About the position: The American Wine Society (AWS) seeks an Executive Director who is self-directed, enthusiastic and has vision to drive our 55-year-old, 6,500-member non-profit association to the next level.  The Executive Director (ED) is a hands-on position responsible for the day-to-day management of the AWS National Office and continued implementation of the AWS Strategic Plan by collaborating with the Board of Directors, staff and standing committees. Duties include maintaining compliance with laws, regulations and best practices governing non-profit membership associations, managing our $800,000 annual budget, negotiating contracts with conference venues and vendors, and communicating effectively with current AWS members and marketing to pote