Executive Director
Description:
The Plymouth Antiquarian Society seeks a dynamic leader to be its next Executive Director. The Society is Plymouth’s largest historic preservation organization and is the steward of a significant Native American site and three historic house museums dating from the late 17th to the early 19th century. The Society serves as an educational resource on Plymouth history after the Pilgrim era, with a mission of preserving and utilizing its historical resources to stimulate public awareness and understanding of the local past. Established in 1919, this member-based non-profit organization offers a range of programs and educational activities throughout the year, targeted to members, residents, and visitors to Plymouth.
The Plymouth Antiquarian Society seeks a dynamic leader to be its next Executive Director. The Society is Plymouth’s largest historic preservation organization and is the steward of a significant Native American site and three historic house museums dating from the late 17th to the early 19th century. The Society serves as an educational resource on Plymouth history after the Pilgrim era, with a mission of preserving and utilizing its historical resources to stimulate public awareness and understanding of the local past. Established in 1919, this member-based non-profit organization offers a range of programs and educational activities throughout the year, targeted to members, residents, and visitors to Plymouth.
The Executive Director is the sole full-time employee of the Society and is responsible for all day to day operations, including financial and personnel management, and overseeing the care and maintenance of historic structures and collections. Candidates should have superior organizational skills and be capable of managing multiple properties, multiple preservation projects, collections stewardship, educational and member programs, community engagement, fundraising, development, marketing, and media relations. She/he must have a strong appreciation and understanding of Plymouth’s unique and ongoing history and be able to represent the Society effectively during the lead up to Plymouth’s 400th anniversary in 2020.
Qualifications:
An ideal ED candidate will:
An ideal ED candidate will:
- Hold an advanced degree in history, museum studies, or related field
- Be available to work 40-plus hours/week, including weekends & evenings as needed
- Have access to a car to transport program materials as needed
- Be able to successfully interact with a variety of stakeholders
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate passion, energy, and work ethic
- Understand the Plymouth Antiquarian Society’s mission and vision with a willingness to take action to complete goals and objectives
How To Apply:
To be considered, applicants should submit a cover letter stating qualifications, a resume, and three references including contact information to Executive Search Committee, c/o Rose Stearns, mail to: pasoffice@verizon.net. Additional details will be available at www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org.
To be considered, applicants should submit a cover letter stating qualifications, a resume, and three references including contact information to Executive Search Committee, c/o Rose Stearns, mail to: pasoffice@verizon.net. Additional details will be available at www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org.
Apply by:
November 30, 2015
November 30, 2015
Salary:
$38,000-$41,000
$38,000-$41,000
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