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 🔗Executive Director

  • Full Time
  • New Orleans, LA
  • $95,000 - $135,000 USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Qualifications:

    Required Education 

    A college education is required.  A master’s degree in historic preservation or related field is preferred.

    Competencies

    Architectural and cultural preservation experience.
    Demonstrated fundraising experience and success.
    Communication proficiency.
    Leadership skills.
    Conflict resolution skills.
    Personnel management skills.
    Organizational skills.
    Teamwork orientation.
    Positive attitude.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

    The PRC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants eligible to work legally in the United States will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, union affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, employable physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, immigration status, or any other basis protected by all applicable laws.

  • How to Apply:

    Please send a cover letter and resume to EDSearch@PRCNO.org

  • Job benefits: Health Insurance, Paid time off, and other benefits
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: The Executive Director (ED) is required to travel to events and meetings locally and occasionally throughout Louisiana.  ED will occasionally attend conferences outside of Louisiana. ED will occasionally travel internationally as the PRC’s representative on international tours.
  • Application Email: EDSearch@PRCNO.org

Website Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans

The PRC is a non-profit who mission is to preserve New Orleans’ historic architecture, neighborhoods and cultural identity through collaboration, empowerment and service to our community.

Shape the future of one of the most architecturally and culturally significant places in the world.  Since 1974, the Preservation Resource Center (PRC) has been dedicated to the preservation of New Orleans’ unique and diverse neighborhoods, its authentic culture, and its singular joie de vivre. As the Executive Director, you will lead a highly skilled team of ten and oversee and manage a $2 million budget to expand this mission.

Summary 
The PRC currently has an annual revenue of approximately $2 million and a staff of ten. The Executive Director (ED) is the single point of accountability for all operations. ED reports to and is accountable to the Board of Directors. ED‘s primary responsibility is ensuring the financial well-being of the PRC through fundraising. ED is responsible for executing the PRC’s vision and mission through management of the Associate Director, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization.  ED shall foster positive working relationships with government, non-profit, and private entities whose missions intersect with the mission of the PRC.

Essential Functions

  • Develop and maintain programs that target donors beyond the large donors.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with large donors both locally and outside of Louisiana.
  • Maintain and promote Mission and mission-driven programming.
  • Maintain existing and increase memberships.
  • Manage the Associate Director.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with organizations whose missions intersect with the PRC’s Mission.
  • Report to the Board of Directors.

Specific Activities

  • Vision and Mission
  • Develop programming to execute the PRC mission.
  • Assist the Board of Directors in updating the vision on an annual basis.

Revenue Streams and Financial Management:

  • Develop and implement major donor programs.
  • Develop and implement fundraising programs for all other donors.
  • Develop and implement membership drive programs.
  • Develop and implement revenue-generating programs such as book publications.
  • Develop and review budgets.

Supervise, support, and direct staff:

  • Manage staff, including weekly leadership meetings across various functions within the organization.
  • Lead staff meetings and department meetings regularly.
  • Mediate disputes as needed.
  • Perform annual staff reviews..
  • Hire and terminate staff as needed.

Board of Directors

  • Participate in Executive Committee and Board of Director’s meetings.
  • Present Director’s Report at each Board meeting.
  • Participate in subcommittee meetings as needed.

 PRC Liaison

  • Serve as the PRC’s primary liaison.
  • Attend PRC events throughout the year, including but not limited to, Beams and Brews, Holiday Home Tour, neighborhood association meetings, and Spring Home Tour.
  • Meet with state and city officials regularly.
  • Attend conferences and government meetings regularly to stay current on events that impact the PRC’s mission and to promote PRC.
  • Meet with leaders of other organizations as needed to promote the mission of the PRC.
  • Write periodic column for Preservation In Print magazine.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Range and Position Type

The salary range for this position is $95,000 – $135,000 annually depending on candidate’s qualifications. This is a full-time, salaried position.  As such, it is not eligible for overtime pay.