Chatham Marconi Maritime Center Executive Director

 

The Chatham Marconi Maritime Center on Cape Cod was founded in 2002 as a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Chatham Radio/WCC, “The World’s Greatest” ship-to-shore communication station. Originally commissioned by radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi, the Chatham station provided maritime communication services from 1921 until 1997.

 

The Center delivers on its mission in three ways: the Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum that traces the story of communication by wireless telegraphy in the 20th century, related STEM educational programs on campus and in local schools, and year-round interpretive programs and special events.

 

Overview

 

Chatham Marconi Maritime Center seeks an Executive Director to manage the operations of the Center and to work closely with the Board of Directors, building upon a foundation of success as a local museum and educational center to deliver the next phase of Chatham Marconi's development.

 

The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader skilled at accomplishing a range of responsibilities, including program management and delivery, fundraising, marketing, leadership of staff and volunteers, community outreach, planning, organizing and financial management.

 

The Center’s operations reflect the region’s seasonal tourism, with most museum visits in the summer/fall. STEM education programs operate in local classrooms during the school year and on campus during the summer. As the organization grows, our vision is to expand programming to appeal to the year-round community and virtual participants.

 

Responsibilities

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• Supervise the day-to-day operations of our three core offerings:

  • Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum

  • Educational Programs

  • Events, including a Speaker Series and Member engagement activities

• Manage a small paid staff and team of key volunteers; recruit and retain a knowledgeable volunteer workforce

• Direct and coordinate the work of Operating Committees to ensure timely achievement of their responsibilities and goals for projects and fundraising

• Develop public and private funding campaigns and appeals; identify relevant grant opportunities, write proposals and administer grants

• Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for the mission and spirit of Chatham Marconi

• Establish community partnerships including schools, museums, businesses, and attractions

• Oversee facilities, including security and maintenance; ensure that valued assets and artifacts are preserved and protected

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Desired Qualities

 

• Collaborative team leadership to engage and coordinate multiple groups in achieving the Center’s goals

• Excellent communication skills with strengths in writing, public speaking and group discussion

• Strong interpersonal and management skills and the ability to prioritize, plan and implement projects aimed at institutional goals

• Organization, attention to detail and follow through

• Initiative and flexibility with steady judgment to address a variety of responsibilities and situations

• Fiscal planning and management skills

• Experience as active participant in museum, education, and/or nonprofit settings

• Knowledge and appreciation of technology and communication science and their significance in history and daily life

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Work Schedule

 

• Full-time, year-round position with seasonal variations

• Occasional evening and weekend hours; more frequent in season

• Starting date negotiable

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Salary and Benefits

 

• Competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with education and experience

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Required Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum of five years related experience

• Relevant management or leadership experience

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Application

 

Letter of application and current resume in Adobe PDF format should be emailed to resume@ChathamMarconi.org . Questions about the position may also be emailed. To expedite responses, please provide phone contact information.