WCHM Executive Director Position Announcement

The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum (WCHM) in Spooner (WI) is looking for candidates to fill the position of Executive Director. WCHM was founded in 2009 as a 501c3 non-profit institution devoted to the acquisition, preservation, and dissemination of materials and information relating to the history and heritage of canoe building, canoes, and canoeing in North America. The organization currently operates a seasonal exhibit hall, a year round workshop, several annual events and programs, and maintains a membership of approximately 300 and Collections of nearly 200 objects.

The position of WCHM Executive Director will collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and implement future growth of WCHM through practical and achievable steps that will lead to organizational sustainability and growth.  The executive director will be the lead contact for WCHM and will actively cultivate members and relationships with volunteers, donors, granting organizations, governmental bodies, local officials, business leaders, educational presenters, and shop users.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

• Leadership.
• Work in conjunction with the board to develop strategic initiatives.
• Direct museum operations including:  development, finance, education, volunteer     coordination, volunteer lists, donor gift receipts/letters, board agendas, acquisitions, cataloging of collection, marketing, membership materials, brochures, donor mailings, donor lists, website, social media, newsletters, photos, outdoor signage, donor relations, fund-raising, event planning, grant writing, merchandise, exhibit planning and construction, and exhibit hall maintenance.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Five years of experience at other non-profits.
• Possess excellent oral, written, presentation and customer relation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards and best practices for museums, non-profits, or similar organizations, as well as involvement in relevant professional organizations.
• Success in fund-raising and public speaking.
• Experience with Microsoft programs, working knowledge of spreadsheet, database, email, calendar/scheduling, word processing, and financial software applications.
• Ability to provide your own office space and equipment.
• Willing to work a variable schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Self-motivating attitude and the ability to work unsupervised and “on your own.”

 
Salary and Benefits:

The WCHM Executive Director is a three-quarter time salaried position with an annual salary range of $20,000 to $25,000. This position will have flexible hours, may require work on weekends and evenings, and may require travel for events and activities. WCHM is based in Spooner, Wisconsin, but has no on-site administrative office. This is a position where one can work remotely for most of their time but also requires frequent on-site visits for program supervision, collections and exhibit maintenance, and other tasks that require an on-site presence.
 
For more information or to request a full job posting and description visit www.WisconsinCanoeHeritageMuseum.org. To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected]. A copy of a recent annual program plan and budget for the organization, and/or a meeting with the current ED can also be requested. Applications will be considered as they are received, starting September 1st. The position is open until filled.

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