Arts Council of Anne Arundel Count
The Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area, Inc., Seeks Executive Director
Arts Council of Anne Arundel Count, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
The Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area, Inc. (CCHA) is seeking applications for the Executive Director position.Background:
Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area, Inc. (formerly Annapolis, London Town & South County Heritage Area, Inc.) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and one of Maryland’s 13 certified heritage areas.
We create and support products and activities that leverage economic development through preservation and heritage tourism.General Summary:
The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and will act as primary staff to the Board as it implements the state-approved Management Plan and Five-Year Plan. At its direction, the Executive Director will:Work with the Board to identify key issues and trends in heritage resource management, including community development and heritage tourism; develop and implement goal directives, action plans, and program initiatives to achieve these goals.Work with historic preservation, tourism, and economic development organizations to enhance the heritage area’s strong regional identity, strengthen the communities and heritage institutions within the county, and market the cultural, historic, and natural resources of the heritage area.Administer all grants to CCHA and manage multiple rounds of grant making to partner organizations each year.Uphold and adhere to CCHA’s bylaws and policies.Report regularly to the Board of Directors and ensure that the Board is informed of all organizational activities.Organize coalitions for specific purposes to achieve objectives as identified in the management plan.Initiate and maintain liaisons with local, state, and federal agencies whose programs intersect with those of the CCHA, including other Heritage areas in Maryland.Prepare an annual operating budget in cooperation with the Board; implement and manage the budget, and provide such financial reports as required for managing agencies.Conduct fundraising efforts, including legislative contacts, grants, and public/private partnerships necessary to achieve programmatic goals and coordinating functions.Maintain an office, organization records, files, documents, and archives.Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff as directed by the Board.Represent CCHA in public relations/educational capacities, including participation at meetings, special events, speaking engagements, and conferences.Enter into contracts on behalf of CCHA, with the approval of the Board.
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Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area, Inc. (formerly Annapolis, London Town & South County Heritage Area, Inc.) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and one of Maryland’s 13 certified heritage areas.
We create and support products and activities that leverage economic development through preservation and heritage tourism.General Summary:
The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and will act as primary staff to the Board as it implements the state-approved Management Plan and Five-Year Plan. At its direction, the Executive Director will:Work with the Board to identify key issues and trends in heritage resource management, including community development and heritage tourism; develop and implement goal directives, action plans, and program initiatives to achieve these goals.Work with historic preservation, tourism, and economic development organizations to enhance the heritage area’s strong regional identity, strengthen the communities and heritage institutions within the county, and market the cultural, historic, and natural resources of the heritage area.Administer all grants to CCHA and manage multiple rounds of grant making to partner organizations each year.Uphold and adhere to CCHA’s bylaws and policies.Report regularly to the Board of Directors and ensure that the Board is informed of all organizational activities.Organize coalitions for specific purposes to achieve objectives as identified in the management plan.Initiate and maintain liaisons with local, state, and federal agencies whose programs intersect with those of the CCHA, including other Heritage areas in Maryland.Prepare an annual operating budget in cooperation with the Board; implement and manage the budget, and provide such financial reports as required for managing agencies.Conduct fundraising efforts, including legislative contacts, grants, and public/private partnerships necessary to achieve programmatic goals and coordinating functions.Maintain an office, organization records, files, documents, and archives.Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff as directed by the Board.Represent CCHA in public relations/educational capacities, including participation at meetings, special events, speaking engagements, and conferences.Enter into contracts on behalf of CCHA, with the approval of the Board.
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