Careers

ABOUT KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION

The Kentucky Historical Society Foundation is a fundraising organization with its own board of directors that provides financial support for programming to the Kentucky Historical Society. Foundation activities include creation and implementation of a comprehensive development plan to include activities ranging from the annual Fund for KHS and honorary and memorial gift programs to the Kentucky History Half Marathon.

THE OPPORTUNITY

KHSF is seeking a strategic, creative, adaptable, and confident self-starter to lead the Foundation through growth and impact in the Commonwealth. A successful Foundation Director will be energized by the opportunity to create a renewed development program that supports the mission of the Kentucky Historical Society, to deepen the engagement with supporters of all kinds, and to raise awareness of the Kentucky Historical Society, working with a team dedicated to its mission.

CANDIDATE PROFILE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Foundation Director will provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction to the philanthropic efforts in support of the Kentucky Historical Society’s mission, programs, and services. They will be able to digest and synthesize multiple funding needs, then implement a comprehensive development program that expands private support of the Kentucky Historical Society.

The development program will engage both current and next-generation supporters in annual and campaign-specific fundraising plans. These plans, developed in partnership with the KHS Executive Director and leadership team, will utilize programs such as The Fund for KHS (annual fund); major, planned, corporate, and foundation giving; and stewardship/ fundraising events.

The Foundation Director will have administrative responsibility for daily operations. The Foundation Director is employed by the KHSF Board of Directors, but will work collaboratively as a member of the KHS leadership team under the direction of the KHS Executive Director, who serves as KHSF Secretary. All will be responsible for meeting specific, measurable fundraising goals in support of the care and acquisition of new historical collections, the cultivation and publication of historical research, and activities promoting Kentucky history education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development Strategy & Plan: Working with the KHS Foundation Board and KHS leadership team, create and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan inclusive of corporate giving, foundation giving, individual donor giving, grants, membership, planned giving (i.e., bequests), events, and other potential revenue- generating income. Oversee development and implementation of stewardship strategies across campaigns to include acknowledgements, annual endowment reports to fund donors, and necessary engagement activities; work with administrative staff to manage donor activities, including oversight for the receipt and acknowledgement of donations and collection of pledges, ensuring that donor intentions are honored.

Supporter Engagement and Cultivation: In collaboration with the KHS team, the Foundation Director will be responsible for cultivating and engaging KHS supporters, including the Foundation board, donors and grantors of all kind, and prospects.

Donor/Membership: Collaborate in the implementation of a donor/membership model inclusive of existing benefits and audiences and looking ahead to future audience needs; the Foundation Director will be responsible for increasing the reach and number of donor/members and assist in managing annual renewals year over year.

Relationship Management: The Foundation Director will be the primary point of contact and entry to donor contacts and programs; the Foundation Director will be responsible for maintaining accurate donor records through effective data management strategies, such as updating and maintaining all records in the constituent management system, Altru, in partnership with Foundation staff.

Development Messaging & Reports: Work in partnership with the KHS program managers and KHS Marketing Communications Director to establish strategic and engaging messages and create donor packages for philanthropic opportunities in addition to directing reporting needs for all public and private funds. This includes message creation for use by KHS existing and would-be ambassadors.

Budget: The Foundation Director will manage a development budget annually and allocate funds according to the needs for the year.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be self-directed in seeking programmatic funds in support of the priorities and strategies set by the Kentucky Historical Society. Ideal qualifications include:

• Demonstrated development experience with a particular focus on identifying and successfully pursuing both private and public funding opportunities. While a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is preferred, we are looking for successful execution in previous roles.
• Success in non-profit board management and engagement, campaign leadership, major gifts, planned giving, implementing new and innovative strategies, and leadership.
• Effective communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully engage leadership, prospects, donors, and constituents across the Commonwealth.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Kentucky communities
• Experience with oversight and management of a donor database.
• At least 4 years of experience in the development field with a knowledge of the local, regional, and national fundraising landscape.
• A passion for the KHS mission, love of Kentucky history, and the ability to effectively communicate passion for the KHS mission to various constituencies.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The Kentucky Historical Society is prepared to offer a base salary in the range of $100,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience, and a competitive benefits package including a bonus opportunity based upon performance.

Kentucky Historical Society Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of color, people who are differently-abled, women, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. The Kentucky Historical Society Foundation celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Adecco is currently looking for a Visitor Services Associate. The Visitor Services Associate will work to fulfill the Kentucky Historical Society's mission and help colleagues throughout the organization succeed. The position plays an integral part on the Visitor Services team. The Visitors Services Associate serves as an initial point of contact with members of the Society and visitors of the Kentucky History Center and Museums. This position is cross-trained to serve in all KHS guest services areas – the 1792 Gift Store, admission desks at The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, the Kentucky Old State Capitol, and the Kentucky Military History Museum, and with KHS rentals and special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors
• Sell tickets, merchandise, and memberships at museum reception desks, collect payments by accepting cash, check, or charge payments from customers, and make change for cash customers
• Balance cash drawer by counting cash at the beginning and end of a work shift
• Merchandise sales at 1792 Gift Store
• Answer telephone and direct calls to appropriate KHS staff
• Assist with special or rental events setups
• Provide information/directions to visitors of the Kentucky History Center and Museums on meeting locations, museums, and restroom locations
• Work as a member of the Visitors Services Team alongside other KHS teams to provide quality experiences for the Kentucky History Center and Museums visitors
• Provide a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service

Qualifications:

Education/Experience – High school diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) year experience in customer service, retail, or clerical duties.

Communication – Ability to work with the Visitors Services team but also independently on several projects concurrently and must enjoy working with the general public and school groups/children.             

Computer/Other Skills – Basic computer skills, including internet, word processing, spreadsheets, and email. Point of Sale Altru database system experience a plus. Must be able to answer, transfer, and operate a multi-line phone system and return calls to guests promptly. Must be able to run a point-of-sale system, process credit card payments, and successfully balance cash drawer by counting cash at the beginning and end of a work shift.

Special Requirements – This is a part-time position with a work schedule of Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch. This position must be able to work occasional weeknight, Mondays, or holidays to provide for the needs of KHS. Saturdays and holidays that KHS is open are REQUIRED. Hours are subject to change.

Working Conditions:

• Work Environment:  This position shall work at reception desks at the Kentucky History Center and Museums or in the gift store on a rotating basis
• Physical Demands:  May be required to lift or move carts of materials and gift store products. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods. May occasionally ascend/descend stepladder for placement/removal of gift store sales products.

Competencies/Behavior Dimensions:

• Passion for Kentucky history: Passion for the KHS mission and core values: service, discovery, excellence, authenticity, stewardship. Possess the ability to communicate this passion to others.
• Service Focus:  We value our role in serving the public and work to ensure those services are exemplary.
• Discovery:  We value dialogue, discussion, education and scholarship. We value an organizational culture of discovery that inspires, engages and motivates learners of all ages.
• Excellence:  We value continuous improvement with the goal of excellence. To that end, we place high value on adhering to and shaping professional standards.
• Authenticity: We value integrity, legitimacy, and the power of the authentic. We therefore value research, collections and programs backed by fact.
• Stewardship:  We understand that stewardship is all about what you do with your resources and how you do it. As a result, we value the proper stewardship of Kentucky's historical assets, KHS financial and human resources, and the KHS mission.
• Be inclusive: Give opportunity to the history of all people. Encourage them to share their history and make it broadly accessible
• Be Innovative:  Create new ways to ignite the public's curiosity about history. Maximize the latest appropriate resources to implement them.
• Be Bold:  Don't be afraid to address controversial issues. Don't be afraid to take risks to accomplish organizational goals.
• Be Relevant: Identify the issues that matter today. Demonstrate how history can play a key role in their resolution.
• Embrace Diversity: Commitment to inclusiveness and empowerment. Demonstrates respect, equity and empathy for a diverse community.
• Professional Development: Actively participate in agency-approved internal and external professional development events, as needed or directed by the supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.

Pay Details: $12.50 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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An exciting opportunity awaits at the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) to provide direction and project leadership for a dynamic team of history professionals. The Deputy Director will be the catalyst that brings together our research experiences, collections stewardship, and educational approach to build a platform that welcomes all to explore their Kentucky history. You must be both a strategic thinker and an articulate advocate for the objectives and priorities of the Kentucky Historical Society at all times.  The KHS Governing and Foundation boards are jointly developing a strategic direction with opportunities to implement a vision for KHS’s role in the upcoming American Semiquincentennial. 

The KHS Deputy Director will lead and mentor staff in the realization of the Kentucky Historical Society’s mission and strategic priorities through day-to-day program activities. This position reports to the Executive Director. The KHS Deputy Director directs the organization's leadership team to implement the daily program operations of a complex historical organization that engages communities across the entire Commonwealth, hosts over 48,000 guests annually at three museum sites, facilitates hundreds of thousands of online interactions, employs approximately 60 staff members, within an annual budget of $7.2 million. The Deputy Director demonstrates collaborative leadership in the implementation of the KHS vision through a yearly program plan and the development of special projects or initiatives. This position supports the Executive Director in efforts to effectively manage resources which moves KHS forward in pursuit of strategic priorities and goals. They will demonstrate a passion for the value of Kentucky's history and the impact KHS has on communities. The Deputy Director is a member of the KHS Leadership Team, serves as chief counsel and confidante for KHS’s Executive Director, and assumes the responsibilities of the Executive Director in their absence.  

The Kentucky Historical Society is many things: a library, a museum, an educational institution, and a research center. We oversee three historic sites and protect a treasure trove of documents and artifacts for the public. But at the heart of it all, we are a network of people dedicated to preserving and exploring Kentucky’s rich and fascinating past and then using the power of history to improve life today.

Since 1836 the public has entrusted the Kentucky Historical Society to be the keeper of the commonwealth’s legacy. The Kentucky Historical Society has continued to re-imagine this commitment, deepening it to also help Kentuckians recognize history’s value and use it to address the enduring social, economic, and sustainability challenges facing us today.

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Essential Responsibilities:

Planning and Administration

• Direct the advancement of the organization’s mission, values, and strategic priorities by coordinating KHS’s Learning, Research & Publications, and Historical Resources teams.  
• Using effective communication, think and talk about KHS holistically and strategically, not just through the lens of operations. Take strategic direction from the KHS Executive Director and “cascade” it out to the KHS staff. Likewise, provide a pathway for insights, concerns, and innovations to be communicated from the KHS staff to leadership. 
• Facilitate the creation of cross-team interaction to enhance the visitor experience and provide an open line of communication for suggestions as well as the resolution of any issues.
• Provide leadership direction in the administration of day-to-day activities, including planning, budgeting, and staff development. Address resource needs for the organization, both human and financial, by aligning those resources to sustain the value and impact of KHS programs and services.
• Model the values and standards for stewardship, service, and engagement that will enhance the overall reputation of the Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky history.

Special Projects and Initiatives

• Implement and direct multiple projects and oversee the working relationship with “internal clients” throughout KHS and outside vendors. 
• Establish project teams and monitor their performance, which includes development goals, assigning accountabilities, setting objectives, establishing priorities, managing financial resources, and administering vendors.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values a commitment to teamwork and excellence.
• Human Resources
• Provide resources to leadership and management to encourage mentorship and staff development using a supportive and collaborative approach.
• Supervise the Human Resource Administrator and direct employee assessment and goal setting.
• Direct the HR Administrator and KHS Leadership Team in the establishment of overall staff performance goals, resource allocation, and internal management reporting and evaluation.
• Direct implementation of personnel policies and procedures, ensure compliance with applicable Kentucky State Government regulations, applicable labor laws, and industry standards, and foster a healthy work environment. 
• Ensure the HR policies and practices are consistent with the KHS’s values and business needs.

Abilities, Qualifications, and Characteristics:

• Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administration with demonstrated relevant experience in the areas of responsibility of a museum, history center, or other history-related institution. 
• Demonstrated adaptability.  Willingness to be flexible, versatile, and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness, efficiency, and awareness of both human and material resource needs.
• Possess a strategic mindset. Assess options and actions based on trends, conditions in the business environment, and the vision and values of the KHS.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Coach, evaluate, and develop people; align performance with organizational goals.  Foster teamwork and a collaborative work environment, helping others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Experience creating museum experiences, from concept, through development and implementation. 
• Knowledge of AAM (American Alliance of Museums) Core Standards.

Working Conditions:

• Work Environment:  Ability to organize files and projects and complete them on time.  Must be able to manage multiple projects from concept to completion.  Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and occasionally travel.

This is an unclassified (non-merit) position under KRS 18A.115(1)(u). The annual salary for this position is $85,714.32 with a 5% increase following the successful completion of a probationary period. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, but the position will require occasional night, weekend, or holiday hours as needed. Benefits include health and life insurance, optional dental and vision insurance, vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, retirement, and optional deferred compensation plans.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume via email to khshr@ky.gov. No telephone calls are accepted. The deadline for submissions is August 19, 2024. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

KHS is an agency of the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. KHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, age, pregnancy or related medical condition, marital or familial status, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or genetic information in accordance with state and federal law.