The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association (the “Association”), a non-profit now into its seventh decade of operation, is seeking an enthusiastic Chief Executive Officer who will lead and direct the organization, and who will welcome the opportunity and challenge to actively participate in a stimulating assessment and selection of its future direction and strategic plans.

Under the strategies and policies set by the Association’s Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer provides overall leadership and operational direction to the entire organization.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing leadership and oversight to all functions of the Association, including program development, financial management, community and member relations, development, human resources, and organizational strategy.
  • Facilitating and participating in strategic planning with the support and participation of the Board of Trustees and senior Maritime Park staff.
  • Ensuring the Association is operated on a sound financial basis. Overseeing the annual budgeting process and providing supervision so that programs and operations are administered and managed within budgets, and so that cash flows are maintained at levels sufficient to support all activities and obligations.
  • Playing a major role in fundraising, pursuing an agenda of donor outreach and exceptional donor relations to increase the Association’s financial resources.
  • Serving as key spokesperson and advocate for the Association,  maintaining positive, ongoing relations with the Maritime Park, the Port of San Francisco, the public, the members of the Association and other maritime-related organizations.
  • Maintaining sound personnel practices in accordance with Association policies and federal, state and local law.  Attracting and retaining qualified staff, while seeking opportunities for staff development and individual growth

Encouraging an engaged and active Board of Trustees to support the work of the Association.  Providing adequate and timely information to the Board to effectively support and assist its oversight role. Assisting in the identification, recruitment and retention of qualified and mission-focused Trustees.

Job Requirements

An advanced degree in business administration, public administration or non-profit management is preferred.  At least five years of upper level management experience required, preferably in the non-profit world.  Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential and must be demonstrated through the interview process.  The candidate must be forward-looking, creative, energetic and able to work in a collaborative way with diverse constituencies. References will be required and verified along with background checks.

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