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Executive Director
Preservation Utah seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief executive and operating officer of the organization, with overall responsibility for organizational strategy and planning, programming and advocacy, fund development, administration, and staff management. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Trustees and works closely with staff, the board, and volunteers to develop and execute annual objectives, strategies, and goals. The Board seeks the following leadership qualities:
Ability to develop and articulate an organizational vision. Preservation Utah has an active board and committees that look forward to supporting an individual who wants to strategically lead the organization’s growth.
A strong collaborative approach to work. For 60 years, Preservation Utah has led statewide efforts to preserve Utah’s historic built environment. We require an Executive Director who can collaborate with staff, volunteers, and other organizations (grassroots/established) to achieve goals.
Enthusiasm to further develop one’s toolkit. Proven leadership and development skills are more critical in this role than experience in historic preservation. The Preservation Utah board recognizes the value of having staff with a range of expertise and wants to ensure its Executive Director is eager to fill knowledge gaps and learn next- and best-practice approaches as nonprofit management and preservation strategies evolve.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Develop and execute a vision for Preservation Utah
- Build and strengthen community relationships
- Seek innovative ways to increase organizational relevance, partnerships, and funding
- Be a collaborative and confident leader
REQUIRED: At least five years of management experience Proven track record in fundraising and organizational development with a non-profit or other institution Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and administrative skills Undergraduate degree Proficiency in community relations, program development/execution, and financial management
PREFERRED: Track record with governance and board relations Basic understanding of marketing, lending, preservation, development, and property management. Comprehension of local, state and national politics and ability to work effectively in the political arena. An advanced degree in a related field - public administration, communications, historic preservation, public history, urban planning, archaeology, architecture, etc.
Please submit resume, list of three professional references, and a cover letter of no more than three pages. We will not contact references without notifying you. Serious candidates should send materials to search@preservationutah.org. Questions may also be addressed to that email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled. Please submit materials as soon as possible.
Full job description at https://www.preservationutah.org/workinpreservation
