CALL FOR APPLICANTS, Executive Director, Historic Southwest Ohio, Inc.

CALL FOR APPLICANTS
Executive Director Historic Southwest Ohio, Inc.

Historic Southwest Ohio (HSO), which operates the Heritage Village Museum, promoting an appreciation of the culture of 19th century Southwest Ohio, seeks a candidate for the position of Executive Director. Heritage Village, a picturesque gathering of thirteen historic buildings located in Sharon Woods in the Greater Cincinnati area, is the setting for guided visits, special events, school programs, summer camp and exhibits relating to the period.

The Executive Director reports to the HSO Board of Directors and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to establish long-range goals, plans and policies. The successful candidate must be able to increase and diversify funding and earned income; plan, implement and facilitate HSO’s programs and special events; cultivate relationships with corporate, educational, arts, social and neighborhood constituencies, locally and regionally; and overseeing budgets and finances, the organization’s personnel and volunteers, advertising and promotion, and maintenance.

The position will require weekend duties from time to time for special events.  Minimum requirements include a college degree, Master’s preferred, in museum management, business or public administration, art history or related field; five years’ related experience desirable; three years supervisory and development experience; and the ability to understand and analyze financial statements. Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, leadership and supervisory skills required.

Please send resumes and cover letters to :
Carolyn Nightingale
c/o Historic Southwest Ohio
11450 Lebanon Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241 or
pcnightingale@hotmail.com