Director of Operations and Development

Employment: Part-time employee, approximately 20 hours/week

Location: Remote (Washington D.C. Area/Commuting Distance)

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Director of Operations and Development serves as a key organizational leader for Preservation Action and the Preservation Action Foundation, overseeing financial and administrative operations, board relations, fund development, and Washington, D.C.-based advocacy coordination and representation. Key programs this role contributes to include National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week, Preservation Action Foundation Auction, Preservation Roundtable, Bruce MacDougal Advocacy Scholars, and Congressional Briefing. The ideal candidate will independently manage multiple organizational functions, build relationships with board members and donors, and represent the organizations effectively with preservation partners and federal policymakers. This position reports to the Preservation Action Board Chair, and collaborates with the Associate Director, Honorary President, contractors, boards and committee chairs. This role is employed by Preservation Action and also has certain cost-share roles and responsibilities for the Preservation Action Foundation and the Preservation Action Political Action Committee. Preservation Action is a fully remote operation however partner meetings, Congressional visits, and P.O. Box are located in Washington, D.C. Candidates must be able to routinely commute to Washington, D.C. for these functions and occasionally be available for outside travel.

The Director will work closely with Preservation Action’s staff, board, members, supporters, and partners to advance our mission of strengthening federal policies that protect and preserve America’s historic resources.

DUTIES

Operations

• Serves as the main point of contact for Preservation Action, responsible for general operations.
• Manages all financial matters for Preservation Action, Preservation Action Foundation, and Preservation Action Political Action Committee in collaboration with contracted

accountants, lawyers, staff, and board.

• Manages governing documents, including bylaws and operational policies, and coordinates with board committees to develop updates.

Representation and Coordination

• Leads the coordination of Preservation Action, Preservation Action Foundation, and the Preservation Action Political Action Committee’s Washington D.C.-based activities,

particularly in regard to collaborating with partner organizations and presence on Capitol Hill to promote preservation-friendly federal policies.

• Represents the organizations at Washington D.C.-based meetings/conferences, in coordination with Chair, Honorary President, and Associate Director.
• Promotes opportunities for interaction with other organizations/agencies/individuals to utilize the grassroots organizational strengths of Preservation Action.

Communications

• Coordinates with consultants, advocacy partners, and Associate Director to implement communications strategies to align with the organization’s mission and voice.
• Contributes to and reviews marketing/advocacy materials, website, and social media.

Board Relations

• Manages board relations, governance, communication, and training.
• Creates agendas for board meetings and assembles detailed staff presentations in coordination with the Board Chair to ensure advancement of organization’s mission and strategic interests.

Development

• Sets fund development goals aligned with annual budget and strategic plan in coordination with Board Chair and Development Committee; serves as primary contact and steward for major donors and foundations; identifies grant funding opportunities and prepares grant proposals.
• Presents quarterly financial reports to boards and keeps boards informed of fundraising activities and needs.
• Co-manages the member and donor database (Donorsnap) with the Associate Director.

Other tasks as mutually agreed upon and assigned.

Interested? Review the full position description and application instructions at https://preservationaction.org/careers/.

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter accompanying your resume/CV via email to chair@preservationaction.org.