| About:
Founded in 2004, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization, which encompasses New York State’s Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties, was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. To date, the organization has inducted more than 100 musicians and music industry executives. The organization opened an 8800-square-foot two-story Hall of Fame Museum in Stony Brook Village in November 2022, which has become one of the most popular cultural destinations on Long Island. It currently features the acclaimed Billy Joel – My Life exhibit as well as a surround sound theater and Hall of Fame room featuring memorabilia from over 100 inductees.
It has been named one of the Top 10 Music Hall of Fames in the US by the Grammy Awards and the top featured destination on Long Island from I New York/NY Tourism.
About the Role:
LIMEHOF is seeking a part-time (24-30 hours per week) Executive Director to lead the organization into its future. The candidate should have excellent leadership, managerial, budgetary, fund-raising, program development, and literacy skills.
Primary Responsibilities/Duties:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- Work closely with the Board on business and program agendas.
- Serve as a non-voting member of the Board and its committees.
- Prepare Executive Director reports for bi-monthly Board meetings.
FINANCIAL
- Maintain and build financial support from NY State, Suffolk County, and local government agencies.
- Manage and be responsible for fundraising activities, write grants, and oversee grant management.
- Attract new sources of support from corporations, businesses, and other private sector entities through networking and outreach.
- Prepare an annual budget with the Board, manage cash flow, and oversee all expenditures.
- Prepare an annual report. 6. Maintain financial oversight with the Bookkeeper and accounting firm.
PROGRAMS
- Work with the creative director and Chairman developing exhibitions and broadening programs relating to our mission.
- Engage with Long Island cultural organizations.
- Develop rotating exhibits with the Creative Director.
- Serve as editor of our newsletter.
- Promote interest through our website, brochures, press releases, and social media.
STAFF MANAGEMENT
- Assist general manager: Recruit, train, and supervise staff, tour guides, volunteers, and Interns.
- Work with office staff.
- Work with the Creative Director to manage collections.
Skills & Qualifications:
- BA Degree or equivalent.
- 3 years’ experience in nonprofit management and finance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and social media platforms.
- Conscientious, industrious, enjoy social activities.
- Ability to foster positive relationships with educators, community members and creative stakeholders.
- Appreciation of music and entertainment.
- Availability to work on evenings and weekends (events, meetings, emergency security on-call).
- Proficiency in social media and basic graphic skills a plus.
Details:
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Part-time: 3 days/24-30 hours per week, flexible with occasional evenings and weekends
On-site: 97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790
How To Apply:
Please send resume, cover letter, and contact info for two professional references to:
KayCee Baumgarten: info@limehof.com
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED |
