Executive Director

Job Description

GLEN ELLYN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Executive Director Qualifications and Responsibilities

Glen Ellyn Historical Society Mission: To research, preserve, collect and present the history of Glen Ellyn and educate and engage the community in understanding the effect of its heritage on the present and the future.

Glen Ellyn Historical Society: GEHS, established in 1969, has a strong volunteer base that allows the Society to function with minimal paid staff. It operates Stacy's Tavern Museum with volunteer docents. GEHS offers resource assistance to professionals and individuals, utilizing its extensive reference, pictorial and artifact collection - these services are also provided by volunteers. Programs on the history of the community and the individuals that created the village are presented to adults and students throughout the year. These programs typically are organized by volunteers. GEHS operates Stacy's Corners Store, a gift shop well beyond the expectations of a museum shop at a Society of this size. The Society has proudly published several books and looks to complete a new volume in the fall of 2012. Membership currently stands at 380 and the Society presently employs two staff members.

Position Summary: The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Society: managing the day-to-day activities and operations; directing and coordinating the work of staff and volunteers. He/she works closely with the Board of Directors and committees while assuming the overall leadership role in guiding all administrative, fiscal and community oriented programs and activities. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board.

Qualifications:
· Administrative experience:
· Staff management
· Understanding of budgets, financial reports and investments
· An organized, disciplined individual who works independently and is a self starter
· Skilled leader with the ability to manage volunteers
· Excellent written and verbal skills including public speaking
· Museum experience and/or demonstrated interest in history
· Fund raising capabilities: The ability to design and oversee fund raising campaigns and close major donor gifts when needed.
· Experience in program development and event planning

Other important qualifications
· A charismatic personality that easily relates to people
· Experience in organizational financial planning
· Experience with a not-for-profit organization
· Basic computer skills, i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point
· Experience with Past Perfect software
· Some graphic arts ability
· Experience with designing programs for and working with youth
· Familiarity with Glen Ellyn and agencies, organizations, and individuals within the community


Salary Range: $40,000 to $50,000

Benefits:

· Three (3) weeks personal time (includes vacation and sick days). One (1) week personal time can be carried into the next year but must be used in the first quarter of the year. Personal time is accrued and based on a calendar year.

· Paid holidays include: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day

· A one (1) year contract will be agreed upon and signed by both parties

· Upon hiring, goals will be set for the first year with a reviews at six (6) months and one (1) year.

General Responsibilities:

· Be the public face of the Society, establishing GEHS as a superior cultural institution with a reputation for excellence.

· Work with the Board of Directors and each of the committees to assure the mission, vision and financial goals of GEHS are consistently met through activities and programs.

· Prepare all materials for Board of Director meetings and maintain all official records and documents to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

· Work with the appropriate committees to assure the Society experiences financial and member growth.

· Provide leadership in developing educational and entertaining programs and exhibits.

· Create an atmosphere that invites volunteer spirit and inspires members and others to give their time and talent to the benefit of the Society.

· Prepare/supervise regular communications with members and the public through newsletters, press releases, the Society's website, and various electronic and social media.

· Responsible for recruitment, employment and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers

· Work with the Finance Committee to guide the preparation of the budget prior to presentation to the Board of Directors and that the Society operates within those budget guidelines

· Work with the Fund Raising & Resource Development Committee to help develop and execute fund raising strategies.

· Be well versed in the history of Glen Ellyn and an advocate for its presentation to students and adults.

· Work with the staff, volunteers, and committee to make Stacy's Corner Store a source of income for the Society.


Please forward resumes to:
Jane Rio, Interim Executive Director
director@gehs.org

Glen Ellyn Historical Society
800 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-469-1867 x10





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