Executive Director

Executive Director Position Description Position Summary The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations. The ED provides leadership across fundraising, management of staff, day-to-day administration, financial forecasting and budgeting, programming, community outreach, and marketing. This person will have a solid understanding and care for the museum’s collections and be skilled at bringing HMF’s history to the public in new and engaging ways. A major focus of the ED position is fundraising. The position requires an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a wide constituency of individuals and groups in a dynamic work environment. The ED is appointed by, reports to, and is responsible directly to the Board of Directors.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field, such as education, agriculture or museum management is required; Master’s degree is preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Prior non-profit organization experience.

• Familiarity with fundraising, social media, grant writing, event planning, employee supervision and volunteer coordination.

Required Skills

• Senior-level management/leadership responsibility within a complex nonprofit organization.
• Successful track record as a fundraiser with measurable results in identifying, cultivating, soliciting major donors, increasing corporate sponsorship, securing government support, and generating other sources of earned revenue.
• Strong financial management/analytical skills combined with a record of success in managing people, operations and budgets.
• A visionary with solid guiding principles and a commitment to transparency, accountability, diversity, and integrity, fostering an environment of belonging.
• An organized consensus builder with ability to prioritize the significance of issues and determine who to include in the problem-solving process.
• Able to effectively analyze/use data and measurable benchmarks in making timely decisions/setting direction.
• A superb communicator; verbal and written.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate
• Comfortable working with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Possesses a driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Willingness to be accountable for results/transparent about success and shortcomings.

Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising/Communication

• Raise HMF’s profile as an effective, enthusiastic spokesperson for the media, the community, donors, and the public, amplifying HMF’s mission.
• Serve as chief fundraiser for the organization, working closely with the fundraising committee to cultivate sustainable relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporations, meeting fundraising targets and growing contributed income.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with the board of directors and bring forth their best ideas, efforts, resources and contacts.
• Lead planning and management of public and private events.
• Facilitate the integration of HMF into the fabric of the East End by effectively branding, marketing, and communicating our mission and programs.
• Maintain and expand HMF’s relationships with local government officials and partner organizations to strategically enhance our programs and mission.

Budgeting/Finance

• Establish a financial strategy aligned with HMF’s mission and goals that ensures fiscal responsibility, balanced budgets, attainable revenue projections, and continued financial growth.
• Develop, propose, and monitor the board-approved annual budget.
• Collaborate with accounting/audit staff/Treasurer/finance committee to oversee revenue/expense budgets, and financial reporting.
• Ensure staff and volunteers are clear on department budgets; ensure processes support proper and efficient tracking.
• Oversee all elements of Human Resources, including payroll, benefits, compliance.
• Oversee HMF’s assets and investment portfolio in concert with the board of directors.

Management/Operations

• Lead development and delivery of continuing and new Museum public programs which deliver on HMF’s mission.
• Oversee museum collections and their interpretation.
• Contribute to and implement the long-term vision and business strategy supporting the mission and goals of HMF.
• Provide leadership; assuming primary responsibility for efficiency and impact in all operations areas.
• Inspire the staff, encourage teamwork, foster an environment that promotes excellence, open communications, efficiencies and the development of new ideas.
• Encourage community volunteers with compelling opportunities to assist in programs and events. Identify potential risks and opportunities to protect HMF’s interests.
• Ensure HMF complies with federal, state and local statutes and regulations; operate according to best practices in keeping with HMF’s mission.

Salary: 85k to 95k

Applicants should email their resume and cover letter in PDF format to ExecDirector@hallockville.org with HMF Executive Director in the subject line. Applications must have cover letters addressing the candidate’s fit with the key qualifications. Applicants should also be prepared to provide contact information for 3 references that are familiar with the applicant’s previous and/or current employment history. Applications close end of day on July 20th.