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🔗Executive Director
Preservation Virginia
Preservation Virginia, a privately funded, statewide historic preservation leader founded more than 100 years ago, works to ensure the relevancy of the Commonwealth’s historic places. The multifaceted and impactful nature of its advocacy programs, six historic sites, and partnerships with other organizations has allowed Preservation Virginia to create a holistic approach to saving the places that connect us to our diverse, complex history. The results can be seen in the rural towns that now have thriving Main Streets, the success stories of endangered historic places revitalized with Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, and studies that show the positive economic impact of historic preservation on Virginia’s economy. Recognizing the opportunity to manage fundraising and operations onsite, Preservation Virginia created the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation in 2015. As a subsidiary of Preservation Virginia, the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation’s Board is primarily responsible for raising the funds to support preservation, education, and the archaeological investigation of Historic Jamestowne, the original site of the first permanent English settlement in America. Today, the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation in coordination with Preservation Virginia, jointly administers Historic Jamestowne through a public/private partnership with the Colonial National Historical Park.
Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Preservation Virginia in the search for an Executive Director, Jamestown Rediscovery.
Reporting to the CEO of Preservation Virginia, the Executive Director, Jamestown Rediscovery will lead the operations of the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation at Historic Jamestowne. The Executive Director will supervise daily operations and capital improvements, managing 40 full-time staff as well as several dozen part-time staff. The Executive Director will also be the main point of contact for the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation Board, which assists in raising funds to support Jamestown Rediscovery’s work. The Executive Director will be responsible for developing annual operating budget projections, as well as operational work plans. As a premier historical site in the United States, Jamestown Rediscovery’s work has national importance, and the Executive Director will be a dynamic, strategic leader capable of engaging national stakeholders, cultivating transformative gifts, and leading the charge for financial sustainability and long-term success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Management
The Executive Director, Jamestown Rediscovery will:
• provide leadership and strategic direction for Jamestown Rediscovery, ensuring alignment with its mission to preserve Jamestown’s legacy through world-class archaeological research, educational programming, scholarship, and public engagement;
• be responsible for the development and monitoring of annual operating budgets in collaboration with CEO and CFO of Preservation Virginia;
• collaborate on fundraising initiatives with the Director of Development at Jamestown Rediscovery and the Chief Advancement Officer for Preservation Virginia;
• serve as the main point of contact for the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation Board by maintaining regular communications, organizing scheduled meetings, and developing board materials and timely reports;
• oversee Jamestown Rediscovery staff research, field archaeology, conservation of collections, development of educational programs, and special programs that provide outreach and education to site visitors, historians and other interested parties;
• provide oversight, evaluation and professional development of Jamestown Rediscovery’s full-time staff;
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
• oversee daily operations, including visitor services, retail, and capital improvements at the historic Jamestown site; and
• safeguard Jamestown’s historical assets including buildings, artifacts, archives, digital records, and the landscape.
Philanthropy & Community Outreach
The Executive Director, Jamestown Rediscovery will:
• lead national major gift fundraising efforts, focusing on identifying, cultivating, and securing seven-figure+ gifts from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and governmental organizations;
• build meaningful relationships with key individuals and stakeholders across the nation, solidifying a donor base that supports Jamestown Rediscovery’s long-term goals;
• oversee fundraising efforts, with particular emphasis on continuing the success of the national “Save Jamestown” campaign and other critical projects and initiatives;
• serve as the organization’s lead spokesperson, strengthening its profile with a national supporter base, foundations, media, government entities, and strategic partners; and
• promote community involvement and awareness of Historic Jamestowne’s unique historical significance.
External Collaborations & Partnerships
The Executive Director, Jamestown Rediscovery will:
• work closely with Preservation Virginia’s CEO and central office staff to identify organization wide opportunities for partnerships and programs;
• foster working relationships with local partner organizations like the National Park Service, Colonial Williamsburg, universities, government agencies, and local historic sites;
• executive marketing strategies to increase visitation, enhance brand awareness, and increase net revenue for Jamestown Rediscovery’s retail, café, and ticketing operations; and
• represent Jamestown Rediscovery at conferences, symposia, governmental meetings and professional gatherings.
Compliance & Reporting
The Executive Director, Jamestown Rediscovery will:
• ensure all on-site activities comply with federal, state, local and Preservation Virginia regulations;
• ensure adherence and updates to health and safety, severe weather, and disaster plans; and
• prepare and submit required reports to regulatory agencies and funding bodies as required.
Preservation Virginia is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please Kim Farr at kimfarr@aspenleadershipgroup.com.
The salary range for this role is :$150,000 to $160,000 annually.
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!
Logging in with a Registered User Account and completing the Universal Application is required to apply for NCPE Internships. Please visit the Universal Application page to register for an account and complete the form. After logging in and completing the form, refreshing this listing will display the Job Application to apply online.