Executive Director [Morven Park, Leesburg, VA]

Morven Park, Leesburg, VA (www.morvenpark.org)

Search underway for an Executive Director of this historic property located in beautiful Leesburg, VA.    Inspired by the life of Virginia Governor Westmoreland Davis, Morven Park preserves and advances the ideals of civic responsibility, sustainable agriculture, and enhancement of life in rural Virginia.  Morven Park offers educational and recreational programming within its 50-plus buildings and 1,000 acres of woodlands, pastures, and open spaces as well as three museums (the Gov. Davis Mansion, Winmill Carriage Museum, and Museum of Hounds and Hunting of North America) and its sports/equestrian complex.  Morven Park has a $3+ million operating budget.

The Executive Director is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with community leaders and organizations as a way to get them further involved in the property; ensuring the successful long term and sustainable housing of its diverse collection of artifacts and irreplaceable treasures; coordinating the development of a Master Plan for the use of the property and all of its assets; developing a focused marketing plan to connect with tourism leaders across the state, corporate and event planners, schools, community/civic organizations, and donors; and coordinating a development plan.  Need 7 – 10 years’ experience in a senior level position, preferably with experience in non-profit management; a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred); knowledge of how to increase the utilization of the property; working knowledge of property management issues; and experience leading effective communication and development strategies.

Search by Association Strategies Inc., 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA  22314   www.assnstrategies.com  Interested candidates may apply online at http://www.assnstrategies.com/current_searches.php    Applications will be accepted until 9/22/2015.

Qualifications:  Need 7 – 10 years’ experience in a senior level position, preferably with experience in non-profit management; a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred); knowledge of how to increase the utilization of the property; working knowledge of property management issues; and experience leading effective communication and development strategies.