Job Announcement
The
Bartholomew County Historical Society (BCHS) is searching for an Executive
Director.
As
the top manager, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the entire
operations of the corporation and reports directly to the chairman and board of
directors. It is the ED's responsibility to implement board decisions and
initiatives and to maintain the smooth operation of the firm, with staff and
volunteers.
Responsible
for the corporation's operations, the ED looks after issues related to fund
raising, marketing, programming and personnel.
The ED is responsible for analyzing and reviewing financial data,
reporting financial performance, preparing budgets and monitoring expenditures
and costs. The ED is required to present this information to the board of
directors at regular intervals.
Main responsibilities include developing and implementing high-level
strategies, making major organizational decisions, managing the overall
operations and resources of a company, and acting as the main point of
communication between the board of directors and the community.
The
scope of responsibility includes but is not limited to fund development,
community relations, strategic planning, marketing oversight as well as
leadership interaction in the management of operations, administration and
finance.
Education
and Experience:
BCHS’s Executive Director should have a keen interest in History, the arts,
cultural/heritage tourism and community development. BCHS looks for a candidate
that has at least 3-5 years senior management experience with increasing levels
of responsibility and direct stewardship of Boards of Directors. It is
expected that s/he will have career experience at a senior management level of a
cultural organization.
Bachelor's
degree required with an advanced degree in business or arts administration
preferred. Salary commensurate with experience.
A potential for housing may be part of the package.
VISION:
MISSION:
The
mission of the Bartholomew County Historical Society (BCHS) is to collect and
preserve Bartholomew County artifacts, photographs and documents. Through
interpretive programs and displays, BCHS teaches the heritage of this region to
enrich both present and future generations. Our goal is that we may know who we
are today based on where we came from yesterday.
Please send letter of application, resume and writing/work samples to: Bartholomew County Historical Society, Executive Search, 524 Third Street Columbus, IN 47201 by June 15th 2008