidly developing region. NWALT’s mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life for all people in Northwest Arkansas through the permanent protection of land. NWALT currently protects and stewards over 6,000 acres of important natural areas and farmland with a current team of seven full-time professionals.

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Executive Director, Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

After 10 years at the helm, NWALT’s Executive Director, Terri Lane, will be moving on to embrace her next chapter in conservation. With her pending departure, NWALT is seeking to hire its next dynamic leader—someone with a demonstrated knowledge of and passion for the work of conservation nonprofits.

The nonprofit conservation organization was founded in 2003 to address land protection needs in a rapidly developing region. NWALT’s mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life for all people in Northwest Arkansas through the permanent protection of land. NWALT currently protects and stewards over 6,000 acres of important natural areas and farmland with a current team of seven full-time professionals.

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Arts and Culture Director, City of Fayetteville

The City of Fayetteville is hiring an Arts and Culture Director. This is an exciting new position within the Parks Department with loads of potential to work with artists near and far to expand upon Fayetteville’s vibrant arts and culture scene.

One of the key objectives of this position will be helping to lead the development and implementation of a Cultural Arts Master Plan for the city. In addition, this role will be responsible for implementing/managing policy and guidelines, cultural activities/programs, budget, public relations, and grants related to Fayetteville’s Arts and Cultural Plan, and the Fayetteville Arts Council, including the City’s arts and cultural assets and resources.

Find some background on the creation of the position HERE. Find the full job description below.

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Communications Officer, Walton Family Foundation

The Walton Family Foundation is looking for a skilled communications/PR expert to join their team! This position will play a key role in amplifying the efforts of the many working to make Northwest Arkansas one of the most vibrant and inclusive communities in the nation.

Primary duties include collaborating with senior communications to execute strategic communications that advance the Foundation’s goals in the Home Region (Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta). The Home Region’s five-year strategy includes building a more vibrant, inclusive economy in Northwest Arkansas and promoting equity through education and financial security in the Delta.

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Communications Officer, Walton Family Foundation

The Walton Family Foundation is looking for a skilled communications/PR expert to join their team! This position will play a key role in amplifying the efforts of the many working to make Northwest Arkansas one of the most vibrant and inclusive communities in the nation.

Primary duties include collaborating with senior communications to execute strategic communications that advance the Foundation’s goals in the Home Region (Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta). The Home Region’s five-year strategy includes building a more vibrant, inclusive economy in Northwest Arkansas and promoting equity through education and financial security in the Delta.

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We are wishing Tami and Terri the best in their future endeavors. Thank you for your leadership and the positive impact you’ve left on the region!