Hancock Shaker Village Director

Description

• Strategic and Financial Leadership
  • Contribute to and implement the five-year strategic plan, enhancing the mission and reputation of H.S.V. while ensuring its financial and operational stability.
  • Identify and implement initiatives which will contribute to operating revenues – including imaginative programming, increased membership, and leverage of H.S.V. physical assets to create new and annuity revenue streams.
  • Prepare the annual budget for the Board’s adoption.
  • Analyze financial performance against the budgets and adjust and act as needed.
• Advancement and Development
  • Conceptualize, establish, and implement a robust fundraising strategy encompassing foundation grants, government support, corporate sponsorship, events and individual giving.
  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit individuals and organizations capable of making significant gifts.
  • Secure foundation and institutional funding to support operations, programs, conservation, and preservation initiatives.
• Communications and External Relations
  • Develop and implement a broad-based marketing and communications strategy.
  • Enhance the "brand" awareness of H.S.V. through creative use of both conventional and social media.
  • Serve as the Village’s spokesperson in philanthropic and community settings.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with community, local and relevant national leaders in the arts and cultural history fields.
  • Maintain positive relationships with key government officials and agencies in greater Berkshire County, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and other public sector players as appropriate.
  • Actively cultivate the Village’s relations with Shaker collectors, scholars, and craftspeople.
• Programming and Education
  • Conceive, develop, and execute creative programs to attract new audiences and increase attendance, as well as encourage repeat visitation.
  • Leverage the Village’s land resources, as well as the development and maintenance of farm and garden programs, to create distinctive visitor experiences.
  • Provide opportunities and resources to educate the public and visitors – ranging from local schoolchildren to scholars – about the Shakers, their history, values and legacy.
• Collections and Exhibitions
  • Oversee and maintain a high standard of excellence for the collections and exhibitions.
  • Oversee the acquisition, maintenance, preservation, and de-accession of collection items, ensuring that appropriate curatorial guidelines and best practices are followed.
  • Protect the collection, and expand it with masterpiece objects.
• Human Resources and Administration
  • Recruit, develop, manage, motivate, and retain a high-performing team including staff and volunteers.
  • Ensure staff are assessed regularly against agreed performance goals, and that issues are addressed timely.
  • Ensure the Village follows federal and state guidelines for hiring and workplace safety.
  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the Village including staff management, buildings, and facilities maintenance, and administrative functions.
• Board Relations
  • Collaborate closely with the Board of Trustees.
  • Provide regular updates on strategic initiatives, engagement, development, and financial performance.
  • Work with the Board to recruit new board members.

• High level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively, diplomatically, and effectively with Boards, staff, volunteers, and in community relations.
• Superb planning, time management, and decision‑making skills.
• Emotional intelligence, empathy, and a sense of humor.
• Willingness to work a variable schedule, including weekend and evenings when needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards and best practices for museums, non‑profits or similar organizations.
• Preferred – knowledge of and passion for the history and legacy of the Shakers.

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in history, art, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years in a senior management position leading, managing and developing teams.
• Proven ability to successfully manage the operations of a non‑profit organization.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, as well as work successfully with staff, volunteers and diverse public constituencies.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Business management skills in developing and managing an annual operating business.
• Strong record of success in fundraising and audience development.

$150,000 - $200,000 / Per year