The Executive Director’s position requires a person with community presence and charisma; someone who is engaged with the public and who is a people person with good communication skills. In this position, the Executive Director is the face of Historic Onancock School. The Executive Director will interact with the public, Town Council members, the Mayor and the Town Manager often. The Executive Director must demonstrate strong, respectful communication, leadership and public relations skills.
The Executive Director should have a working knowledge of the structure and operations of 501(c)(3) organizations; must support the mission and vision of HOS; and must have experience with boards, to include protocols and reporting.
Skills preferred:
Working knowledge of the following software: Quick Books Online, budget preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting; Microsoft Office including Word and Excel; Constant Contact, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom; social media.
Experience Required:
Grant writing, fundraising, marketing
Additional Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license, agree to a background check and provide references. Must live in immediate area of Onancock, VA or be willing to relocate.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
1. Public Relations:
* Represent HOS as leaseholder with town representatives.
* Attend town council meetings.
* Serve as an ambassador to cultivate and foster collaborations and partnerships in the
community.
* Greet HOS visitors, share history and recruit new members.
2. Event Coordinator:
* Coordinate special events rentals on premises to include receiving applications and deposits, assuring renters insurance and compliance with ABC regulations.
* Work with committees on fundraising events to include planning, budgeting, volunteers
and event follow up.
3. Board of Directors:
* Report directly to Board of Directors
* Collaborate with Board of Directors to create and implement Strategic Plan.
* Provide support for board work, including annual update of board of director’s book and other
documents, as required.
* Maintain compliance with 501(c)(3) status.
* Maintain and keep open and timely communication with the Board of Directors.
4. Finance:
* Annually prepare, implement, monitor and report budget with the Treasurer.
* Monitor operations to ensure compliance with legal, financial and civic responsibilities.
* Maintain all financial records in compliance with 501(c)(3) and tax code requirements.
5. Grants and Fundraising:
* Manage fundraising and development committees.
* Record, track and acknowledge membership and donations.
* Grants: write/assist grant writer with writing proposals, oversee grant awards compliance to
include monitoring, tracking and reporting.
* Write and distribute annual appeal letters for membership and donations.
6. Operations:
* Manage facility and grounds, to include maintenance and repairs, vendors.
* Manage tenants, leases and collect rent.
7. Marketing:
* Maintain HOS website to include photos and monthly calendar.
* Design marketing/branding campaign that aligns with HOS mission.
* Write monthly newsletter, post updates on social media, maintain calendar of events.
* Work with volunteer coordinator to manage, recruit, and retain volunteers.
8. Other responsibilities as assigned by Board of Directors.
Schedule and Compensation:
The Executive Director job is a full-time (Monday-Friday, 9-5) position, serving at the discretion of the Board of Directors. This position entails some week nights and some weekends. The compensation package will be reviewed and revised annually following performance appraisal.
Salary Range -$45,000-$55,000, based on experience
Website www.HistoricOnancockSchool.org
Location
Historic Onancock School
College Ave
Onancock, Va
