Executive Director Non-Profit

Hanover Area Historical Society

Hanover, PA 17331, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Executive Director

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

· Three-five years of management or executive experience, preferably with a non-profit organization with proven track record in leadership.

· Strong marketing, public relations, media understanding, and innovative operational/programs to deliver strategic objectives

· Ability to develop a strong core of sustaining donors, members, community champions, and obtain grants to drive the Society’s ongoing growth and success.

· Dynamic and charismatic team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills to be the public face of the organization to engage with all stakeholders

· Leadership capabilities to build alignment throughout the organization and direct staff/volunteers by fostering a culture of respect and accountability

Company DescriptionThe Society was founded in 1965 by local citizens interested in protecting and promoting the historical heritage of the greater Hanover Area. In 1974, the Society purchased and restored the 1783 Neas House with all funding coming from the community. Then in 2007, the Society was given the Warehime-Myers Mansion by William J. Warehime along with an endowment to promote and preserve it. In 2014 we acquired a small rental space for the Yelland Research Library. In 2024 we were presented the opportunity to move our library to the historic 1911 portion of the Guthrie Library which was made possible by an endowment from the Way foundation, the Hormel family and the Weber family. We seek a property maintenance person that is skilled, versitile, flexible, has pride in their work, and a dedication to support the organization in preserving history.

Company Description

The Society was founded in 1965 by local citizens interested in protecting and promoting the historical heritage of the greater Hanover Area. In 1974, the Society purchased and restored the 1783 Neas House with all funding coming from the community. Then in 2007, the Society was given the Warehime-Myers Mansion by William J. Warehime along with an endowment to promote and preserve it. In 2014 we acquired a small rental space for the Yelland Research Library. In 2024 we were presented the opportunity to move our library to the historic 1911 portion of the Guthrie Library which was made possible by an endowment from the Way foundation, the Hormel family and the Weber family. We seek a property maintenance person that is skilled, versitile, flexible, has pride in their work, and a dedication to support the organization in preserving history.