Freedom’s Frontier is seeking an Executive Director responsible for the overall management of Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. The Executive Director will be responsible for promoting awareness of and advocating for Freedom’s Frontier throughout the region. The Executive Director is primarily responsible for developing the resources necessary for the financial sustainability of the heritage area. The Executive Director directs the policy, development, programming, financial management, fundraising, marketing, operations, and government and community relations for the organization.
Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area
The heritage area is managed by a nonprofit organization that works to build awareness of the historic struggles for freedom in western Missouri and eastern Kansas. We work with partners in a forty-one county region to interpret and preserve our history and promote heritage tourism and economic development. Read more about us or visit our FAQ.
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area providing leadership and direction in all programs, financial management, fundraising, partnership cultivation and supervising team members. The Executive Director serves as the primary liaison between Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area Board of Directors and other identified stakeholders. Within this structure, the Executive Director will also serve as the leader of a team of staff which supports the public-private partnerships and partner sites within the National Heritage Area.
The Executive Director will be responsible for promoting awareness of and advocating for FFNHA through local and regional units of government and elected officials throughout the 29 eastern Kansas and 12 western Missouri counties represented in FFNHA. The Executive Director is primarily responsible for developing the resources necessary for the financial sustainability of the heritage area. The Executive Director directs the policy, development, programming, financial management, fundraising, marketing, operations and government and community relations for the organization. The Executive Director will operate in compliance with FFNHA’s bylaws and will coordinate board meetings and make appropriate and timely reports.
Applicants should send a resume, salary requirements and a statement of interest/qualifications via email to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
Position open until filled.
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Freedom’s Frontier provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Freedom’s Frontier complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.