About the Department The Department of Commerce aims to make sure Montana is the best place to work, live and play. We work alongside private industry and local organizations to create jobs, grow businesses, develop affordable housing and improve community infrastructure. (You can learn more about ushere.) About this Position The Montana Heritage Commission preserves and manages historic resources in Virginia City, Nevada City and Reeder’s Alley and promotes the appreciation of history through quality visitor experiences. The Executive Director for the Montana Heritage Commission (MHC) is responsible for budgeting, administering grants, ensuring program effectiveness, managing historical properties and leases including managing necessary maintenance on properties and overseeing MHC marketing and promotion. The position is responsible for ensuring program support, allocating resources, regular evaluation and reporting, and fiscal management. This position manages 4 FTE, 3 short term aggregate positions, contractors and temporary services workers and is supervised concurrently by the Commission and the Department of Commerce. This position is based in Virginia City, MT and the selected applicant should expect daily travel to Virginia City and Nevada City as part of their duties. /This position is open until filled. The first application review will occur 2 weeks after the initial posting and every 2 weeks thereafter./ What are we looking for?__ Education and Experience: // · A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Public Administration or a similar area of study · 5 years of progressively responsible leadership experience · Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis Competencies: /Knowledge of:/ · Public program administration · Strategy planning · Property and facility management · Historic preservation · Leadership and supervisory principles and practices · Business administration · State budgeting and accounting processes and policies /Ability to:/ · Analyze and understand complex situations · Plan, implement and evaluate the achievement of goals and objectives · Prioritize competing program needs · Work efficiently on numerous projects simultaneously · Interpret and apply statutes, policies and rules · Communicate effectively verbally and in writing · Work under pressure during peak work periods · Establish and maintain working relationships with staff, vendors, contractors, volunteers, tenants, the Commission, Department of Commerce and the public How to apply Apply online by submitting yourresume and cover letter./(Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)/ Benefits · Lookhereto see the additional benefits! They include: o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more… · Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) –Employmentwith the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Lookhereto learn more and see if you may qualify! * * Other important information to be aware of · This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. · Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.* · If you fail to upload the requested application documents and/or preference documents, we will notify you via email. Failure to upload these documents after notification will result in your application being removed from consideration.* Title: Executive Director - Montana Heritage Commission Location: Virginia City Requisition ID: 24141340