Executive Director, Governor’s Mansion Operations

State of North Carolina - Natural and Cultural Resources; North Carolina; On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Governor's Mansion in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of Mansion operations, staff, programs, and public-facing activities.

The role requires discretion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage budgets, contracts, and confidential matters while maintaining historic preservation and ceremonial responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising employees and providing direction, performance management, training, and professional development.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and operational processes.
• Experience managing budgets, expenditures, purchasing, contracts, vendors, and other administrative resources.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership and day-to-day executive oversight of Mansion operations.
• Establishing and maintaining policies, procedures, standards, and protocols for Mansion operations and events.
• Serving as the principal administrative liaison among the Governor’s Office, Mansion staff, state agencies, contractors, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Advising the Governor and First Family on Mansion operations, hospitality, events, protocol, and related matters.
• Developing and managing operating budgets, expenditures, contracts, purchasing, and financial controls.

Skills

Supervising employees

Performance management

Training and development

Policies and procedures

Budgets and financial controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5 years related experience

Job description

The Governor's Mansion in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of Mansion operations, staff, programs, and public-facing activities.

The role requires discretion, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage budgets, contracts, and confidential matters while maintaining historic preservation and ceremonial responsibilities.