Executive Director

Hanover Area Historical Society, Hanover PA - Seeks Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Directors

Position: Full-Time / Exempt

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience and employment terms

Hours: 40+ hours per week, including evenings/weekends as needed

Location: Hanover, PA - on site required

Number of Direct Reports: 4

Minimum requirements: *
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
· Three-five years of management or executive experience, preferably with a non-profit organization with proven track record in leadership.
· Strong marketing, public relations, media understanding, and innovative operational/programs to deliver strategic objectives
· Ability to develop a strong core of sustaining donors, members, community champions, and obtain grants to drive the Society’s ongoing growth and success.
· Dynamic and charismatic team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills to be the public face of the organization to engage with all stakeholders
· Leadership capabilities to build alignment throughout the organization and direct staff/volunteers by fostering a culture of respect and accountability

*We recognize it is unlikely that applicants will meet 100% of the qualifications but if the above describes you, you are highly encouraged to apply.

The Hanover Area Historical Society is a healthy non-profit organization that has been expanding at a rapid rate. Currently led by a passionate group of volunteers, and supported by the greater Hanover community, we are seeking an Executive Director to take us to the next level.

The Society was founded in 1965 by local citizens interested in protecting and promoting the historical heritage of the greater Hanover Area. In 1974, the Society purchased and restored the 1783 Neas House with all funding coming from the community. Then in 2007, the Society was given the Warehime-Myers Mansion by William J. Warehime along with an endowment to promote and preserve it. In 2014 we acquired a small rental space for the Yelland Research Library. In 2024 we were presented the opportunity to move our library to the historic 1911 portion of the Guthrie Library which was made possible by an endowment from the Way foundation, the Hormel family and the Weber family. We have endless possibilities for our future to “preserve, protect and promote the historical story of the Hanover area” with an Executive Director to drive our growth and sustainability.

How To Apply:
Submit the following materials via email to Patricia Miller, Human Resources Co-Chair at HR@hanoverpahistory.org for the search committee’s review:

1. A letter describing your interest in this position including examples of relevant related experience;
2. A resume;
3. The names of three references with contact information (these will not be contacted without your prior authorization).