Executive Director: Cold War Veterans Memorial
Executive Director: Cold War Veterans Memorial
Posted on :
14-08-2025
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Yearly Salary
USD 95000 - 105000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
14-08-2025
Job Description
Must reside in within a reasonable driving distance to be onsite 3 days/week.
Position Objective:
Plan coordinate implement and manage all activities related to the development of the Cold War Veterans Memorial at the Pritzker Archives and Memorial Park Center from organization launch to plan design through construction completion and opening to the public.
Essential Duties:
Knowledge Abilities Skills
Education & Experience
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Position Objective:
Plan coordinate implement and manage all activities related to the development of the Cold War Veterans Memorial at the Pritzker Archives and Memorial Park Center from organization launch to plan design through construction completion and opening to the public.
Essential Duties:
- Implements an approved selection process for the hiring of contract consultants (design financial fundraising marketing etc.) to support the project.
- Manages the design and construction teams including architects general contractors construction managers and other consultants to ensure adherence to project budget and schedule cost containment and quality control. Resolves related problems and concerns.
- Conducts and arranges regular site inspections. Personally inspects active construction project not less than two times a month.
- Works with general contractor to assure planning approval and all necessary permits are secured.
- Represents the organization and project to stakeholders and the general public. Strategizes and plans outreach to garner community support for the project. Attends and participates in community and government organization meetings and events as needed.
- Seeks out opportunities and partnerships to raise project visibility on a national level.
- Assists with preparation of project budget and cash flow projections. Monitors time revenue and cost schedules.
- Researches potential sources of funding; prepares and submits grant applications in order to secure funding for pre-development through public launch of Memorial.
- Prepares and presents progress reports to Board Leadership Team and others as requested.
- Develops and implements partnership plan that align with the Pritzker Military Museum & Library and Mission94 Firearms Education and Training Center.
- Other tasks as assigned related to planning and administration fundraising construction and outreach.
- Manage transition of back-office services from TEI post-construction
Knowledge Abilities Skills
- Ability to plan and manage a new non-profit organization and associated construction project. Knowledge of project management tools and principles.
- Strong analytical abilities computation negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make public presentations and work successfully with community groups and funders.
- Interest and knowledge of the Cold War and related history.
- Knowledge of budgets and cost management.
- Familiarity with various funding sources and application processes for non-profits.
- Basic knowledge of construction.
- Detail-oriented self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
- Strong computer skills in various software applications (i.e. Excel Word PowerPoint Adobe).
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree required and a minimum of two years project management experience with a non-profit construction or related business.
- Paid time off
- 401K
- Medical dental and vision coverage
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Required Experience:
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Full-Time
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