Hello all,

I'm positing this position for my organization. If you know of anyone
interested, please pass in along.

Send application materials and questions to:
Contact Name: Search Committee
Phone: 602-376-1375
Email: [log in to unmask]
Description

Heritage Square Foundation seeks an Executive Director to provide
dynamic leadership and to direct policymaking, planning, organization,
staffing, and operations. The Executive Director of the Foundation is
responsible for the day-to-day management of Foundation operations and
Heritage Square facilities, including the Rosson House Museum, Lath
Pavilion event venue, gallery spaces, and commercial tenants. This
position reports directly to the Board of Directors.

About Heritage Square Foundation

Heritage Square is the last remaining residential block of the
original town site of Phoenix. With 11historic buildings, including a
two-story Victorian house museum, bungalows, carriage houses, and an
event venue, it is an inviting, green respite in the middle of an
otherwise bustling downtown. The Rosson House Museum, the Square's
crowning jewel, was recently named one of Phoenix's top ten museums.
It is open five days a week for guests to step back in time and
experience the city's rich turn-of-the-century past. Heritage Square
is managed by a nonprofit foundation that works under an operating
agreement with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. It
is governed by a visionary board of directors and has a professional
staff of 11.

Summary of Responsibilities:

    - Works in conjunction with the Board of Directors to develop
strategic direction and establish initiatives to fulfill the mission
of the Foundation and increase local, state, and national awareness of
and prominence.
   - Directs Foundation operations to include development, education,
visitor services, public programing, marketing, venue rentals,
property management, financials, and staffing.
   - Manages and leads staff, volunteers, intern, and contracted labor.
   - Leads all fundraising and development activities, including
grant-writing, developing relationships with finders, sponsors, and
foundations, corporations, and private donors.
   - Serves as spokesperson and chief advocate for the Foundation.
Establishes strong partnerships with downtown Phoenix stakeholders,
including the City of Phoenix leadership, Parks and Recreation staff,
Non-Profit Facilitators, tenants, and the broader community.  Enhances
the Foundation’s public image to expand interest and support.
   - Directs the overall development of public relations and marketing
initiatives. Develops an effective communications plan to raise the
profile of the museum.
   - Manages, secures and maintains the property and facilities of the
Foundation, as well as the museum permanent collections held in public
trust
   - Develops a robust visitor engagement plan to maximize patronage
of the Park
   - Provides property management services for four commercial tenants
to maximize revenue, highlight historic preservation efforts, and
create an engaging destination in downtown Phoenix through commercial
and non-profit activities.
   - Develops plans to maximize use of the Park through short-term
event rentals.
   - Serves and the chief liaison between the City of Phoenix Parks
and Recreation Department and the Foundation.

 The successful candidate will demonstrate experience, skills, and
knowledge in the following areas:

    - Proven ability to work cooperatively, diplomatically, and
effectively with Boards, volunteers, and in community relations and
outreach capacities.
   - Ability to provide strong leadership, vision and strategic
direction. Experience developing and implementing strategic plans.
   - Competence in managing museum operations, including personnel
matters. Demonstrated ability to supervise, as well as to work
successfully with, museum staff, volunteers, and diverse public
constituencies.
   - Evidence of success in developing, managing, and growing an
annual operating budget.
   - Demonstrated knowledge of standards and best practices for
museums, non-profits, or similar organizations, as well as a history
of involvement in relevant professional organizations.
   - Strong record of success in fundraising and audience development.
   - Familiarity with preservation laws and procedures, including
Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation.
   - Experience with exhibit development from concept to presentation.
   - Experience managing commercial retail properties
   - Event planning experience and venue management

 Benefits:

            This is a full-time salaried position with paid time off.
This position has no health or retirement plan benefits.

Salary Range:

            $48,000 to $58,000							

Requirements


    - Minimum education requires a Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree
preferred.
   - Five years of experience in a museum, nonprofit organization, or
business. At least two years at a senior managerial level preferred.
   - Willingness to work a variable schedule, including weekends and
evenings when needed.
   - Excellent planning, time management, and decision making skills.



Best,
Amanda Peters


Amanda Peters
Acting Director of Visitor Services
p:  602.262.5070  a: 113 N 6th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004
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