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🔗Executive Director
Website Historic Georgetown, Inc.
Historic Georgetown, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community organization in Georgetown, CO that has advocated historic preservation and education for our town since 1970. We strive to foster a community in which each citizen contributes to the preservation of historic structures and areas of Georgetown. In doing so, people can immerse themselves in the rich culture and history in this National Historic Landmark Designated District.
Historic Georgetown, Inc. is seeking an Executive Director
Anticipated start date: Late Fall 2026
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $60,000 to $75,000
Benefits: Two weeks paid time off, healthcare stipend if needed.
Leadership and Strategy:
1) Passionate about historic preservation and HGI’s mission.
2) Strategic planning and visioning to align daily operations with HGI’s mission. 3) Liaise with Board of Directors (monthly), Exec Committee and other Committee meetings/chairs
Public Relations and Advocacy:
1) Advocate for historic preservation and the National Historic Landmark District Area. 2) Represents Historic Georgetown, Inc.
3) Builds Government relations (National Trust, State Legislature, History Colorado, Local Regulations, Certified Local Government)
Financial Management and Fundraising:
1) Successful non-profit experience and expertise, including philanthropy and grant writing with management of associated tax credits
2) Evidence of development success (endowments, fund raising, alternative revenue streams including events and venue usage)
3) Financial skills and management of annual budget
Operations and Staff Management:
1) Monitors conservation easements, mining claims, and other land holdings. 2) Manages cell tower and other property contracts.
3) Experience and willingness to plan and partner with Board Committees and Town staff to coordinate events such as Christmas Market, Christmas at the Hamill House, Biennial House Tour, and more.
4) Curates and manages Hamill House Museum, Alpine Hose Museum and other properties including Kneisel House, Bowman White House, Tucker Rutherford Cabin, The Johnson Log Cabin and Centennial Mill.
5) Personnel management, including volunteer Board of Directors and paid staff Desired education or experience:
● Successful experience in historical preservation, non-profit management, related positions
● Prefer bachelor’s degree in related field
Historic Georgetown, Inc. does not unlawfully discriminate against any qualified worker because of race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy status, or age.
Benefits
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Eligibility
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*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
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