IBMA Seeks New Exec Dir.

The International Bluegrass Music Association is “looking for a very special person to serve as its Executive Director and chief of staff.”

Expected qualifications include a Bachelor degree or equivalent preferred, plus the person must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Nashville area.

Dan Hays who served as the organizatin’s Executive Director for 21 years resigned earlier this month, but will stay until Feb. 29, 2012. During Hays’ tenure with IBMA, he helped the organization establish its annual Awards, the World of Bluegrass business conference, Bluegrass Fan Fest, the creation of Leadership Bluegrass, and launched “Bluegrass in the Schools” programs for young people. Additionally, Hays has also been responsible for raising several million dollars for the Foundation for Bluegrass Music and the Bluegrass Trust Fund.

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