County Historical Society, with primary responsibility for managing the organization’s day-to-day activities and operations, leading the organization’s fundraising activities, directing and coordinating the work of staff, consultants, and volunteers, and serving as the primary spokesperson for the organization. The Kitsap County Historical Society seeks an entrepreneurial leader and a communicator who is able to convey effectively Kitsap County Historical Society’s mission and activities to a number of constituencies.

The Executive Director will ensure that the organization is fiscally and programmatically sound, adheres to AAM standards of exhibition and collection ethics and that its programs are meeting the needs and interests of its constituents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Assuring quality, effectiveness, and impact of the Kitsap County Historical Society’s programs;

·        Establishing and maintaining museum policies as they pertain to its mission and as guardian of Kitsap heritage entrusted to the museum through its collections;

·        With the Board and staff, leading the Kitsap County Historical Society in setting overall direction and priorities, and developing and implementing programmatic and organizational strategies, policies, and goals;

·        With the Operations Manager, leading the organization’s financial management; ensuring that sound financial policies and controls are in place and that funds are spent wisely;developing budgets and reporting standards; working with staff and Board to maintain the organization’s financial well-being;

·        Leading the organization’s administrative management; ensuring that sound operational, administrative, and human resources policies and controls are in place; ensuring through effective supervision that day-to-day operations and programs are professionally and efficiently organized and administered; working with Board and staff to maintain the organization’s administrative well-being;

·        In partnership with Board, staff, and consultants, establishing and implementing fundraising goals; using staff, consultant, and Board member talent, resources, and ideas to enhance fundraising activities; enhancing Board member ability to identify fundraising opportunities; and encouraging their ongoing participation as donors and solicitors;

·        Working with Board, staff, and consultants to identify and cultivate individual, foundation, and corporate donors and expand donor base; researching and writing grant proposals, annual solicitations, and other fundraising initiatives; developing and maintaining relationships with donors, volunteers, and community organizations; securing in-kind corporate and individual contributions; developing opportunities to raise the organization’s profile;

·        Keeping the Board informed of status of operational goals and of program, staff, consultants, or funding developments; regularly briefing the Board on the status of the organization; remaining actively in touch with and well-informed about the Board’s activities; and providing information to help the Board formulate effective policies.

·        Dedicated to carrying out the mission of the Kitsap County Historical Society, full and open communication, sensitivity and caring, respect for others, and continuous learning;

·        An outstanding relationship builder, with existing ties to a diverse range of communities;

·        A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy around KCHS programs; persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of the organization’s goals; entrepreneurial, strategic and resourceful;

·        A team builder who: understands how to motivate, direct, and work with diverse, independent personalities and work styles; is able to delegate and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities; and inspires collaboration and functions decisively without being autocratic;

·        Intelligent; able to anticipate and act on events which may create opportunities for the Kitsap County Historical Society;

·        Outgoing, open, trustworthy, and straightforward; an active, keen listener who maintains confidences; discreet;

·        Emotionally mature and self-confident, with a sense of humor in order to maintain balance and perspective.