Executive Director [Powell Gardens, Bates City, MO]

Description

The Executive Director is responsible for all day-to-day operations and management of the 914-acre Gardens including strategic planning and implementation, finances, staffing and staff management, buildings and grounds, marketing, fundraising, board development, community relations and regulatory reporting requirements.

We seek a proven leader who can demonstrate a successful career of consistently moving organizations forward in pursuit of its vision.  This individual would bring leadership characterized by an ability to garner broad community support, increase the visibility of the organization and carry forward new and innovative programs.  The qualified candidate will demonstrate the use of strong business skills and financial acumen that lead to sound bottom-line results and that incorporate date-driven decision making.

Requirements

Given the funding requirements to implement the new strategic plan, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in obtaining major individual gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation support and government grants.

Of critical importance is the candidate’s ability to transform plans and ideas into specific, goal-driven project outcomes.  A proven ability to hire, coach and lead employees as an effective team of tightly-coordinated, highly professional staff members is a must.  Project management experience, from basic programmatic improvements to large-scale capital construction projects, is highly desired.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; a master’s degree is preferred.  Affiliation with local, state, or national professional or trade associations related to the Garden’s mission would be a plus.

Applications for the position are being received exclusively by Kittleman & Associates, LLC.  Please send a letter of introduction and a current resume to resumes@kittleman.net.