Posted on February 28, 2013

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Executive Director

The Willamette Heritage Center in Salem, Oregon is seeking an Executive Director. The Center seeks a forward-thinking executive with strong management skills, proven development experience and a solid fiscal background to provide leadership and direction. The ideal candidate will have excellent demonstrable administrative, leadership, communication (written and oral), financial/budgeting, fund-raising and management skills.

The Executive Director will lead and supervise staff; prepare strategic long-term and short-term plans, goals and objectives; prepare the annual budget including budgetary projections for personnel resources, facilities, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to meet long-term and short-term plans and goals; direct and engage in fundraising solicitations; oversee media relations and marketing of museum exhibit programs and services to the general public.

The Executive Director will have a strong work ethic, outgoing personality, and be an enthusiastic supporter of the mission and vision of the Center. This is a wonderful opportunity for a seasoned professional with diversified leadership, management and fundraising skills to build on the financial and organizational strengths of the museum, while exercising a strong leadership role in charting the future of this vibrant and expanding nonprofit organization.

Application Instructions

Visit our website at www.willametteheritage.org for a detailed position description and more information. We will be accepting applications through Friday, April 12, 2013.

Please send your resume/CV along with a cover letter with salary history and a list of four professional references with contact information to:

Willamette Heritage Center
Attn.: Executive Director Search Committee
1313 Mill Street, SE
Salem, OR 97301

Or you may send application materials as either a PDF or Word doc via email to: jhawkins@willametteheritage.org