Executive Director

Position Summary:
The Executive Director is responsible for the overseeing all facets of the museum daily operations, leading the execution of board defined goals and objectives, managing, recruiting, and mentoring volunteers and interns, and works closely with the HCHM Board on a multitude of projects for the organization’s continued growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Direct and administer fundraising and development initiatives (i.e., grants, corporate partnerships, membership).

· Provide strategic vision, collections stewardship, business administration, financial management, and human resource management for staff and interns.

· Oversee and coordinate all public relations for the museum including, but not limited to: print, social, and other forms of new media to bring visitors to the museum both in person and virtually.

· Provide vision and leadership at all levels of the organization in the development of annual and multi-year strategy and initiatives.

· Manage a small group of individuals including volunteers and interns including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, managing, and evaluating.

· Coordinate all educational programming for learners of all ages, aligning with k-12 needs of local school districts.

· Work closely with the museum board to develop annual budgets and forecast future financial needs.

· Represent HCHM at local and state conferences and other events, while maintaining strong connections with numerous community stakeholders.

· Collaborate with the museum board regarding museum operations, proposing policy for approval, and ensure HCHM is acting effectively and efficiently with current and long-range needs/plans.

· Perform all registration activities for the collections according to the HCHM’s Collections Management Policy, including de-accessioning.

· Be available to work regular weekend and occasional evening hours for special events and meetings.

· Define, develop, and construct semi-regular exhibits out of the collections and from other relevant sources.

· Lead tours and programs to museum visitors and to outside organizations.

Required Skills/Experience:

· Minimum of an undergraduate college degree required and masters-level degree preferred in nonprofit administration, humanities discipline, museum studies, public history, business, library sciences, or closely related field.

· 2-3 years’ progressive experience in organizational management.

· Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, marketing, leadership, and coordination of people and resources.

· Ability to analyze operational data to evaluate performance of programs and in meeting objectives and determine areas of program improvement, policy change, and cost-effectiveness.

· Proven experience in grant writing and grants management.

· Experience in non-profit governance, historic collections and archives, and capacity building.

· Experience in database management, with competency with Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, CRM, and PastPerfect, or other closely related program.

· Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects at once.

· Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

· Energetic, personable, courteous, and professional when engaging visitors and the community.

· Be a team player while completing projects in a timely and professional manner despite interruptions.

· Have a high attention to detail that requires minimal oversight and correction.

· Be open to suggestions and actively strive for best practices in the museum and non-profit fields.

Reporting:
This position reports to and works closely with the Board President and Museum Board, which meets monthly.

Work Environment:
Standard office environment when doing administrative tasks; some work within collections storage areas. Must be able to lift 20 pounds and be able to bend, stoop, stand for extended periods of time occasionally, and climb ladders as necessary. Other reasonable duties as requested or assigned. Must have a reliable mode of transportation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Kenton, OH 43326 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kenton, OH 43326: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $43,000