What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at The Virginia Project dba Maine’s First Ship?
Maine’s First Ship is seeking a dynamic Executive Director responsible for the
overall leadership, management, and operations of a community supported,
volunteer driven, membership organization. MFS strives to use our reconstruction
of the 1607 pinnace Virginia to immerse the public in an exploration of the
region’s early history, craftsmanship, and relationships. This is a full-time position
based in Bath, Maine.
Position Overview
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and works closely with
the board, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders to advance MFS’s
mission and ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability.
The successful ED applicant will understand and respect MFS’s origin story and
continue our efforts to establish MFS as a highly respected educational resource in
Mid-coast Maine. At present, the ED is supported by a part time Director of
Educational Programs, a part time Office Operations Manager, and a large team of
diverse, experienced, and committed volunteers. The ideal candidate will be
experienced in fundraising as well as skilled at delegation and empowerment
while monitoring and guiding multiple diverse projects.
The direct link is mfship.org/job-executive-director
overall leadership, management, and operations of a community supported,
volunteer driven, membership organization. MFS strives to use our reconstruction
of the 1607 pinnace Virginia to immerse the public in an exploration of the
region’s early history, craftsmanship, and relationships. This is a full-time position
based in Bath, Maine.
Position Overview
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and works closely with
the board, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders to advance MFS’s
mission and ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability.
The successful ED applicant will understand and respect MFS’s origin story and
continue our efforts to establish MFS as a highly respected educational resource in
Mid-coast Maine. At present, the ED is supported by a part time Director of
Educational Programs, a part time Office Operations Manager, and a large team of
diverse, experienced, and committed volunteers. The ideal candidate will be
experienced in fundraising as well as skilled at delegation and empowerment
while monitoring and guiding multiple diverse projects.
The direct link is mfship.org/job-executive-director