Re-posting position:

 

The Historical Society of Montgomery County in Norristown, PA is seeking
an Executive Director.  

 

Description: This is a full-time permanent position at a county-wide
historical organization in the suburban Philadelphia area with a diverse
historical background.  The HSMC provides a research, reference and
exhibit facility, and maintains and provides programming for a 25 acre
historic cemetery with a focus on the Civil War to 1920 period.
Candidates should be results-driven, experienced professionals with
proven skills in fundraising, grant writing and administration, public
programming, staff and volunteer management, development of business and
community relations, and viable activities for the advancement of the
organization.  The successful candidate should have good organizational,
professional, inter-personal, and management skills.   

 

Responsibilities: The Executive Director is responsible for development
of membership, fundraising, grants, contacts with the business,
professional and educational communities, develops and implements
programs, events and exhibits; energizes and works with the Board,
Committees and chairpersons to further strategic goals; supervises and
coordinates staff and volunteers; is the chief spokesperson and contact
for the Society with donors, community organizations and agencies,
publicizes and promotes the Society's mission and programs on and off
site; serves as Editor of the newsletter and prepares promotional
material; is responsible to oversee the physical assets of the Society
such as building maintenance, purchase of supplies and services, system
operations, and grounds keeping as well as policies and procedures
utilized for visitor service, collections management and exhibit
preparation.

 

Requirements:  Education - minimum of BA or BS in history or a related
field, masters preferred.  

Experience - minimum of 5 years administrative experience with a
history-based organization.

 

Salary and benefits: Competitive salary and benefits based on education
and experience.  

 

Application instructions:  electronic submission preferred.  Send a
cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:
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Website: www.hsmcpa.org <http://www.hsmcpa.org/> 

 

Address: Search Committee

Historical Society of Montgomery County

1654 DeKalb Street

Norristown, PA 19401-5415

 


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