Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens (RLA), a nonprofit organization, seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead the organization’s successful achievement of its mission.  RLA’s mission is to educate and engage visitors by sharing our rich history, our compelling stories and our authentic connections to California’s past and thus inspiring a sense of community. Its vision is to be widely recognized as a valued cultural and historical asset exploring California’s past, shedding light on the present and imagining the future. Rancho Los Alamitos spans 7.5 stunning acres comprising the ranch house, barns, and gardens. Land and buildings are held in a public trust for the residents of Long Beach and the Southern California region.

The Executive Director works directly with the Foundation Board and Executive Committee in developing long-term operational strategies that help meet the organization’s objectives as outlined in the recently restated Strategic Plan.

Work is performed typically in an office environment and a variety of settings among diverse stakeholders and audiences. A considerable amount of time will be spent in meetings, at a computer screen for extended periods, at events, and visiting supporters and volunteers. Frequent use of electronic media will be required to communicate with stakeholders. The ED will frequently work outside normal working hours and be on-call for emergencies at any hour; she/he will drive for work with donors, collaborators and other stakeholders in the community. Occasional travel out of town and out of state will be required. Comprehensive performance evaluations will be conducted.

The RLAF is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, sexual orientation. gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions).

About Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation

Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens (RLA), a nonprofit organization, seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead the organization’s successful achievement of its mission. RLA’s mission is to educate and engage visitors by sharing our rich history, our compelling stories and our authentic connections to California’s past and thus inspiring a sense of community. Its vision is to be widely recognized as a valued cultural and historical asset exploring California’s past, shedding light on the present and imagining the future. Rancho Los Alamitos spans 7.5 stunning acres comprising the ranch house, barns, and gardens. Land and buildings are held in a public trust for the residents of Long Beach and the Southern California region. Search support is provided by FindALeader.org. FindALeader.org is designed to assist you in your search for your next executive (CEO, ED, Development Director, COO, CFO, etc.) in a cost effective way. We are a nonprofit and understand nonprofits' needs to maximize their resources. FindALeader.org is a brand of SST Nonprofit Services, a service line of SST Productions, Inc. a California public benefit corporation that has been in operation ...since 2007. As a nonprofit organization ourselves, we can understand the intricacies of a mission-based organization serving the multiple “bottom lines” of public benefit, sustainability, and community/media support.

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