Executive Director

Job Description - 4 May 2026 Executive Director Sanibel Historical Museum & Village (SHMV) was founded in 1984 with a mission to preserve and share Sanibel's history. The story of Sanibel is told from the Calusa and Spanish eras to the early pioneer families who settled on the island in the 1800s. It tells of warriors, adventures, fishermen, farmers and proprietors. Nine historic buildings were moved from their original sites onto the museum's property over time. Each building has been magnificently restored to its original state. Volunteer docents share the stories of Sanibel with almost 10,000 visitors a year. SHMV enjoys a prestigious reputation, and now the organization is seeking an experienced Executive Director (ED) to manage with finesse, patience, positive energy and vision, and to plan for the benevolent advancement of the organization. Reporting to the SHMV Officers and Board of Directors, the ED will serve as an expert as outlined below. The ED will hire up to two paid support staff over the summer 2026, subject to ED's assessment of need. This position offers paid holidays, vacation, and sick days (PTO) as well as reimbursement for tolls onto Sanibel, but it does not offer health or life insurance or other benefits of any kind. Given this, the annual salary has been strengthened to accommodate the purchase of private insurance. SHMV is prepared to offer the Board-approved candidate a salary of $115,000 to $140,000 annually, all-inclusive and commensurate with experience. While this career position calls for in-person leadership, a blend of remote work may be possible, although it is not preferred. If interested in applying, please send a cover letter and a resume to: Careers@SanibelMuseum.org. Please write "

SHMV 2026 ED

" in the subject line of the application and attach your CV/resume in that same email. The organization would appreciate it if you noted at the end where you learned of this opportunity. Every applicant will receive a reply.

Leadership & Management:

The ED will… 1. Be a nonprofit professional with a credible history of leadership and management. 2. Collaborate with the Board (and its consultant) to establish a vision and strategic plan that confidently advances the organization. 3. Actively engage with and foster an enthusiastic organizational culture with SHMV volunteers, Board members, partnering organizations, members, philanthropists, and the local community to further the mission of the organization. 4. Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial, programming, and impact performance against stated goals. 5. Serve as ex-officio on committees.

Fundraising & Communications:

The ED will… 1. The Executive Director will be responsible for planning, creating membership and other outreach campaigns, and soliciting charitable gifts and sponsorships as well as leading the cultivation and relationship-building process with existing and new donors and members. 2. The ED will work with the Officers to explore or refine other revenue-generating and fundraising activities to support mission fulfillment. 3. Write and execute comprehensive letter-writing campaigns that will endeavor to cultivate harmonious appreciation of the organization. 4. Deepen all aspects of donor communications with the goal of creating a stronger brand. 5. Serve as the "face" of the organization, managing its public image and building partnerships.

Budgeting & Finance:

The ED will… 1. Work with the Board Treasurer and financial contractor to ensure that the flow of funds permits the organization to make continuous progress towards the achievement of its mission and that those funds are allocated properly and stewarded judiciously. 2. Work with the Board Treasurer and financial contractor to ensure requested materials are submitted to the tax accountant (for annual tax returns as well as audits or financial reviews). 3. Ensure SHMV is compliant with annual Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services and Sunbiz reporting requirements.

Administration:

The ED will… 1. Be ultimately responsible for day-to-day operations, including personnel and administration. 2. Have a working knowledge of tech systems and platforms to bring the organization up to date. 3. Recruit, hire and instruct a full-time Operations Manager and a full- or part-time Coordinator once the respective needs are fully recognized and understood. 4. Work with the staff to ensure the security of the entire property is in place, including individual historic house doors, the public restrooms, and all accounting records of the organization. Education Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Preferred fields of study include nonprofit management, museum management, business, and public administration. Qualifications At least 5 years of senior management experience and with a documented track record of effectively leading an outcomes-based organization and staff. 1. Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation. 2. Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop productive teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget. 3. Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to effectively cultivate existing Board member relationships. 4. Intellectual curiosity, self-awareness, ability to think critically, and to handle ambiguity. 5. Strong marketing and public relations competencies, understanding the importance of well- constructed communications on behalf of the organization. 6. Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles and ethics and demonstrated success in implementing all aspects of the donor development cycle. 7. Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) credential preferred. 8. Strong written and verbal communication skills with persuasive and compassionate excellence. 9. Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning. 10. Integrity, ingenuity, mission-directed and self-directed. 11. Passionate about the mission. SHMV looks forward to hearing from you!

Pay:

Up to $140,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person