Executive Director, MS Delta National Heritage Area - Cleveland - Delta State University

    Delta State University
    Delta State University Cleveland

    23 hours ago

    $60,000 - $80,000 (USD) per year
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    Posting Details
    Position Information
    Job Title
    Executive Director, MS Delta National Heritage Area
    Working Title
    Executive Director, MS Delta National Heritage Area
    Position Type
    Staff
    Department
    MS Delta National Heritage Area
    Posting Number

    Full or Part Time
    Full Time
    Benefit Eligible
    Yes
    If Other, Please Explain:
    Tenure/Non-Tenure Track
    Non-Tenure Track
    Salary Basis
    12 month
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    Position Summary Information
    Responsibilities
    The Executive Director is a full-time, 12-month position that reports to the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area (MDNHA) Board of Directors. MDNHA, a partnership with the National Park Service, is one of 55 National Heritage Areas designated by Congress. MDNHA's mission is to preserve, promote, and celebrate the Mississippi Delta's rich cultural heritage while supporting sustainable economic development. Its work centers on five interrelated themes: (1) The Mississippi River and the Land It Embraces; (2) The Culture of the Blues and the Birth of an American Sound; (3) Moving Toward Freedom: Changing America's Character in the Struggle for Rights; (4) Growing More Than Cotton: The Delta as a Wellspring of Creativity; and (5) The Delta Divide: Creating the Delta's Diverse Communities. To learn more, visit: Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area. Duties include:
    • Provide leadership to MDNHA's development activities, oversee day-to-day administrative activities, and serve as the organization's spokesperson to local, regional, national, and international communities.
    • Develop/implement mission-driven programs in coordination with MDNHA Board of Directors and staff.
    • Ensure alignment of activities with the MDNHA's Management Plan/Strategic Plan.
    • Travel locally, statewide, nationally, and occasionally internationally to represent MDNHA; build partnerships; attend conferences, meetings, and site visits; and support program development and partner engagement.
    • Establish and maintain relationships with diverse organizations to support MDNHA's success.
    • Engage and empower Mississippi Delta communities to preserve and share cultural heritage.
    • Develop and implement outreach strategies to increase awareness of MDNHA's programs.
    • Identify, secure funding, and manage budgets for MDNHA's long-term financial sustainability, in collaboration with the MDNHA Board.
    • Recruit, supervise, and lead MDNHA staff and volunteers, with authority over hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
    • Maintain compliance with federal and non-federal funding match requirements.
    • Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support MDNHA's mission and operations.
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred, with relevant experience in cultural heritage development (preservation, education, interpretation, tourism, advocacy).
    • Demonstrated experience in program administration, strategic planning, and community engagement.
    • Proven success in grant writing, fundraising, financial management, and budget oversight.
    • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, including experience supervising a diverse team, working with multiple stakeholders, and ability to navigate cultural dynamics within the Mississippi Delta.
    • Experience working with legislators, funders, community partners, and the public.
    • Knowledge of heritage tourism, historic preservation, and cultural interpretation.
    • Ability to travel regionally, nationally, and occasionally internationally.
    Salary
    Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources.
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree required, relevant experience in cultural heritage development (preservation, education, interpretation, tourism, advocacy).
    • Demonstrated experience in program administration, strategic planning, and community engagement.
    • Proven success in grant writing, fundraising, financial management, and budget oversight.
    • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, including experience supervising a diverse team, working with multiple stakeholders, and ability to navigate cultural dynamics within the Mississippi Delta.
    • Experience working with legislators, funders, community partners, and the public.
    • Knowledge of heritage tourism, historic preservation, and cultural interpretation.
    • Ability to travel regionally, nationally, and occasionally internationally.
    Preferred Qualifications
    Master's degree preferred
    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Additional Information
    Posting Detail Information
    Open Date
    01/20/2026
    Close Date
    Open Until Filled
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