CHESTNUT
HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY


JOB DESCRIPTION

Title of Position: Executive Director,
Chestnut Hill Historical Society

Please note: We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

Purpose of Position: To
advance the mission of the Chestnut Hill Historical Society under the
direction of the Board of Directors, including promoting the Historical
Society and its objectives within the local community. Responsibilities
entail overseeing the execution of the Society’s primary activities
including fundraising, supporting preservation activities, marketing and
promoting the organization, maintaining and extending membership, securing
easements, managing staff, organizing and delivering programs, and collecting
and making available to the public historical archives.

Duties:


Managerial: Supervises
paid staff, volunteer coordinator and other volunteers. Provides direction
and regular verbal and written feedback. Conducts, at a minimum, annual
staff evaluations.

Finance: Prepares annual
budget and regular monthly financial reports for the Board of Directors
and Finance Committee. Responsible to ensure that Society maintains this
budget and works with the Finance Committee to monitor the Society’s
financial situation on a regular (at least monthly) basis. Supervises
investments, handles gifts and donations, approves bills, signs checks,
and reviews financial entries regularly. Assists auditor by answering
all questions and reviews audit with Finance Committee.

Funding: Works with Membership
Committee to identify funding needs and potential sources. Promotes the
mission of the Historical Society within the local community to secure
ongoing financial support from local donors. Prepares and assists staff
and volunteers with all activities related to grant applications and follow-up.
Assists with membership drives, An