Executive Director

The Moran Company is pleased to partner with the Austin History Center Association to recruit the organization’s next Executive Director. The Austin History Center is a cornerstone of Austin’s rich history, housed in the original 1933 Austin Public Library. This iconic building, nearly lost to a parking garage in 1978, was saved by passionate community members who raised the equivalent of $5 million to protect it. Today, it stands as a testament to Austin’s commitment to preserving its past while serving as a vibrant hub for uncovering and celebrating the abundant stories of Austin and Travis County. The Austin History Center Association (AHCA), an independent nonprofit, supports and amplifies the work of the Austin History Center, a vital part of the Austin Public Library system. With the support of an engaged and growing membership, AHCA leads bold fundraising efforts and develops dynamic, history-based programming to ensure Austin’s stories are discovered, shared, and remembered for generations to come. The AHCA is collaborating with the Austin History Center and Austin Public Library on an exciting new initiative to expand and reimagine the campus into a unified, world-class destination. Together this partnership will develop a $300,000 Vision Plan to serve as the blueprint for a multimillion-dollar community effort at the Austin History Center and adjacent Faulk Building to create a cohesive and inclusive visitor experience that honors Austin’s history while looking toward the future. The AHCA is seeking a visionary and dynamic Executive Director to lead and manage the overall policies, goals, and programs adopted by the AHCA Board of Directors in support of the Austin History Center. As the chief administrative and operational leader, the Executive Director will ensure the seamless alignment of AHCA’s mission with its day-to-day activities and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years relevant management experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a passion for AHCA’s mission, outstanding leadership abilities, and demonstrated nonprofit fundraising success. Nonprofit management experience and an advanced degree or history-related degree are preferred. The starting salary for this position is in the $110,000 range and will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include: health insurance, dental, vision, PTO, parental leave, long-term disability insurance, and professional development funds to attend local and national training and conferences. Click here to view the complete position profile and APPLY for this position.