The Director of Operations of the Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS) will manage the day-to-day on-site construction, maintenance and alterations of facilities, as well as ensuring excellence through effective oversight of the organizations’ human resources. Some responsibilities include the evaluation of the use of our space, continued analysis of our systems and procedures (both facility and personnel related), development of long-range plans in both facilities and personnel areas, reviewing and ensuring compliance with governmental regulations, working with insurance brokers, and overseeing staff. The Director of Operations will report directly to the Executive Director. The Director of Operations will be the staff member assigned to both the Human Resources and Facilities Committees of the board of the RIHS.
The successful candidate will have strong written and interpersonal skills. Fluency with Microsoft systems is required. She/he will have a Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; and/or a minimum of seven years of increasing responsibility in leadership, and operational management. Experience in not-for-profit preferred, as is experience managing capital improvement projects or human resource departments.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and based on funding for similar positions at like organizations. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; health insurance (medical, dental, and vision offered); long-term disability and life insurance program; pension.
Please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact information for three references to: jobs@rihs.org