Executive Director [Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of BATTLESHIP COVE

The USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee, Inc., (Battleship Cove) is looking for an energetic and dynamic Executive Director to take the organization on its continuing journey of development and to manage day to day operations.

Home to the largest collection of historic US naval ships in the world, Battleship Cove hosts five National Historic Landmarks and is the official war memorial for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for World War II and subsequent conflicts.

The Executive Director will be a skillful networker and influencer in the wider community, at state and local political levels and will lead the fundraising effort with the Board through a challenging fiscal environment, plus the management and direction of Battleship Cove which comprises of the Battleship Cove campus itself, the Marine Museum at Fall River and the Fall River Carousel.

The Executive Director must have a proven track record in fundraising through grants, private donations and other sources.  The Executive Director is responsible for developing and moving forward with the planned America’s FleetMuseum and its associated foundation to elevate Battleship Cove to a national and international stage.

The Executive Director must have excellent project management, media and public relations skills, and knowledge of military ceremonies, courtesies, and customs.

Compensation will be commensurate with education, experience and qualifications. There is an attractive package of benefits with comparable positions in the geographical area.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by Friday, July 15, 2016. However the position will remain open until filled.

A full job description can be accessed on the following link to the organization’s website at www.battleshipcove.org/current-job-openings/

Questions can be addressed to Ms Sue Couitt at suec@battleshipcove.org.

Completed application packages should be sent to the following secure email:

searchcommittee@battleshipcove.org

The USS Massachusetts Memorial Committee, Inc. is an equal opportunities employer and encourages minorities and veterans to apply.

• a degree in business/museum management or equivalent
• five years experience in a senior management position in a non-profit environment

• a successful track record in strategic and operational planning, fundraising, cross-departmental oversight, financial management and administration.
• Financial management and budget holding experience
• ability to prospect, cultivate, and manage new donors

• ability to connect with all donors and develop long-term institutional relationships
• a proven ability to analyze, strategize and put in place clear ideas and actions, as well as the capacity to work collaboratively with a tight-knit professional team is important.
• strong and clear leadership skills with the ability to inspire staff, volunteers and stakeholders alike.

Preferred:

• experience in the museum world or the arts and a keen interest in maritime history an advantage.
• a working knowledge and experience of quality museum education programs
• a working knowledge of military etiquette, courtesies, customs and ceremonies is desirable

• strong verbal and written communications skills.