Hello all,
See below for a job posting that may be of interest.
Although the official requirement is for a "Bachelor's degree in Business
Administration, Museum Management, or Nonprofit Management", I have verified
that applicants with degrees in history, historic preservation, heritage,
archaeology, or anthropology, who also have the required experience, are
encouraged to apply.
Please contact The Heritage Society as indicated below if you are
interested. I can also talk to you about living in Houston, if you want!
Carol
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Carol McDavid, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Community Archaeology Research Institute, Inc.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Rice University
Co-editor, Journal of Community Archaeology and Heritage
1638 Branard
Houston, TX 77006
Title of Position * Executive Director
Institution * The Heritage Society
Position Location: City & State * Houston, TX
Position Closing Date Monday, July 31, 2017
About the Institution The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park in downtown
Houston, Texas was founded in 1954 and operates ten historic buildings and a
museum gallery with permanent and changing exhibitions.
Institution Website Address http://www.heritagesociety.org
Summary of Responsibilities
Overview:
The Executive Director is Chief Operating Officer of The Heritage Society
and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its
mission and financial objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assuring that the organization has a long-range strategy for achieving its
mission and that progress in doing so is timely and consistent;
Providing leadership in developing program, financial, and organizational
plans with the Board and staff, and carry out plans and policies as
authorized by the Board;
Maintaining official records and documents and ensuring compliance with
federal, state, and local regulations;
Keeping the Board fully informed about the condition of the organization and
factors influencing such;
Establishing sound working relationships and cooperative agreements with
community groups and organizations;
Promoting active participation by volunteers in all areas of the
organization's work;
Promoting the activities of the organization, its programs, mission, and
goals;
Building an effective management team;
Recruiting, employing, and releasing personnel, both paid and unpaid;
Developing job descriptions, evaluating employees' performance, ensuring
that sound human resources practices are in place;
Encouraging staff and volunteer development and education;
Developing and maintaining sound financial practices;
Working with staff, Finance Committee, and Board in preparing a budget and
operating within such;
Jointly, with Board President and Board Secretary, conducting official
correspondence of the organization and, with designated officers, executing
legal documents.
Required Qualifications
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Museum Management, or
Nonprofit Management; ten years of experience in a museum, nonprofit
organization, or business with at least five years at the senior managerial
level; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong record of
success in fundraising and audience development; knowledge of standards and
practices for museums and non-profit organizations; excellent planning, time
management, and decision-making skills; demonstrated ability to supervise,
as well as to work successfully with, museum staff, volunteers, and diverse
public constituencies; working knowledge of accounting, spreadsheet,
database, email, calendar/scheduling, word processing, and website software.
Compensation Commensurate with experience.
Apply with this email: [log in to unmask]
Special Instructions to Apply: Submit a cover letter explaining how your
education, experience, and skills qualify you for this position. No phone
calls, please.
Contact Name * Alice Collette
Contact Phone Number * (713) 655-1912
Contact Email * [log in to unmask]
Address 1100 Bagby St.
Houston, TX 77002
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