Sodus Bay Historical Society and Lighthouse Museum. This position will lead the development and growth of the museum and historical society, managing a capital campaign and expanding the exhibits and services of the historical society. A unique opportunity for an energetic, focused, productive, and engaging individual who wants to run the show and be supported by area leaders.
Position Purpose:
The Director is primarily accountable for leading and managing the overall operation and success of the Society under the general guidance of the Board of Trustees.
Principal Accountabilities
- Ensures positive financial support for Society operations and continual growth through successful fund-raising strategies.
- Attracts members, volunteers, and visitors sufficient to meet annual objectives by planning and executing effective marketing and publicity strategies.
- Ensures financial viability of the Society by developing the annual operating and capital expense budgets working closely with the Treasurer.
- Ensures accurate and timely accounting and financial statements of the Society by managing Society financial matters in conjunction with the bookkeeper.
- Achieves agreed-upon goals and objectives adopted by the Board of Trustees by developing and executing an approved annual operating plan.
- Helps to ensure the growth and sustainability of the Society by contributing to the development of longer-term plans.
- Establishes the Society as the authority on Sodus Bay history by developing and implementing programs for education outreach.
- Positions the Society as a leading community organization by networking and partnering with other community, educational, and historical organizations on special projects and events.
- Maintains and projects a professional appearance and demeanor when representing the Sodus Bay Historical Society and when engaging in all activities and events.
- Leads and manages a competent staff to achieve the annual and longer-term plans.
Annual salary 55K-65K with health insurance. Consideration will be given to candidates having proven experience in at least one of the following areas: Leadership, fund-raising, endowments, museum curation, marketing, storage of artifacts, technology, and community outreach.
Contact: Robert Legge, Secretary at boblegge@gmail.com
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