IMMEDIATE OPENING - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:  Miles of Smiles Therapeutic Riding Program, a PATH International partner center, on the wide open plains of rustic and beautiful western Kansas, is seeking applicants for newly developed full time position of Executive Director.  Miles of Smiles is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization for individuals of all ages with physical, cognitive, and emotional impairments, offering unique programs and opportunities in therapeutic and/or adaptive horsemanship.  The Executive Director, working closely with a long-standing Board of Directors, will be responsible for implementation and management of all aspects of the organization, with special emphasis on strategic planning, community and donor relationship building, fund raising, media relations, and program development.  The ideal candidate will have prior PATH Intl. or relevant therapeutic horsemanship experience or equivalent; 3-5 years’ experience at an executive level with non-profit or comparable organization, including grant writing; Bachelor’s level education in field such as Business, Marketing, Finance, Media; sound operational judgment; exceptional oral and written communication skills. The candidate must also be a strategic visionary with strong analytical ability and operational focus, and possess overall dynamic and positive leadership capabilities.  This is a salaried position based on 40-50 hr/wk, with additional hours as needed, select holidays and vacation hours may be paid as determined by Board, possible housing opportunity may be available; no health/life insurance or retirement benefits provided.  Interested candidates should submit by email to miles_of_smiles@sbcglobal.net the following application materials:  detailed letter of interest with salary requirements, professional resume, and contact information for three professional references.  Position is open until filled.  Additional information, including complete job description, can be found at www.miles-of-smiles.org.