October 2024

JOB POSTING

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

EARLYWORKS FAMILY OF MUSEUMS

Position Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Huntsville, AL Madison County

Start Date: Fall 2024

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The EarlyWorks Family of Museums includes the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum and Constitution Hall Park.

EarlyWorks Children’s Museum is a hands-on, interactive science and history museum for children. It’s a place for play, creativity, and dreaming. Visitors are encouraged to touch, climb, pull, and explore through a dozen exhibit spaces. Children between the ages of 2 and 12 will have the most fun at the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum. The museum was built in 1991.

Constitution Hall Park is a beautiful space in downtown Huntsville featuring replicas of historic buildings central to the story of Alabama’s founding. The birthplace of the state, Constitution Hall Park, is where visitors are whisked back in time to 1819 when forty-four delegates gathered to make Alabama the twenty-second state added to the Union. Alabama Constitution Hall Park is a great gathering space or event venue with wide clean sidewalks, ample lighting, and two retail outlets, currently housing a gift shop and a local tea company.

Both Earlyworks Children’s Museum and Alabama Constitution Hall Park are owned by the City of Huntsville and governed by The Earlyworks Board of Directors. The board is appointed by the Mayor and City Council to provide governance for the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum, Alabama Constitution Hall Park, and the Historic Huntsville Depot. Board members are appointed for 3-year terms and have a 2-term limit. There are nine members. The board is authorized to operate the facilities as historical and educational museums to serve the people of the City of Huntsville.

MISSION

Our mission is to enhance lives and build community through educational, artistic, and recreational experiences while preserving our heritage, land, and historic structures.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The CEO leads the organization by setting a strategic vision brought to life through the collective efforts of a diverse team of high-performing leaders, staff, and volunteers. With extensive business and management expertise, the CEO is particularly skilled in fundraising. Additionally, the CEO serves as the brand's guardian, playing a key role in enhancing and safeguarding Earlyworks' reputation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of Earlyworks' employees and volunteers, including all programs, events, and the management of buildings and grounds.

- Develop short-term and long-term strategic goals and tactics, incorporating input from key stakeholders and the Earlyworks Board of Directors.

- Approves the hiring and training of all staff members.

- Directs and manages the development and execution of programs related to fund development, grant writing, membership growth, and volunteer recruitment and retention.

- Prepares annual budgets, ensures positive cash flow, adheres to GAAP financial requirements, and oversees tax reporting for IRS Form 990 for nonprofits.

- Ensures the success of all revenue streams.

- Prepares the organization for future growth through a dynamic and forward-looking vision.

Core Competencies: Mission focus, human capital management, fundraising, networking, problem-solving, project management, teamwork, customer service, change management, flexibility, vision, strategic thinking and planning, innovation, professionalism, excellent communication skills, and public speaking abilities.

EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s Degree B.S. or B.A. in Business Administration or related field from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or at least 8-10 years of senior management experience in an arts, nonprofit, or business environment

- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of managing a non-profit organization

- Knowledge of community relationship building

- Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and QuickBooks

- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

- Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of EarlyWorks personnel

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Earlyworks Board, employees, other City departments, elected officials, regulatory agencies and the general public

- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds

- Ability to climb steps and walk frequently throughout the Earlyworks grounds

- Ability to work evening and weekend hours

- Ability to work outside in all seasons of the year

The ideal candidate possesses unwavering integrity, a long-term vision, and a strong sense of accountability. The ideal candidate is practical and results-oriented, with wisdom and sound judgment. The ideal candidate’s management style is fair and considerate, yet they are also adaptable and courageous in exploring new initiatives. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm and a positive attitude, high energy, and a good sense of humor to their work.

Salary Range (full-time and exempt)

$100,000-$125,000 per year

BENEFITS

The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement.

Below is a summary of the City's benefit offerings:

The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees. For most benefits, a 30-day waiting period from date of eligibility will apply.

Medical Insurance

All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City of Huntsville’s group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; Blue Card PPO and High Deductible PPO. Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more.

Mental Health/Substance Abuse

A mental health benefit and substance abuse program is offered through Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. Services may be accessed by contacting BHS. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers.

Dental Plan

The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full-time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19.) A deductible of $50 per person/calendar year applies for Basic and Major Services. The deductible is waived for Diagnostic and Preventative services and a plan maximum of $2,000/year/covered patient. Orthodontics carries a $2,000/lifetime max/patient.

Vision Plan

The City’s vision plan is offered and administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides vision benefits, co-pays for eye exams, frames, and eyeglass lenses, as applicable, and an allowance for contact lenses. The plan also offers exclusive Member Extras for additional savings.

Retirement

The City’s retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part-time employees. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan. The City contributes a percentage as determined by RSA.

Life Insurance

The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full-time employees through Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Eligible employees are covered after completing one full day of work and coverage is provided at no-cost to the employee. Additional benefits may apply in the event of accidental death or dismemberment.

Disability Insurance

The City provides a limited long term disability policy for eligible employees with one year of service, but less than ten years of service. There is no cost to the employee for this coverage. After ten years of service, disability benefits may be requested through the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA).

Voluntary Life / AD&D

The City offers eligible employees an optional voluntary term life insurance benefit. Employees may apply to purchase additional term life insurance for self, spouse, and eligible dependents. Guarantee issue amounts are available if voluntary life benefits are elected within 30 days of eligibility. Premiums for employee and spouse are based upon age. Child Life is a flat rate based on the level of coverage.

The City also offers an optional voluntary accidental death & dismemberment insurance plan. Employees may purchase insurance for self or family. The plans are administered by Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Please refer to the plan summary for additional information.

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

The City offers voluntary Cancer and Off-the-Job Accident plans administered by Allstate Benefits. The Cancer plan provides first occurrence, hospital confinement, radiation & chemotherapy, and other benefits. The Off-the-Job Accident plan provides benefits for injuries occurring off the job. Please refer to the brochures for an explanation of covered benefits.

Flexible Spending Accounts

The City offers two flexible spending account options to assist with unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. These pre-taxed accounts require a qualifying receipt and may be reimbursed by mail or direct deposit. A pre-loaded debit card is available for enrollees in the medical account. The flexible spending accounts are administered by Health Equity/WageWorks.

Financial Wellness

The City provides a confidential financial wellness program through SmartDollar for all full-time employees. The program offers online tools and a step-by-step plan that is self-paced to help employees as they journey to reach their financial goals. There is no cost to the employee for participation.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We know that dealing with day-to-day stresses can be distracting. The City provides a confidential EAP program to assist with life’s stresses. EAP services may be coordinated through Behavioral Health Systems (BHS) or through the Employee Resources and Program Manager at the City’s Health & Wellness Center. Resources may include substance abuse, grief and loss, marriage/family communication, managing stress and depression, parenting, and more. There is no waiting period for this benefit.

Health & Wellness Center

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The City’s Health & Wellness Center is more than just a clinic. The Center provides cost-effective health care and on-line services at no cost to the individual. Open Monday through Saturday, the Center provides medical services including acute, primary, and preventive care, as well as annual physicals. The Center also offers routine blood work, immunizations, wellness coaching, chronic disease management, many generic medications dispensed on-site, and much more. If an onsite appointment isn’t possible, Telehealth Services are available 24/7/365. All City employees, covered retirees, and covered dependents age 3 and above are eligible for services at the Center as well as telehealth services.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans

The City provides two optional voluntary deferred compensation plans: RSA-1 (State of Alabama) and Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employees may defer portions of salary for a later date, such as retirement. Please see the Payroll Division of the Finance Department for further details.

Sick Leave

Sick leave accrual is 4 hours per pay period for all eligible City employees. There is no accrual maximum for employee sick leave.

Annual Leave

Annual leave for eligible employees is accrued as follows: less than 10 years = 4 hours per pay period; 10 to 15 years = 5 hours per pay period; 15 to 20 years = 6 hours per pay period; 20 or more years = 7 hours per pay period. Employees may accrue and carry forward 260 hours (or the equivalent for fire suppression) to the next calendar year.

Military Leave

The City provides a military leave plan that pays regular salary for not more than twenty-one days per year. Also, employees called into active service may receive compensation in an amount equal to the difference in the lower military pay and the higher public employment salary as provided by City Council Ordinance.

Holidays

The City recognizes the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Two additional floating holidays may be declared each year at the discretion of the Mayor.

Longevity Pay

The City pays eligible employees compensation based upon the number of months of continuous regular full-time service as of October 1st of each year.

College 529 Savings Program

The City makes it easy for friends and family to give the gift of a college education. The 529 college savings program is administered by CollegeCounts, through payroll deduction, and offers tax advantages and other benefits.

Other Benefits

Please refer to the City of Huntsville Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.

Disclosure:

The City offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees. The list above offers a summary of those benefits. The information is intended as a general reference and should in no way be construed as a promise or guarantee of employment or benefit coverage. Please refer to the appropriate Summary Plan Description (SPD) or contact the City of Huntsville Benefits Office for more details. If there is a conflict between this information and the actual plan document or policies, the plan documents or policies will always govern.

Please email resumes by November 1, 2024 to:

earlyworksjobs@gmail.com

The City of Huntsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Web site: earlyworks.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Huntsville, AL 35801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntsville, AL 35801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person