Background: Chartered by an act of Congress in 1920, the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) encourages scholarship, secures significant sites and materials related to Theodore Roosevelt for public use and enjoyment, creates opportunities and events centered around the life of TR, and supports youth and community development. TR’s accomplishments and ideals provide a historical lens that can inform our approach to today’s spectrum of challenges from conservation and social justice to great power competition. His legacy is celebrated and perpetuated by the TRA through programs and activities that promote the study of history, recognize brave and gifted individuals, inspire public service, bring comfort to sick children, and develop tomorrow’s leaders.
The TRA supports new scholarship in its quarterly journal, through conferences and presentations by leading historians and authors, and through various programs with its partners. The TRA has been instrumental in preserving historic sites and maintains close relationships with: Sagamore Hill, the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace, Harvard University’s Houghton Library, the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic site in Buffalo, Pine Knot (the presidential retreat in Charlottesville, Virginia), and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota.
The Position: The Theodore Roosevelt Association is seeking an experienced, passionate, and goal-oriented Executive Director to lead the organization in expanding its impact and fulfilling its congressional charter through the implementation of its strategic plan. In the execution of this role, the Executive Director will be a forward-facing representative of the TRA, and will be responsible for fundraising, programmatic resources, and day-to-day operations of the Oyster Bay, New York office. The position requires an individual with strong interpersonal skills, as well as excellent executive-level written and oral communication skills. They must be able to work independently and collaboratively with a wide range of organizations as both a leader and a participant.
The ideal candidate will be well versed in organizational development and possess the skills and experience toimplement the Executive Committee’s vision for growth. The next Executive Director will serve as a passionate advocate for TR’s legacy, implement plans for modernization in communications and marketing, ensure the quality and consistency in programming, expand educational resources and opportunities, build and develop TRA staff, support partnerships within the TR community, and develop new sources of revenue.
Responsibilities:
Leadership
Development
Programmatic Resources
Day-to-Day Administration:
Qualifications:
For more information about the Theodore Roosevelt Association, please visit their website at https://www.theodoreroosevelt.org
All positions at The Theodore Roosevelt Association are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
The annual salary range for this position ranges $130-150,000, based on experience. This is a flexible hybrid position with the office in Oyster Bay, NY.
Background: Chartered by an act of Congress in 1920, the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) encourages scholarship, secures significant sites and materials related to Theodore Roosevelt for public use and enjoyment, creates opportunities and events centered around the life of TR, and supports youth and community development. TR’s accomplishments and ideals provide a historical lens that can inform our approach to today’s spectrum of challenges from conservation and social justice to great power competition. His legacy is celebrated and perpetuated by the TRA through programs and activities that promote the study of history, recognize brave and gifted individuals, inspire public service, bring comfort to sick children, and develop tomorrow’s leaders.
The TRA supports new scholarship in its quarterly journal, through conferences and presentations by leading historians and authors, and through various programs with its partners. The TRA has…
To Apply:
The Theodore Roosevelt Association has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Jack Lusk, Managing Partner & CEO
Harris Rand Lusk
260 Madison Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Email your resume and cover letter to Sabrina Stoker at: sstoker@harrisrand.com
Please put “TRA ED” in the subject line of your emailed application.
To Apply:
The Theodore Roosevelt Association has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations and applications may be directed in…