Nathan Hale Homestead Coventry, CT Owned & operated by Connecticut Landmarks – Connecticut’s largest statewide heritage organization – & situated on 17 acres adjacent to the 1500 acre Nathan Hale State Forest, the Nathan Hale Homestead, home of CT’s State Hero Nathan Hale, features the Hale family house, an intact Revolutionary War period landscape & two historic Hale family barns. Connecticut Landmarks seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader to take this exceptional site to its next level of growth. Reporting to CTL’s Executive Director, the Site Manager’s primary responsibilities are to develop & execute new earned income opportunities which leverage the site’s assets, particularly its newly renovated barns to be completed in early 2016 & to lead the site to financial sustainability, increased relevance & audience growth. The Site Manager will provide strategic leadership; hire & manage seasonal site staff; expand the site’s successful adult & youth volunteer & school programs; work closely with CTL’s Central Office staff on marketing, fundraising, special event & outreach activities; build productive relationships with staff, volunteers, businesses & community stakeholders locally & regionally; be responsible for budget preparation; operations, program, personnel & financial management; business development including museum store & facility rental growth; & audience growth. Looking for self-starter with excellent time management & organizational skills; programmatic creativity; creative vision; financial acumen & enthusiasm; independent judgment; collaborative working style; can-do attitude & positive outlook; strong computer & customer service skills; & expertise in strengthening the site’s funding model to achieve financial sustainability. Qualified applicants, please submit letter of interest in the position & relevant skills/experience, a résumé & 3 professional references to:lillian.toller@ctlandmarks.org.Posted on: 02/23/2015
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