We are excited to announce the opening of the Developmental Director position at the American Ethical Union (AEU), a key leadership role to drive organizational growth and strengthen connections within our member societies. This transitional position will lead strategic initiatives, cultivate partnerships, and enhance AEU’s impact over a four-year period, in alignment with our mission and values.

This is an internal search open to any current or former AEU Staff, Directors, Leaders, or Members of Ethical Culture Societies. If no internal candidate is recommended after this process, a second solicitation will be conducted to include external candidates.

To apply, please provide a statement of interest along with a resume for consideration to recruitment@aeu.org by March 15, 2025.

Thank you for your consideration.

Developmental Director Overview

This is a transitional role to build the programs, processes, and relationships of the American Ethical Union over a targeted four year period.

The Developmental Director for the American Ethical Union (AEU) will connect AEU member Societies and related communities with one another and with the AEU, serving as the key representative of AEU staff and its mission-based priorities. This role will lead the staff team and partner with the AEU’s Board of Directors and Board committees to shape strategy and priorities for the Union in response to member Societies’ needs and demands for national services. Additionally, this candidate will tend to the Union’s organizational culture by building healthier systems and relationships.

A deep understanding of and commitment to the principles of ethical humanism as promoted by the AEU is expected of this role.

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