After 20 years, our Executive Director is retiring.  As a result, the Carver County Historical Society, (CCHS), is seeking a full-time Executive Director for the organization. The Executive Director provides overall leadership, management, and strategic direction in support of CCHS’s mission to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Carver County.
 This role oversees daily operations, finances, human resources, fundraising, grant development, community partnerships, and stewardship of CCHS properties—including the Historic Andrew Peterson farmstead. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, donors, government officials, and community partners to strengthen CCHS’s role as a trusted historical and cultural resource.
 A key priority for this position is successful grant writing and fundraising. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong financial acumen, proven experience securing funding, and the ability to cultivate donor and foundation relationships. The Executive Director must be an effective communicator, a strategic thinker, and a collaborative leader committed to high professional and ethical standards.
 This is an on-site position. Occasional evenings and weekends are required for meetings, programs, events, and the Andrew Peterson farmstead’s activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with historic properties, preservation projects, facilities management, or capital projects.
• Knowledge of museum standards, collections stewardship, and public programming.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• On-site work at CCHS and the Historic Andrew Peterson farmstead.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally.
• Ability to work occasionally in the evenings and weekends.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

• Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to pass a background check.