We’re hiring: SMPS Executive Director

We’re hiring: SMPS Executive Director

UPDATE: Position Filled September 2024

In its commitment to the San Marco neighborhood and community, the SMPS Board of Directors announces the creation of a full-time Executive Director position. The SMPS will celebrate 50 years of service coming up in 2026, and we want to ensure the organization is a boon to the neighborhood well beyond its next 50 years. Creating this position is the first step in solidifying that resolve. There’s so much good to be done!

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SMPS Executive Director Position Description

The Executive Director is the senior executive of San Marco Preservation Society (SMPS). The Executive Director is responsible to and evaluated by the Executive Committee and works at the direction of the Board President. As a volunteer-driven organization, the SMPS leans heavily on the Executive Director to manage daily activities, expand fundraising activities, support existing programs, and drive expansion. The Executive Director also provides needed support to the Board in order to accomplish its and the organization’s goals.

The Executive Director is responsible for the planning, organizing, staffing, motivating, directing, and management of Board objectives and directives, consistent with the organization’s mission and financial objectives. This description is intended to be broad, and the duties of this position may vary and change as the organization advances.

Essential duties and responsibilities of the SMPS Executive Director:

Leadership & Management:

  • Ensures excellence in program delivery, evaluation, finance, administration, fundraising, and communications.
  • Engages volunteers, board members, event committees, partners, and funders to support SMPS initiatives.
  • Develops and supports a strong and active Board of Directors, fostering their involvement in strategic planning and local operations.
  • Attends all board meetings as a non-voting member and advise on how board activity will affect the organization’s short- and long-term goals.
  • Assists in achieving and developing committee goals regarding strategic plan and organizational growth
  • Manages and oversees the daily operations of the SMPS’s event venue, San Marco Preservation Hall, to drive revenue for the organization, deliver a quality historic setting for events, and provide a community resource for our residents. This venue management will require some night and weekend hours, with the addition of supporting staff in the future.
  • Manages the upkeep of the SMPS’s two managed facilities through partnership with the City of Jacksonville and other vendors.
  • Works with the Board to develop an annual budget and adhere to such budget while delivering on the annual activities of the organization.

Fundraising & Communications:

  • Actively seeks funding opportunities through grants, sponsorships, donations, or gifts that align with the organization’s mission and values.
  • Enhances communications strategies to strengthen the SMPS’s brand and engage stakeholders effectively.
  • Utilizes external relationships to identify and leverage new opportunities for the organization.

Drives Marketing and Promotion:

  • Assists in creation and management of marketing programs.
  • Manages external communication and the public image of SMPS.
  • Assists with management of the SMPS website and overall social media presence.
  • Assists with developing SMPS-branded products and merchandise.

Manages Events:

  • Coordinates and supports event committees to facilitate all sponsored events, including Wine Down in the Parks, Concert in the Park, San Marco Luminaria, educational and social events, the annual membership meeting, and other occasional events.
  • Seeks out opportunities for involvement, community support, sponsorship, and cross-promotion of the organization in the San Marco and Northeast Florida communities.
  • Conducts rigorous program evaluation to ensure programs are appropriate for the community and the financials are well understood.

Qualifications:

  • Proven track record of success in a nonprofit leadership position, with successful resource development and fundraising experience. Three years of Jacksonville-based nonprofit leadership is preferred.
  • Significant experience in fundraising, board relations, and program management.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with proficiency in public relations.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule as event and meeting schedules may demand.
  • Proficient experience in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Square, PayPal, and Constant Contact preferred.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and stakeholders.
  • Experience working with City of Jacksonville (City Council, Parks Department, Public Works, Planning Department, etc.), Jacksonville Electric Authority, Jacksonville Transit Authority, and other partner contacts preferred.
  • A deep commitment to the SMPS’s mission and objectives.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree;
  • Proven track record of success in a nonprofit leadership position, with successful resource development and fundraising experience; and
  • Three years of Jacksonville-based nonprofit leadership is preferred.

Salary Range:

$70,000-$80,000

How to Apply:

To apply for the Executive Director position, please submit a résumé and cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role to secretary@smpsjax.com.

 

We can’t wait to hear from you! Position posted 7/30/24.