Position Overview
The Executive Director has overall responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the National Capital Radio & Television (NCRTV) Museum, including, but not limited to: fundraising, staff supervision, planning, financial management, program management, marketing, and community relations. This work is subject to Board oversight. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board in putting into practice the Board’s vision for the Museum.

Reporting Relationships
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Trustees and manages a part time staff of 1 as well as approximately 25 volunteers and docents.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include overseeing and managing all aspects of the Museum’s operations, exhibits, and education programming; coordinating all aspects of NCRTV’s fundraising; serving as NCRTV’s face to the community; establishing and nurturing key collaborations with local and regional partners; overseeing the development of innovative new programming; capitalizing on education outreach opportunities; and developing and executing a long-term strategic plan for the Museum.

Oversee and Manage All Activities of NCRTV
Develop annual budget and deliver results against budget
Set direction and create alignment around responsibilities

  • Delegate appropriate activities/authority

Manage relationship with 3rd party accounting partner
Prepare/actively focus Board on key organizational and operational issues as part of Board & committee meetings
Work closely with Executive Committee and the Board to develop and execute strategic plan for Museum

Represent NCRTV in the Community
Manage ongoing strategic partnerships
Develop/secure new strategic partnerships
Represent the Museum at community and foundation events
Manage Museum publicity

Lead Operating Fund Development
Develop fundraising strategy for all areas of development support for the museum, including, but not limited to:

  • Foundations
  • Corporations
  • Individuals
  • Museum-developed and implemented fundraising opportunities (e.g., annual fundraiser and capital campaign)

Coordinate grant writing and board and staff involvement in development
Coordinate annual gala or other fundraising activities

Other Key Responsibilities
Conduct annual performance evaluations of volunteers and docents
Create and implement strategic plan for Board development
Recruit and interview potential new Board members (with Board Development Committee)
Network with other non-profit executive directors in community

This is a one-half to three-quarter-time position.

To apply: send letter of inquiry, resume, and three references to:

jobs@ncrtv.org

Please no phone call or email inquiries.

Resumes will be evaluated immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

Please reference museum-employment.com when applying for this job.