Foundation Director

Background: The Shawnee Indian Mission is a landmark that reflects the colorful and varied history of our region.  Built in the mid-1800s, it was the site of the first school in Kansas, a place where native and pioneer cultures came together.  It was a supply post for the wagon trains along the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails.  It was the office of the first governor of the Kansas Territory and the meeting place of the first territorial legislature where the first vote on Kansas Statehood took place, which ignited ‘Bleeding Kansas’.  Later, during the Civil War, the Mission was a Union encampment and a hospital for Union soldiers during Battles of Westport and Big Blue.

Today this verdant 12-acre site features three of the oldest buildings in Kansas and is the largest green space in northeast Johnson County. 

The Shawnee Indian Mission Foundation supports the operations of the Mission and serves as a link between the Mission and the surrounding communities.  Through fund-raising, special events and a variety of programs, outreach, and planning the Foundation seeks to preserve and promote this remarkable local treasure.

Position:    Foundation Director
Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Foundation.
• Maintain the database of donors, volunteers and other constituents.
• Manage donor contact, follow-up and correspondence.       
• Oversee the volunteer program including recruitment, scheduling and training.  
• Work with technical consultant to update and improve the Foundation’s website.
• Develop a plan to use social media to enhance the Foundations outreach efforts.
  • Assist in planning and staging special events for the Foundation and the greater community.
• Support the Foundation Board of Directors, particularly the President and Treasurer
• Serve as liaison between the Board and on-site staff.  
  • Supervise the creation and production of the quarterly Foundation newsletter (electronic and hard-copy versions).
  • Work with Foundation Committee, Event, and Program Chairs to develop budgets for these activities to which they are accountable.  Assist with handling of expenses and income for these activities.
  • Field inquiries from the public, the media and other interested callers and direct to the appropriate person.

• Experience in customer service and/or patron relations 
• Familiarity with social media and website management
• Experience working with volunteer leaders and partners
   

• Proficiency in computer database and general office software
• Ability to manage broad responsibilities and work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working successfully with teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well-organized approach to diverse tasks
• Resourceful problem-solver
• Respectful of the Mission and its mission
• Ability to be a ‘servant leader’