The National Society of Colonial Dames in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (NSCDA-MA) seeks a talented Executive Director to oversee three historic sites and lead the organization during a period of dynamic growth. Headquartered on Beacon Hill in Boston, the Society of Colonial Dames of Massachusetts oversees three historic sites in the Commonwealth, all on the National Register of Historic Places: the William Hickling Prescott House in Boston, Quincy Homestead in Quincy, and Martin House Farm in Swansea. The Executive Director will embody the energy of the sites’ passionate stakeholders, communicate excitement about the mission, and skillfully navigate the logistics of moving the museums to a new place of relevance and engagement.
The Opportunity
This position represents a significant growth opportunity for the museums, allowing an accomplished nonprofit leader to enhance the Society of Colonial Dames of Massachusetts’ unique assets and elevate its public profile. The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in building organizational capacity, ensuring sustainability, and creating new engagement pathways across the Society’s three communities. Collaborating with a dedicated Board, staff, and volunteers, the Executive Director will guide the Society of Colonial Dames of Massachusetts toward increased relevance and impact.
A successful candidate will have an appreciation for the Society of Colonial Dames of Massachusetts’ mission and be sympathetic to community historical identity, as well as historical and curatorial issues specific to small museums and historic properties. The next Executive Director will have the opportunity to:
The Executive Director will have proven effectiveness as an executive or senior-level professional in nonprofit organizations such as museums, historic sites, preservation institutions, or other similar mission-driven organizations. The successful candidate will demonstrate accomplishment as a strategic thinker, team builder, innovator, and leader adept at translating vision into organizational action. They will:
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this position.
The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits.
A partial remote work schedule is available.
To apply in confidence, submit application by March 28, 2025, to: Ken Turino, Senior Search Consultant, Museum Search & Reference, via [email protected].
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Applicants are encouraged to apply early as candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations are welcome. All applications and nominations are kept confidential; we will not contact references without your permission. For more details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches.