The Board of Directors is seeking a President for the Peninsula Valley Historic & Education Foundation. The successful candidate will understand and guide the Foundation’s mission of historic preservation and education of Peninsula and the Cuyahoga Valley. He or she will also have a significant track record in fund development and have the ability to attract and steward major donors. This candidate will serve as the public face of the Foundation and will be a role model, building commitment in both volunteers and professionals.

Term

• Part-time

• One year with renewal held at annual Board Meeting

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an annual budget for the Foundation.

• Overall responsibility for corporate management.

• Manage the preservation, restoration, maintenance and development of all the Foundation’s properties.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key institutional and individual stakeholders to further organization’s work.

• Develop and conduct continuous public awareness and education of Foundation’s programs and services.

• Oversee marketing and communication.

• Oversee volunteer committees that support the work of the organization.

• Oversee the Foundation’s compliance with applicable laws, including taxing authorities.

• Serve as an ex-officio member of all committees of the Board.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Fund raising experience; knowledge of grant writing

• Strong management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Knowledge and commitment to historic preservation.

• Ability to read, write and speak English with proficiency.

• Computer literacy

• Availability & willingness to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends; local travel and some out-of-town travel required; valid drivers license required