Assistant Director and External Affairs Officer; Operations Management Specialist

Department

ORGN OF AMERICAN HISTORIANS (BL-OAMH-IUBLA)

The Organization of American Historians (OAH) is the largest professional organization dedicated to the history of the United States, The mission of the organization is to promote excellence inthe scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history,and to encourage wide discussion of historical questions. The OAHbelieves that history is essential for knowing and understanding the world and stands for the ethical and accurate use of history incivic discourse.

The OAH represents more than 5,500 historiansworking in the United States and abroad. Members include college and university professors, pre-collegiate history teachers, publichistorians, museum professionals, librarians and archivists,students, and a variety of historians working in government and the private sector. The OAH supports original, peer-reviewed, and rigorous scholarship, as well as the presentation of historicalscholarship and knowledge in non-scholarly formats includingamagazine, blog, and podcast.

The OAH publishes the Journal of American History which is as a journal of record in the field,undertakes a wide range of public-history projects with the National Park Service and private partners, convenes an annualconference, and maintains a robust schedule of academic and publicprogramming.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as the organization's 2nd senior leadership position,working with the Executive Director to advance the Organization'sstrategic vision, institutional priorities, and external influencethrough leadership in communications, advocacy, philanthropy,membership, and institutional engagement.
• Functions as the principal operational lead for the Organization's external affairs, translating strategic priorities into coordinated initiatives while serving as a seniorrepresentative of the Organization with members, donors, partner institutions, policymakers, and the public.
• Partners with the Executive Director to develop and execute the Organization's strategic plan, annual priorities, and long-rangeinstitutional objectives.
• Translates Board and executive-level priorities into integratedoperational plans, organizational initiatives, and measurable outcomes.
• Monitors progress toward organizational goals and provides strategic analysis and recommendations to the Executive Director and Executive Board.
• Provide leadership and directs supervision for the Organization's communications, membership, and donor engagementfunctions.
• Ensures alignment and coordination across external-facingactivities and initiatives.
• Develops integrated strategies for communications, marketing,membership growth and retention, philanthropy, and public engagement that advance organizational priorities and strengtheninstitutional impact.
• Coordinates the Organization's advocacy strategy in support ofits mission and the interests of historians and historyeducation.
• Coordinates institutional responses to emerging public policyissues and developments affecting the Organization and its stakeholders.
• Develops and advances advocacy initiatives and cultivatesstrategic partnerships that support organizational priorities.
• Develops, manages, and monitors annual budgets supportingmembership, communications, advocacy, and fundraisingfunctions.
• Establishes departmental priorities, performance expectations,and evaluation metrics.
• Conducts annual performance reviews and provides ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development for supervisedstaff.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director.

General Responsibilities

• Leads complex operational functions, programs, and service activities that support departmental, divisional, or organizational objectives; establishes priorities, coordinates resources, and ensures successful execution of operational strategies and initiatives.
• Analyzes and resolves complex operational issues with significant impact on business processes, services, or organizational outcomes; exercises substantial independent judgment in evaluating risks, determining solutions, and recommending courses of action.
• Designs, leads, and implements operational improvements and business process enhancements; evaluates organizational needs and develops solutions that improve efficiency, effectiveness,compliance, service delivery, and stakeholder experience.
• Evaluates operational performance through analysis of data,metrics, trends, and outcomes; develops recommendations,…