Executive Director, Historic Westville

The Executive Director (“ED”) of Historic Westville is responsible to ensure the quality of programs and the successful administration of the organization. The Director works with the Board of Trustees to fulfill the mission, achieve the vision and enhance the organization’s image in the community. The Director is responsible for fundraising as well as for the overall management of the financial function, building operations, public relations, marketing, and personnel management. The Director represents the museum to key stakeholders, media, and other institutions.

Together with the board of trustees, the ED develops a strategic plan that works toward this vision, translates the plan into annual action, and energizes board, staff, and external partners to action. This individual inspires, values, and empowers others, from staff and volunteers to those in the communities served. They will be the face of the organization, and a sought-after advocate and a thought leader in the community. The selected candidate will establish and nurture relationships and collaborative partnerships with a variety of stakeholders to advance the mission of the organization for greater impact.

The chosen candidate will be leading the reopening and reestablishment of Historic Westville as a living museum.  This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about historic and cultural preservation who also has an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to show what they are capable of.

Compensations for this role is in the range of $100,000 - $110,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Historic Westville offers benefits including medical & dental insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operations & Curatorial Management

• Work under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees of Historic Westville to provide management and administration of all facilities that comprise the organization.

• Ensure that resources of the museum are focused on relevant, major objectives designed to meet the mission of providing entertaining exhibits and education programs that will be attended and utilized by a diverse population.

• Recruit and hire staff and evaluate performance.

• Exercise overall supervisory responsibility of the museum staff to assure professional practices, activities, and programs, including but not limited to: exhibitions, acquisitions, collections management, education development, administration, preservation, research and facility management, memberships, public relations and volunteer/docent programs.

• Plan for and implement the orderly growth of the same, consistent with the museum's long-range plan.

• Ensure the maintenance and appearance of the museum and the grounds so as to reflect the best possible professional standards.

• Encourage and support continuing education efforts. Build the capabilities of the team by providing an environment in which each member feels both the responsibility for and the satisfaction in a job well done.

• Maintain excellent rapport with a wide range of visitors, customers, and vendors that will be encountered.

Financial Management

• Develop and monitor the annual budget.

• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting for government funders, foundations, and Board of Trustees; oversee the preparation of annual financial statements.

• Ensure the gathering and reporting of relevant data by which staff, Board and funders may evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s programs and activities.

• Manage all employee Benefits.

Fundraising & Earned Revenue Management

• Ensure the ongoing sustainability of Historic Westville by developing and documenting a funding strategy to meet its current and future resource needs.

• Increase, strengthen and diversify funding sources, including one-on-one solicitation with major donors and private foundations, deferred giving campaigns, corporate, in-kind support, and earned revenue.

• Mobilize and motivate volunteers as fundraisers, including board members.

• Participate in government relations, community relations, and other public relations activities to build and strengthen support for Historic Westville and its mission.

Organizational Leadership

• Provide leadership, vision, and direction to volunteers and personnel that fosters loyalty, integrity, commitment, and creative thinking.

• Refer to the Executive Committee for assistance/guidance as needed.

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial and Human Resources requirements.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, institutional transparency, and occupational safety.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position.