https://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org
The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. This individual will report directly to the Museum President and will work closely with the Board of Directors.
The Executive Director will manage all administrative functions of the museum, with duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Staff and volunteer supervision with HR policy oversight, recruiting staff, and adherence to current laws. Create an environment conducive to teamwork and collaboration.
- Front desk oversight, which includes maintaining and developing policies, supply orders, cleaning, and retail sales with cash register and credit card system.
- Manage the gift shop, including curating displays and placing inventory orders.
- Manage accounting, including bank signatory responsibilities, processing payroll, maintaining records, filing taxes, creating and adhering to budgets, and generating financial reports.
- Direct and execute marketing activities, including website, social media presence, and event planning. This includes performing some graphic design (or approving staff activities of such).
- Manages grants with writing, and administration of performance and reporting.
- Manage art shows by recruiting artists, planning and leading the administration of the shows, and promoting the shows to the public.
- Preparing, promoting, and conducting museum and environmental programming for the public with staff and volunteers.
- Managing the facility rental program by administering policies and procedures, and promoting and growing the program with the public.
- Manage repair and maintenance requirements for a 10,000+ sqft, three story building on 5 acres of grounds. Act as project manager for maintenance initiatives large and small.
- Work with the Museum President and Board of Directors to facilitate fundraising activities.
- Report periodically to the Board of Directors through meetings and other communications.
- Act as a liaison to the City government to manage relationships for events, grounds maintenance and repairs, permits, etc.
- Opportunities to plan and lead special projects as assigned, which may include research, exhibit development, and art shows.
Qualifications
- Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Arts in History or related field (e.g., Anthropology), or in Business Management is required.
- Five years’ work experience which may include volunteer experience at non-profit organizations.
- Business background is helpful.
- Provide samples of written work in history and/or anthropology
- Experience with Public speaking and/or as a classroom educator.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workstation required, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
- Experience with SquareUp retail software and Quickbooks is preferred.
- Experience with Grant Writing preferred.
- Familiarity with collections management, using software such as CatalogIt.
Schedule:
- Approximately 32 hours per week; 9 am – 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday
- Occasional Evenings & Weekends required
- Work Location: In person on-site
- Comp time, flex time and “work from home” available as needed with approval.
- Havre de Grace, MD: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
Benefits:
- Available immediately: Paid time off with 6 sick days and all federal holidays, plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
- One week’s vacation will be earned after one year. Two weeks vacation will be earned after two years.
- Starting salary: $55,000 /year
- Email cover letter, resume and three references.
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
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