World Barista Championship launches search for executive director
World Barista Championship UK Ltd. has launched a worldwide search to fill the newly created position of executive director.

KAMUELA, HI, November 20, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The World Barista Championship (WBC) is the world's largest coffee competition, drawing competitors from more than 56 nations to serve espresso, cappuccinos and original signature drinks to a panel of judges. The 10th annual World Barista Championship will be held April 16-19, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia USA.

The WBC Executive Director will serve as a leader, visionary, ambassador and manager for the rapidly growing organization with the responsibility of carrying out WBC objectives, while managing the needs and expectations of a diverse group of international volunteers, sponsors and competitors. The position reports directly to the company's board of directors.

Essential duties and responsibilities of the executive director shall include:

* Administer overall WBC operations and manage the organization's activities;
* Expand company brand recognition and participation in the WBC;
* Generate a diverse and reliable revenue stream to fund and promote barista development and competition;
* Develop and implementation an annual budget, manage finances of the organization;
* Negotiate and execute contracts and commitments authorized by policy or the board of directors;
* Maintain official minutes of WBC Board of Directors meetings;
* Develop company policies and planning recommendations in collaboration with the board;
* Maintain effective communication with both parent organizations; and
* Recruit, hire, train, manage, promote, compensate and discharge staff as necessary and in a fashion that protects the interests and assets of the WBC.

Complete details and job prerequisites are available at www.worldbaristachampionship.com. Applications, including salary requirements, may be sent to:

Attn: WBC Board of Directors
Email: search@worldbaristachampionship.org

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