Executive Director of Norwegian-American Historical Association

Position Title: Executive Director - Norwegian American Historical Association.
Department: NAHA - Norwegian-American Historical Association.
Classification: Exempt.
FTE: 1.0.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend hours for special events. Travel: Up to 3% of work schedule (local Twin Cities metro area with minimal national and international travel).
Work Location: Hybrid. WFH 1-2 days a week. Will work on campus fully for the first three months.
Salary Range: $68000 - $77000.

Position Overview:
The Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) seeks an experienced and dynamic Executive Director to lead this nationally recognized organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Norwegian-American history and culture. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of history culture and community engagement while managing a vital cultural institution.

The Norwegian American Historical Association inspires connections to Norwegian-American experiences through discovery scholarship and stewardship. Archives publications educational programs and research are central to its mission. Located at St. Olaf College NAHA serves as a vital resource for scholars students and the public interested in Norwegian-American heritage. Its website is located at

Essential Job Duties:

• Leadership & Governance.
  • Manage board affairs including institutional records reports and quarterly board meetings.
  • Facilitate strategic planning initiatives task forces and committees.
  • Represent NAHA at campus and public meetings.
• Financial Management.
  • Prepare and monitor budgets for organizational operations.
  • Issue regular financial reports to the board and stakeholders.
  • Oversee bookkeeping functions and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Development & Fundraising.
  • Lead member recruitment and donor relations initiatives.
  • Manage annual fund appeals and major gift campaigns.
  • Research write and manage grant applications.
  • Oversee special fundraising campaigns from planning through stewardship.
  • Maintain comprehensive donor records and correspondence.
• Communications & Public Relations.
  • Oversee production of quarterly newsletters e-newsletters and annual reports.
  • Manage social media presence and website content.
  • Coordinate advertising and publicity efforts.
  • Deliver presentations to public audiences as requested.
• Publications Program.
  • Manage NAHAs publications program including budget oversight.
  • Coordinate contracts with editors vendors and co-publishers.
  • Oversee book sales inventory management and distribute.
• Event Planning & Management.
  • Plan and execute NAHA events including conferences and special programs.
  • Manage event marketing registration and logistics.
  • Secure presenters volunteers venues and catering services.
• Supervision & Collaboration.
  • Supervise NAHA staff including Borgen Family Archivist archivists editor and student employees.
  • Coordinate work of interns and volunteers.
  • Facilitate relationships with contractors and consultants.
• General Administration.
  • Respond to phone and email inquiries from the public.
  • Purchase supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational and institutional requirements.
  • Support diversity equity and inclusion initiatives.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Reports to the Associate Provost.
• This position supervises both staff and student workers.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Valid drivers license and ability to meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria.
  • Valid passport.
• Experience:
  • Strong knowledge of and/or demonstrated interest in Norwegian-American history and culture.
  • 2 years of sales and/or marketing experience OR 2 years of non-profit development/fundraising experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities.
  • Proficiency with database management and office software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelors degree in History Scandinavian Studies Norwegian or related field
  • Graduate degree
• Experience:
  • Knowledge of Norwegian language.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Experience in non-profit environment including working with boards volunteers and development activities.
  • Experience working in an academic setting
  • Grant writing experience.
  • Event planning and management experience

Prerequisites:

• Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks reference checks verification of work history verification of any required academic credentials licenses and/or certifications a motor vehicle check verification of DOT certification a credit check employment eligibility verification and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer:

• This position may require you to report early stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
• This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.
• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.