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Executive Director

Year round, Full Time

Job Summary: The Executive Director serves as the pivotal leader of the Atwood Museum, working closely with a dedicated and experienced Board of Trustees. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including daily operations, staff and volunteer leadership, fundraising initiatives, and fostering community engagement.

Responsibilities and Expectations to include by not limited to:
• Leadership and Board Relations:
Collaborate with the Board of Trustees and committees to shape long-term visions and strategies for the museum. Attend all Board meetings providing a monthly report to include membership numbers, visitor attendance, grant status and other key performance indicators.
• Development:
Lead fundraising efforts, manage the annual campaign, enhance membership growth, oversee financial operations, work with the Treasurer on the annual budget, and secure grant funding.
• Personnel Oversight:
Hire, manage, mentor and evaluate all staff members, volunteers and consultants. Conduct regular staff meetings to develop a cohesive team atmosphere and a committed and motivated staff.
• Marketing:
In partnership with the Associate Director, maintain and update the museum’s social media presence, manage electronic newsletters, enhance website content, develop marketing campaigns, and design brochures for various programs.
• Exhibition Curation:
Protect the assets of the organization which include managing, securing and maintaining the collections held in public trust. Participate in meetings regarding accessions and de-accessions. Plan and execute annual exhibitions alongside the Associate Director, ensuring the safe display of artifacts. This includes researching themes, planning layouts, and updating exhibit spaces as needed.
• Outreach and Programming:
Act as a community liaison by managing partnerships, nurturing donor relationships, and representing the museum in public forums. Collaborate with the Assistant Director to develop and implement an annual calendar of musical performances, lecture series and special events.
In summary, the Executive Director’s role encompasses leadership, financial management, operations, marketing, exhibition curation, and community outreach, all crucial for the continued growth and excellence of the Atwood Museum.

Qualifications:
Minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience in a museum or nonprofit organization preferred. Physical requirements include light duty activities such as lifting boxes, using a step ladder and setting up tables/chairs, etc. Ability to provide strong leadership, vision and strategic direction. Competence in managing museum operations including personnel matters. Working knowledge of spreadsheet, database, email, calendar/scheduling and word processing software. Strong business management skills as well as excellence in writing and public speaking. Program planning and development skills. Ability to work cooperatively, diplomatically, and effectively with Boards and in community relations and outreach capacities.

How to Apply:
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $75,000 – $85,000. Benefits include healthcare contribution, a matched IRA program, and vacation/sick leave. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and references to [email protected]

 

(posted 12/08/2025)

Chatham Historical Society Inc. – Job Description

Operations Manager

Year round, 40 hours/week

Benefits include: After 3 months ability to qualify for 2 weeks (10 days) paid vacation, 2 weeks (10 days) paid sick time, contribution to health care and matched IRA program.

Looking for an energetic team player who reports to Executive Director and supports administrative and operational needs. Experience with Microsoft Office products necessary. Social Media knowledge is critical; experience with audiovisual equipment a plus. Organizational skills and focus on meeting important deadlines. Comfortable working with the public face to face and by telephone. Can learn and adapt to archival and management software and systems. Ability to provide technical assistance to various age groups and demographics. Some weekend work, especially Saturdays in season. Experience with non-profits a plus.

Starting salary – $24.00 – $26.00 per hour depending on experience.

The Operation Manager reports directly to the Executive Director.

Interested applicants should send their resumes directly to Executive Director, Kevin Wright, [email protected]

Responsibilities & expectations include but are not limited to:

Museum operations support

  • Attends operations and staff meetings, taking/compiling minutes as needed, including the Accessions/Deaccessions Committee.
  • Assists with publicity including working with Constant Contact, online and print event listings, social media, and promotional materials.
  • Helps maintain database software, website and telecommunication system.
  • Atwood Log newsletter- assists with editing and writing of articles
  • Coordinates articles needed for the local newspaper.
  • Assists Executive Director and Associate Director with other projects, such as exhibits, and event planning.

Administrative support

  • Answers telephone/email requests in a professional and courteous manner, provides general information and forwards requests to appropriate personnel.
  • Daily obtains mail from post office and distributes to the proper personnel/department.
  • Monitors, maintains, and orders supplies on a regular basis.
  • Coordinate/distribute materials for Trustee meetings

Development support

  • Participates in fundraising and development activities including mailings and labels and other support as necessary.
  • Processes any payments for membership into Square system, giving all membership forms and receipts to Treasurer for further processing, and email addresses into Past Perfect and Constant Contact.
  • Assist in planning and coordinating events, including Eventbrite and other platforms
  • Little Green Light database- Enters donor information into database, creates acknowledge letters

Qualifications:

  • College degree preferred but not required.
  • Ability to follow directions aligned with the vision and strategic goals of the organization.
  • Demonstrated abilities in composition and editing
  • Experience with various social media and fundraising platforms
  • Knowledge of basic business management skills
  • Ability to self-organize. Takes initiative without prompting. Ability to work under pressure
  • Planning, time-management and decision-making skills. Working knowledge of spreadsheet, database, email, calendar/scheduling and word processing software.  Knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work cooperatively, diplomatically and effectively with Operations, board members, volunteers and in community relations and outreach capacities
  • Honesty, integrity and high standards of personal behavior.

Interested applicants should send their resumes directly to Executive Director, Kevin Wright, [email protected]

(posted 10/21/2025)