Description

The Executive Director is the chief executive and administrator of the HSMC, and is responsible to the President and Board of Trustees for a full range of activities: identification of needs/implementation of goals; supervision of staff; management of the Historic Montgomery Cemetery; monitoring and implementation of events; motivation and supervision of volunteers; membership development; coordination of publications; financial development; general bookkeeping; website and social media development; liaison with the Society’s Board of Trustees, members, business community, and other non-profit organizations.

Requirements

• Has a 21st century vision for preserving, interpreting and promoting the history of Montgomery County, and to educating the public about the region’s ongoing cultural story.
• Has a desire and aptitude to work with the board of trustees to update and implement a diverse and creative strategic plan.
• Is dedicated to working in-person with a wide variety of people and interests.
• Is flexible with respect to a changing and challenging environment, working some weekends, some evenings, etc., which is common to historical societies.
• Has a history of success in fundraising and development.
• Has at least 5 years senior leadership experience with an advanced degree in Museum Management, American History or other related fields.
• Familiarity with PastPerfect, Adobe’s Creative Cloud products, WordPress, and Quickbooks would be beneficial.