*Executive Director, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, Fort Lauderdale,
Florida*
Executive Director will provide dynamic institutional and community
leadership for an organization poised for its next stage of growth and will
guide the institution through refinement in its mission.
The person selected will be an energetic and experienced leader and will
inspire and advocate for all institutional activities and programs in
support of the mission. The position requires thorough knowledge of the
principles and practices of administering and supervising not-for-profit
organizations, excellent written and oral communication skills, extensive-
5 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in program
administration, development, grant writing and experience in collaboration
with community and governmental agencies.
Applicant must have the skills and capability to work effectively with an
active board of trustees and staff. Must possess an effective management
style and be able to implement the use of goals and objectives with
specific timelines. Must have high degree of public relations skills as
well as experience in fund raising and grant administration.
The Fort Lauderdale Historical Society is the nonprofit educational
organizational responsible for the restoration, preservation and
interpretation of the Fort Lauderdale History Center. The Fort Lauderdale
History Center consists of a history museum at the New River Inn; the
King-Cromartie House, ca. 1907; the Philemon Bryan House, containing the
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society’s Administrative Offices; the 1899
Replica School House; and the Hoch Heritage Center, housing extensive
archival and photographic collections. There are 5 full time staff
members, 2 part- time, 24 member board of trustees, stable and dedicated
group of volunteers. Annual operating budget is $680,000.
Major duties and responsibilities: Oversee the fiscal and personnel
management of the institution; develop annual budget; set and meet annual
fundraising goals, oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations;
attract private, public and foundation support, direct and engage
professional staff and volunteers. Executive Director reports to the
President of the Board of Trustees.
Person selected must be dynamic, high energy, mission driven, goal oriented
with ability to effectively lead the institution with vision and
creativity. Proven fund-raising experience to include grantsmanship and
revenue production. Long term and short term planning capabilities, and
the completion of projects in a timely basis are especially critical to
this institution.
Salary: commensurate with experience, competitive benefits package
Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to
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