Executive Director, Heritage Museum & Community Leader

Breathe Project; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Westmoreland Historical Society in Greensburg, PA seeks an Executive Director to lead daily operations, strategic planning, and revenue growth. Reporting to the Board, the ED will oversee finance, development, HR, and community relations to advance the society's mission.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in nonprofit leadership; proven success in fundraising, governance, and donor development is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit leadership/museum management.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational management and strategic planning with the ability to move the society forward toward continuous growth and improvement.
• Documented knowledge of fundraising, grant writing and oversight, membership, and donor development.
• Strong public relations skills with the ability to build lasting partnerships within the community.
• Past success in working and collaborating with a board of directors, committees, staff, and volunteers.
• Proficiency in using technology and digital platforms for program development, social media, marketing, and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the face and authorized spokesperson of the WHS to ensure proper and timely dissemination of information through news media and external communications.
• Builds strategic partnerships within the community by regular communication with civic leaders, public officials, and community groups.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers. Maintains consistent and positive communication.
• Actively promotes the value and benefits of WHS membership and volunteerism.
• Ensures adequate operating funds through the development of an annual financial plan, to include an annual grant application calendar, special events, and other fundraising activities.
• Ensures that an operating budget is developed, reviewed, and submitted for Board approval on an annual basis and that the WHS operates within budget guidelines.
• Executes all contracts and other legally-binding agreements as the authorized signatory or in conjunction with designated officers.
• Arranges for the annual audit as well as the required program audits of grants and contracts.
• Develops and conducts on-going review and maintenance of the WHS organizational structure and staff to support its mission and objectives.
• Conducts annual staff performance reviews and goal-setting. Makes necessary recommendations to the Board.
• Ensures the implementation and maintenance of approved human resource policies. Maintains all appropriate personnel records.
• Communicates objectives and issues to staff and volunteers to maintain the coordination of WHS operations.
• Oversees daily operations and ensures appropriate staff are on site for normal operating hours and any special events or programs.
• Provides oversight of the Historic Hanna’s Town site and the Education Center.
• Maintains a positive climate conducive to attracting, retaining, and motivating staff and volunteers.
• Recommends, implements, and coordinates strategic fundraising projects as approved by the Board.
• Responsible for targeting and implementing funding from public and private sources and identifying grants that would support WHS projects and overseeing the grant process.
• Develops strategies for annual fundraising goals.
• Promotes a Planned Giving Program.
• Identifies and cultivates donors and ensures both donor and membership numbers increase annually.
• Creates donor naming opportunities and develops donor recognition.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Fundraising & grant writing

Strategic planning

Public relations

Board collaboration

Donor development

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5+ years nonprofit leadership experience

Job description

The Westmoreland Historical Society in Greensburg, PA seeks an Executive Director to lead daily operations, strategic planning, and revenue growth. Reporting to the Board, the ED will oversee finance, development, HR, and community relations to advance the society's mission.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in nonprofit leadership; proven success in fundraising, governance, and donor development is essential.