Executive Director

Newbernchamber; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

New Bern Historical Society Foundation, Inc. seeks an Executive Director to guide the organization’s mission, programs, and growth. You will lead a small team, coordinate a large volunteer base, and work closely with the board and stakeholders to advance history programs, publications, and scholarships.

The role requires nonprofit leadership experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a commitment to flexible scheduling including some nights and weekends for events.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nonprofit or equivalent.
• Strong fundraising and grant writing experience.
• Experience with budgeting and financial campaigns.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the historic Attmore-Oliver House campus and Battlefield Park.
• Direct educational programs and fundraising events.
• Develop and grow membership base over 1,300 members.
• Oversee publications and scholarships.
• Manage finances, sponsorship solicitation, budgeting and grants.
• Maintain general bookkeeping and financial records.
• Lead website and social media efforts.
• Liaise with the board, members, staff and volunteers.

Skills

Program management

Financial management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job description: New Bern Historical Society Executive Director

Organization: New Bern Historical Society Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with over 1300 members, a robust calendar of historical programs and events, and several historic properties.

Reports/Relationships: The Executive Director reports to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and supervises a team of three, while leading and coordinating a volunteer force of approximately 600.

Key Functions:

• Manage the historic Attmore-Oliver House campus and Battlefield Park
• Direct educational programs and fundraising events
• Develop and grow membership of over 1300
• Oversee publications and scholarships
• Financial management, including sponsorship solicitation, budgeting, grant writing, and financial campaigns
• General bookkeeping
• Manage website and social media
• Liaison with board of directors, members, staff, and community

Requirements:

• Leads by example with character and integrity
• Program management
• Financial management
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to connect with members, staff, board & volunteers
• Strong verbal and written skills

Soft Skills:

• Passion for history
• Willing to work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends (for events)
• Collaborative individual, capable of leading a small team where all employees assist each other, outside of defined roles at times
• Creative and energetic, flexible and adaptable to change

Preferences:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Leadership: 5 years of nonprofit experience in an ED or similar role

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range of $60K to $70K, based on experience; flexible work schedule; paid time off

Only candidates that submit a cover letter including past salary range and current salary expectations and a resume will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time