From: John Grochowski <jgrochowski@ephraim.org> Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2019 12:12:53 -0500 Message-ID: <CAOxuWTobcys28tpc+JYW-oiBk8jB8bpN+H4Wh6=7YpwRa-0W=g@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Ephraim Historical Foundation Executive Director Position
The Ephraim Historical Foundation seeks applicants for a new full-time
Executive Director. Interested candidates should apply by November 15, 2019
with resume, cover letter, and three writing samples related to fundraising
to the Ephraim Historical Foundation, PO Box 165, Ephraim, WI 54211 or
info@ephraim.org.
*Executive Director *
*Ephraim Historical Foundation*
*Competitive Pay and Benefits*
*Reports to the President of the Board of Directors* *and the Board of
Directors*
The Ephraim Historical Foundation (EHF), founded in 1949, is a well-known
and well-established historical society, and museum in Ephraim, Door
County. The mission of the EHF is to preserve and share the history of the
village of Ephraim. The ED is responsible for the overall management and
care of the EHF and its endowment, the Ephraim Foundation Heritage Fund
(HF). www.ephraim.org
The EHF and HF are funded entirely through private donations. The ED has
three main areas of responsibilities: Administration, Finance, and
Fundraising
An *overview* of responsibilities and requirements include but are not
limited to:
*Administration*
· *Management of Staff and Oversight of Daily Operations for t
he
organization *
o Provide team leadership to a staff of two full-time staff, one
half-time staff, and six seasonal staff.
o Manage day-to-day functioning of the team working toward the
achievement of goals and objectives of the museum. Maintain accountability
toward that end.
· *Implementation of Board of Directors Initiatives, Plans and
Programs (includes the EHF Board of Directors and the HF Board of
Directors) *
o Provide input to the short and long-range goals of the organization.
o Regularly meet with members and committees of the Board to report on
progress toward meeting goals and objectives. Participate in annual,
regularly-scheduled and other meetings as needed.
o Apprise them of need-to-know information and circumstances as it
pertains to the management of staff and resources of the museum.
o Implement projects, decisions, and plans made at the Board level.
*Financial*
· Oversee and manage daily accounting and financials to provid
e
fiduciary responsibility and transparency.
· Manage the financial resources of the EHF and HF including
overseeing the development of the annual budget and being accountable for
adhering to the budget.
· Manage the daily accounting (including deposits, billing,
payroll, investment statements, etc.) in QuickBooks.
· Provide monthly reporting of financials to the EHF and HF
*Fundraising/Development*
· Serve as key development professional for the organization a
nd
oversee all development and stewardship efforts, including planned giving,
annual giving, events (e.g. Annual Summer Social).
· Serve as Community Liaison for the EHF and HF.
· Meet with donors and community members for the purpose of
maintaining exemplary relationships in the Door County community.
· Serve as the staff face of the organization to promote the E
HF’s
mission, programs, initiatives, and events within the community and Door
County.
*Required Experience and Education *
· An advanced degree or equivalent work experience in business
management, non-profit management, museum studies and/or historic
preservation.
· Proven track record in non-profit management, meeting strate
gic
goals and objectives and program management.
· Proven track record in fundraising, such as successful capit
al
campaigns, planned giving, and/or donor stewardship.
· Enthusiasm for history and historical preservation and
stewardship.
· Knowledge of and experience in accounting and related softwa
re
highly desired.
· Knowledge of local history especially that of Door County an
d
Wisconsin highly desired.
*Required Skills – Abbreviated List of High Priority Competencies *
· Success and experience in effectively leading and working as
part
of a team.
· Excellent verbal, written, networking and interpersonal
communication skills.
· Skill as a professional communicator for community and leade
rship
purposes.
· Exemplary organizing and planning skills as well as flexibil
ity
and adaptability.
· Sound analytical, thinking and problem solving skills includ
ing
those pertaining to financial management.
Apply by November 15, 2019 with resume, cover letter, and three writing
samples related to fundraising to the Ephraim Historical Foundation, PO Box
165, Ephraim, WI 54211 or 165, Ephraim, WI 54211 or info@ephraim.org.