ATHA, Inc. (dba Maryland Milestones) seeks an innovative, hands-on, Executive Director to lead a state certified regional tourism program. The mission of ATHA, Inc. is to preserve and promote the history, art, culture, and natural resources of the Certified Heritage Area. Located in Prince George’s County, Maryland – a strong, diverse community located between Washington and Baltimore – this heritage area serves a wide range of culturally and ethnically distinct communities. The Executive Director will fulfill its mission and facilitate implementation of the Heritage Area Management Plan through effective partnerships, technical assistance, tourism product development, and grantmaking. The Executive Director is the primary voice of the organization to government and community partners.
Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum of three to five years’ relevant experience, with at least three in government/community relations or organizational management, including but not limited to budget development, employee supervision, and grant/contract management. Ideal Qualifications: In addition to the required qualifications, the selection criteria will seek candidates that possess: An advanced degree in relevant areas; A background in heritage tourism, historic preservation, arts administration, or environmental conservation; Innovation mindset; Experience with hand-on operations; Excellent communication, negotiation and writing skills; Problem solving skills; Resource development experience; Comfortable communicating and working with a range of people including residents, business owners, public officials, funders, and the media; Experience with Quickbooks Experience in Adobe design products, social media, and/or digital design; Experience in interpretive design and planning; Experience in engaging with diverse communities particularly within the arts, humanities, and natural resources; Ability to work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends) ATHA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to identifying and recruiting a broad and diverse pool of qualified candidates for this position. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, and will take each application into consideration without regard to the applicant’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, nationality, marital status, age, physical disability, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Date: Submit letter of interest, resume, and three references by December 18 to ATHAEDSearch@gmail.com. Applicants will be notified when materials have been received. Interviews will begin in January with final decision by March