Job
Senior Director, Historic Preservation and Collections
| Location | Washington, DC 20006 |
| Date Posted | July 29, 2024 |
| Job ID | 11820 |
| Employment Type | Direct Hire |
Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for an experienced Senior Director for Historic Preservation and Collections for our distinguished lineage-based membership organization in Washington, D.C.! This incredible role works hands-on, leading a team of senior-level managers and driving strategic and operational excellence in the stewardship of historical collections and archives, making a real and tangible impact in the preservation of American history! This position is for immediate hire and works on-site in the DC Metro area!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This wonderful opportunity offers the ability to make a significant impact leading historic preservation for an established organization committed to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through education. In addition to a competitive base salary (DOE), between $110,000 and $140,000, they offer comprehensive medical benefits, Employer paid life and disability insurance, and generous PTO and Sick Leave and many more perks!
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role online via https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/11820.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with staff to improve the overall visibility of our Museum, Library, and Archive programs, ensuring our spaces are welcoming and accessible to a broad and diverse audience.
- Ensure the preservation of the historic building, including restoration, renovation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse.
- Work with team members to ensure collection management standards are met and plan for new acquisitions.
- Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations.
- Communicate effectively with partner institutions, vendors, volunteers, scholars, lenders, and other collaborators.
- Oversee the planning, development, implementation, and management of approved budgets, resources, and programs.
- Guide a diverse range of professionals to encourage professional development in their chosen professions.
- Master’s degree in American history, public history, American studies, museum science, library science, or a related discipline.
- 7 + years of experience, including 5 years of management experience in diverse leadership roles.
- Senior-level management experience in a dynamic setting, coupled with experience supporting executive leadership to create and execute vision and strategies.
- Previous employment may include roles at historical societies, libraries, museums, and collections in areas such as curator, conservation, education, historic site professional, research, or project leadership.
- Creative and visionary mindset with the ability to bring new ideas to the table.
- Exceptional interpersonal abilities, demonstrating proficiency in collaborating with diverse personalities across all organizational levels.
- Outstanding communication skills, encompassing verbal, written, and organizational proficiencies.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects with varying timelines and concurrent deadlines.
- In-depth understanding and application of industry-specific best practices and standards.
- Demonstrated expertise in optimizing operational processes to achieve peak efficiency and productivity outcomes.
This wonderful opportunity offers the ability to make a significant impact leading historic preservation for an established organization committed to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through education. In addition to a competitive base salary (DOE), between $110,000 and $140,000, they offer comprehensive medical benefits, Employer paid life and disability insurance, and generous PTO and Sick Leave and many more perks!
HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please provide your resume and cover letter, sharing more about your experience and interest in this role online via https://scionnonprofitstaffing.com/job/11820.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
