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🔗Executive Director

  • Full Time
  • Ithaca, NY
  • $70,500 - $75,500, with possible incentive based on performance USD / Year
  • Department: Executive Director
  • Job Summary: Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State, Historic Ithaca is a nonprofit, full-service historic preservation organization looking for its next Executive Director.
  • Job Qualifications:

    In-depth understanding in at least one of the areas of historic preservation, city planning, community and/or economic development, architecture, or sustainability.
    Grounding in nonprofit financial management and a comprehensive understanding of how to maintain HI’s financial health.
    Leadership experience, including hiring, managing, and evaluating employees to inspire their performance.
    Minimum three or more years of relevant work experience, at least two of which at the senior management or executive director level.
    Able to participate in evening and weekend events and meetings, as needed.
    Experience and/or skills in the building trades and retail sales are welcome.

  • How to Apply:

    Please submit (1) a cover letter, detailing your interest and qualifications for this position;  (2) an up-to-date resume (no references required at this time), and (3) a writing sample (fundraising letter, advocacy position paper, or press release is preferred) as one document in PDF format to info@historicithaca.org, subject line: Application for Executive Director [Your Name]. Label your submission Your Last Name_Your First Name_ED-Application. If you can’t access the link or have questions, contact Abby Peterson at info@historicithaca.org. Please, no phone calls.

    Please note: if you have a strong interest in this position but do not have all of the skills and experiences sought, we would still like to hear from you. In your cover letter, please describe what specific characteristics you bring to this position, and how you would propose to expand your skills during your first year at the job. All applications will be reviewed and acknowledged as they are received. Historic Ithaca seeks to fill this position by the spring of 2025.

    Historic Ithaca, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

  • Job benefits: Contributions to a health plan and SEP/IRA or 403b retirement plan; generous vacation and holiday allowances
  • Contact Name: Abby Peterson
  • Application Email: info@historicithaca.org
  • Application URL: https://www.historicithaca.org/careers
  • Application Address: Historic Ithaca, Inc. 212 Center Street Ithaca, NY 14850 USA

Website Historic Ithaca

Historic Ithaca and Tompkins County Inc. (HI) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization and advance its mission. A 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 1966, Historic Ithaca is a full-service preservation organization based in Central New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes region. The office is located in an historic former warehouse and commercial building in the City of Ithaca (pop. 32,724). Historic Ithaca serves the preservation interests of the city, county, and surrounding areas.

Title: Executive Director, Historic Ithaca, Inc.
Location: Ithaca, New York; in-person, some remote possible
Terms: Full-time, exempt. $70,500-$75,500 annually with possible incentive based on performance;

Position Description
Historic Ithaca and Tompkins County Inc. (HI) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization and advance its mission. A 501c3 nonprofit founded in 1966, Historic Ithaca is a full-service preservation organization based in Central New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes region.  Historic Ithaca’s mission is to promote the value and enhancement of its historic buildings, neighborhoods, and landscapes through education, advocacy, and action.

Historic Ithaca fulfills its mission through its core programs:

  • Advocacy by supporting building reuse, sustainability, and quality design in our shared built
    environment
  • Preservation Services, including a wide variety of educational offerings (tours, presentations, and
    training) in-person and remotely
  • Significant Elements, our architectural salvage operation and retail store
  • Work Preserve, which provides job training to youth and young adults facing barriers to
    employment

The ideal candidate will provide:

The ability to work effectively with the board and with key community leaders
Leadership for organizational stability and growth
Strong management abilities to lead a 6-person staff
A commitment to collaboration with local, state, and national colleagues and leaders
Passion for constituent and client services
Enthusiasm and track record of success in fundraising from grants, individuals, corporations, and other sources, particularly for general operating support
Ability to represent Historic Ithaca to a wide range of audiences, current and potential constituents and partners, government officials, and other community members
Commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming, and collegial work environment
Excellent communication skills – writing and public speaking – both internally and externally

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

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Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*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.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

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