Description

Hancock Shaker Village seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its Director. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Director will be responsible for advancing the Village’s resources and expanding its reach, leading it to the next phase of its growth and impact.
The Director will be a thoughtful, energetic, mission-driven collaborative leader, and will bring strategic judgment, organizational and financial acumen, fundraising capability, and a passion for history, preservation, and public engagement. They will be a resourceful and entrepreneurial leader who can leverage the Village’s assets to preserve the Shaker legacy and increase its impact and reach.

Requirements

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 legacyCollections 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