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🔗Executive Director
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.
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.
Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.
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.
How to Apply
You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.
Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.
Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.
Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
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