Executive Director

Our Mission: The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum is dedicated to preserving the Birthplace and raising public awareness of the wide-ranging legacy of the prominent 19th century social reformer. As a noteworthy figure in the suffrage, abolitionist, anti-Restellism and temperance movements, Susan B. Anthony advocated for the women’s vote, while opposing slavery, abortion, and alcohol.

Our Vision: As stewards of Susan B. Anthony’s legacy, we are committed to creating an exceptional, historically accurate learning environment that enriches our local community and promotes a national discourse which informs civic engagement. Our vision, consistent with that of Susan B. Anthony herself, is an engaged public informed by truth and history.

Our Values: American democracy; Communication; Community; Education; Historical truth; Human rights; Integrity; Preservation

The Executive Director is an energetic, creative, and goal-oriented leader with an authentic passion and commitment to our mission. As the face of the Museum, the Executive Director publicly promotes and presents our mission, reflects our values and shares the Board’s vision for the future. The Executive Director is an exceptional community builder committed to ensuring that the Museum maintains its important role as asset to the small town of Adams, Massachusetts. An excellent communicator and writer, the Executive Director serves as the face of the Museum on a national scale, acting as a Susan B Anthony subject matter expert. Additionally, overseeing volunteers and paid staff, and in cooperation with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for all museum operations: fundraising, collections and archives, site maintenance, marketing / public outreach, and financial management. He or she is organized and able to juggle multiple competing priorities and tasks.

The Susan B Anthony Birthplace is a small museum, and as such, the Executive Director is a team player who juggles many competing priorities and accomplishes goals through the oversight of volunteers and a small staff. The Executive Director is responsible for museum administration and programming, public relations, maintenance, and fundraising.

Administration & Programming

·      Oversees and supervises the daily operations of the Museum including scheduling and

providing group tours.

·      Together with the Gift Shop manager, when appropriate, oversees Gift Shop activities, sets

prices for sale items, and other responsibilities specific to retail sales.

·      Cooperates with the Board committees and attends board meetings as an ad hoc member.

·      Works in conjunction with the Board to develop the strategic direction and establish initiatives

to fulfill the mission of the Museum.

·      In cooperation with the Treasurer and Bookkeeper, ensures fiscal responsibility through the

development of and adherence to an annual budget.

·      Recruits, trains and manages staff, interns, and volunteers.

·      Ensures relevant programmatic excellence through creative development and execution of

programs.

·      Coordinates the scheduling, execution and installation of programming and exhibits.

·      Solicits items for our collection of artifacts, researches materials, historical photographs,

papers and other items important to the 19th century theme of the Museum.

·      Promotes and advocates for the Museum accreditation.

·      Works with volunteers, interns, and staff on projects to assure assigned areas of responsibility

are understood and performed within the guidelines of the Museum mission.

·      Works with the Collections Committee to ensure the Museum’s collection is well preserved and

appropriately stored in accordance with a collections policy.

Public Relations

·      Proactively aims to increase local, statewide and national awareness and prominence of the Museum – attracting visitors, volunteers and donors.

·      Connects directly with the local community (including but not limited to: individuals, media,

businesses, school and civic organizations, and local government) to ensure the Museum

maintains its stature as a valuable asset to the public.

·      Oversees online national image and messaging on the Museum website and social media

platforms.

·      Establishes a reputation as a valued Susan B Anthony expert – responding to media inquiries

and seizing opportunities to contribute to regional and national publications.

·      Represents the Birthplace at professional meetings and participates with regional and national

library, community, and historical trade organizations.

Fundraising

·      Oversees all fundraising including: events, grant applications, annual giving campaigns, and

membership.

·      Identifies, cultivates and acts as a steward for new and existing donors.

·      Researches, writes and administers grant applications from public and private sources.

·      Develops new fundraising strategies that bring in revenue from public, corporate, foundation,

and individual sources to ensure financial health of the Museum.

·      Oversees membership fees, income from contributions, and when appropriate and with Gift

Shop staff, Gift Shop revenue.

Maintenance

·      Manages and monitors the birthplace’s maintenance by ensuring preservation and care for its

historic elements and optimization of its building space.

·      In cooperation with volunteers and paid contractors, ensures appropriate landscaping and

garden maintenance that is inviting to the public.

Other Duties

·      Cooperates with production of The Birthplace Banner;

·      Cooperates with staff for shipping on-line Gift Shop orders, as needed.

·      Other duties as assigned.

 

·      Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in Museum Studies, Business Administration, Non-

profit Management, or marketing/Communications

·      Demonstrated excellence in writing and public speaking

·      Ability to work with staff, the Board, government, business leaders, donors and volunteers

·      Strong marketing, public relations and fundraising experience

·      Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable and innovative

·      Passion, integrity, positive attitude, mission driven and self-directed

·      Willingness to work weekends. 

·      Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and or degree.