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Position Description

Executive Director, Historic House Trust of New York City

Director, Historic Houses, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

 

 

Background

The Historic House Trust of New York City, Inc. (the Trust) was founded in 1989 as a private partner to the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks) for the preservation and promotion of 15 historic sites owned by New York City and located in public parks. Today, the Trust works with Parks and the nonprofit boards that operate each house to restore, interpret, and promote a growing collection of 22 sites. Services offered by the Trust include consultation on restoration, curatorial and education projects, maintenance services, and assistance with fundraising, promotion and the development of the nonprofit organizations that operate the sites.

 

The Trust raises over $1.5 M annually in private dollars for operating, restoration and program expenses to support these efforts and approximately $5 M in public dollars for capital restoration projects.

 

Ranging from modest farmers’ cottages to grand mansions, the sites in the Trust’s collection chronicle a wide range of cultural, historical, and architectural aspects of New York City life.  Collectively, the sites, which reside in parks across the five boroughs, tell the story of New York City’s evolution.

 

This position reports directly to both the Board of Directors of the Trust and the Parks Department.

 

Primary Responsibilities

·         Serve as Executive Director of the Trust, managing all aspects of a nonprofit organization with responsibility for all fundraising activities including traditional foundation, corporate and individual giving programs; endowment campaign; cultivation events; board development activities (60+ individuals); and implementation of long-range strategic plan.

 

·         As Director of Historic Houses for Parks, serve as senior advisor for preservation projects on NYC parkland. Work closely and in collaboration with historic preservation staff at Parks’ capital division.

 

·         Supervise team of technical experts who oversee portfolio of projects in conservation, collections management, education and interpretation, and property management.

 

·         Serve as principal liaison to directors and individual nonprofit licensees that program and operate 22 individual historic sites. Foster positive working relationships amongst all parties. Develop and expand technical resources and portfolio of professional development opportunities available to sites.

 

·         Oversee all private and publicly funded capital restoration projects on buildings and grounds. Work closely with individual sites and Parks staff to attract funding from New York City and State elected officials for both capital and expense program. Act as liaison to Parks’ capital division.

 

·         Serve as principal liaison to various city and state agencies including NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Landmarks Preservation Commission and NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for all projects and activities that take place on Trust properties.

 

·         Expand existing marketing campaign, capitalizing on the Trust’s 20^th anniversary. Work closely with outside consultant to develop menu of promotional opportunities for sponsors and members including a variety of public special events and donor cultivation events.

 

Salary Range

$85,000 to $110,000 commensurate with experience

 

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s and Master’s degree and/or extensive executive level experience in a nonprofit organization. Proven leadership skills, fundraising experience, and ability to manage and motivate staff required. Prior experience working with NYC government, interest in NYC history, architecture and/or preservation preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] or mail to:

Historic House Trust of New York City

The Arsenal

830 Fifth Avenue, Room 203

New York, NY  10065

Attn: Office Manager

 

 

 

 

Olivia T. Mitchell

Office Manager

Historic House Trust of New York City
830 Fifth Avenue

The Arsenal, Room 203
New York, NY 10065

(P) 212-360-8202

(F)  212-360-8201

 

History Begins at Home. Historic House Trust is a not-for-profit organization operating in tandem with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Our mission is to provide essential support for houses of architectural and cultural significance, spanning 350 years of New York City life. These treasures reside within city parks and are open to the public.  www.historichousetrust.org