News ReleaseSYRACUSE – After 12 years of growth and expansion, Chautauqua-Wawasee is seeking its first executive director to help take the organization into its next phase of growth and service to the community. “We want someone who knows the Syracuse-Wawasee area and is also well-known in the community,” said Judy Pursley, head of the search committee. “We’re looking for someone with a passion for community service who is caring, compassionate and will fit into a collaborative, team-oriented organization.” “Funding our growth will be an important part of the work necessary to take Chautauqua to the next level,” said Mark Knecht, Chautauqua’s president. “The position will initially be part-time and grow to full-time over the next two to three years based on our anticipated growth.”