FORT MEIGS ASSOCIATION 29100 W River Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551
POSITION: Executive Director Available Fall 2019 until filled.
EMPLOYEE TYPE: Full Time, FLSA Exempt
LOCATION: Fort Meigs Historic Site, Perrysburg, Ohio
SALARY: $45,000-$55,000/year based on experience Benefits: available/negotiable
DESCRIPTION: Fort Meigs Historic Site is a 65-acre National Historic Landmark and one of the Ohio History Connection’s (OHC) 58 historic sites. The Fort Meigs Association (FMA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, manages the daily operations of Fort Meigs, including its preservation, maintenance, and educational and interpretive programming in partnership with the OHC. The Executive Director reports to the FMA Board of Directors. Fort Meigs is accredited through the American Alliance of Museums.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Unifies the efforts of the board of directors, staff, volunteers, OHC, and relevant stakeholders to achieve the mission and priorities of the FMA Directs the operations of Fort Meigs Historic Site including educational, retail, maintenance, administrative, and business operations: annual budget and reports Leads the FMA staff (4 full-time equivalents), seasonal staff, and interns with respect to hiring, training, supervision, professional development, schedules, work priorities, and evaluation. Leads OHC employees (1 full-time equivalent) working at Fort Meigs with respect to supervision, training, professional development, schedules, work priorities, and evaluation Acts as principal staff representative and provides staff support for the FMA Board of Directors Acts as the principal representative to the OHC on all matters, compliances, including regulations, and best practices for historic sites and museums and to all other historical institutions, community and volunteer groups, academic institutions, schools, government officials, grant providers, corporate and private donors, and the general public Develops and implements annual, short-term and long-term plans with respect to fundraising, marketing, outreach, and infrastructure Supervises development and implementation of educational programs
FORT MEIGS ASSOCIATION 29100 W River Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES To implement a long-term interpretive plan for Fort Meigs Historic Site in cooperation with the OHC and other relevant stakeholders To position Fort Meigs as a significant and valued part of the larger local community To develop Fort Meigs into an institution of excellence with respect to the interpretation of the history of the War of 1812, Northwest Ohio, American Indians, and military history generally To grow Fort Meigs’ site visitation and operational revenue To grow the Fort Meigs Association’s donor base and development revenue To host and coordinate with local governments and agencies regarding regional planning objectives
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to establish trust and a sense of common purpose within and between appropriate organizations and stakeholders Ability to coordinate the efforts of diverse individuals and groups to achieve organizational goals Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing Skill at donor cultivation and stewardship, event planning, and fundraising, including granting programs Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of historic site and/or museum management, curatorial practices and procedures, and of historic education and interpretation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years relevant/related experience is required.
A Master's degree in an appropriate field such as Education, Museum Studies, Public Administration or History is a plus.
A successful candidate will have an appreciation for and some knowledge of the history of the early United States, Ohio, the War of 1812, and American Indians.
HOW TO APPLY Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Ron Walters Endevis 1720 Indian Wood Circle, Suite 1 Maumee, OH 43537 [email protected] Attn: FMA
FORT MEIGS ASSOCIATION 29100 W River Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551
The Fort Meigs Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, sex, creed, nationality, or orientation.
Information on Fort Meigs Historic Site is available on the following social media platforms:
Website: www.fortmeigs.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortmeigs Instagram: fortmeigs Twitter: fortmeigs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahXgMuNko_j1ze9MDC6OiA/featured