The National Trust seeks an Executive Director to lead Chesterwood through the transformation from a typical house museum with a regional reputation to a historic site housing a dynamic artists-in-residency facility with a national reputation.
- At least 8 years of professional level experience, including at least 5 years of experience in an executive capacity. Prior work in the cultural heritage/museum/historic sites field is preferred, experience with artist related sites and/or artist residencies a plus. Relevance of experience and size and type of organization worked for may be taken into account when considering background/qualifications.
- Proven direct fundraising success, including donor cultivation, grant writing, annual fund appeals, and membership development. Experience in capital campaigns preferred.
- Demonstrated success budgeting, staffing, supervising professionals, and leading teams to generate high quality results.
- Commitment to and experience with implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Demonstrable experience updating interpretation to tell the full American story.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including issue identification and prioritization
- Advanced project-management, team-management and client-management skills. Ability to achieve results with limited supervision.
- Experience coaching and leading staff, as well as successfully managing key internal and external stakeholders and relationships.
- Personable style with effective presentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to articulate the site’s mission to a wide range of audiences in a variety of ways.
- Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
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The National Trust for Historic Preservation an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. The National Trust for Historic Preservation actively seeks opportunities to include members of these groups in its programs and activities.