Executive Director

General Summary: The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and will act as primary staff to the Board as it implements the state approved Management Plan and Five-Year Plan. At its direction the Executive Director will:

Work with the Board to identify key issues and trends in heritage resource management, including community development and heritage tourism; develop and implement goal directives, action plans, and program initiatives to achieve these goals

Work with historic preservation, tourism, and economic development organizations to enhance the heritage area’s strong regional identity, strengthen the communities and heritage institutions within the county, and market the cultural, historic and natural resources of the heritage area

Administer all grants to CCHA and manage multiple rounds of grant making to partners organizations each year

Uphold and adhere to CCHA’s bylaws and policies

Report regularly to the Board of Directors and otherwise ensure that the Board is informed of all organizational activities

Organize committees for specific purposes for achieving objectives as identified in the management plan

Initiate and maintain liaisons with local, state and federal agencies whose programs intersect with those of the CCHA , including other Heritage areas in Maryland

Prepare an annual operating budget in cooperation with the Board; implement and manage the budget, and provide such financial reports as required for managing agencies

Conduct fund raising efforts, including legislative contacts, grants and public/private partnerships necessary to achieve programmatic goals and coordinating functions

Maintain an office, organization records, files, documents and archives

Hire, supervise and evaluate staff as directed by the Board

Represent CCHA in public relations/educational capacities, including participation at meetings, special events, speaking engagements, conferences with occasional after hours and weekend work

Enter into contracts on behalf of CCHA, with approval of the Board.

Qualifications

6-8 years of experience in a supervisory position with a tourism, heritage, cultural or art non profit association

6-8 years experience in non-profit grant management

3-4 years experience creating and managing annual budgets

Success in enhancing partnerships among non profit organizations of all sizes and supporting their ability to grow and become sustainable

Experience in marketing and events promotion

Experience managing part time or seasonal staff

Understanding of regional tourism partnerships and associations, including state heritage associations

Advanced degree in related disciplines preferred