Executive Director

American Philatelic Society

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

The Moran Company is pleased to partner with the American Philatelic Society to recruit the organization's next Executive Director.

With more than 24,000 members in more than 110 countries, the American Philatelic Society (APS) is the world’s largest non-profit organization for stamp collectors. Founded in 1886, the APS serves collectors, educators, postal historians, and the general public by providing various programs and services.

The mission of APS is as follows:

• To promote stamp collecting for people of all ages
• To offer services to its membership and philately in general, including knowledge and education, which enhance the pleasure and community of stamp collecting
• To initiate and coordinate new programs for the benefit of stamp collecting and all collectors
• To represent the United States of America in the world community of philately
• To assist its members in acquiring and disposing of philatelic materials

The American Philatelic Research Library (APRL), APS’s sister organization, has one of the world’s largest and most accessible collections of philatelic literature. Located in Bellefonte, the APRL contains three miles of shelving, housing the most comprehensive collections of books, journals, exhibits, and other related research material. 

The APS and APRL are 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organizations governed by elected boards. Together, they have annual revenues of nearly $5 million and net assets of over $17 million. The organizations are managed by thirty full-time staff, three part-time staff, and many volunteers, locally and around the country.

The APS and APRL are in a restored nineteenth-century match factory complex totaling nearly 100,000 square feet. The building, owned by the APRL, also consists of 12 tenant-leased spaces generating additional income.

This position is the chief executive officer, serving as both Executive Director of the American Philatelic Society (APS) and Administrator of the American Philatelic Research Library (APRL). The executive director reports to the APS Board of Directors and works with the APS and APRL boards to develop strategies, programs, and financing to support each organization's mission, its membership, and the philatelic community. 

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position fall into the following four categories: organizational leadership, community leadership, financial sustainability, and board governance.

The annual salary range for this position is $175,000 – $200,000. The role is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.

The search for the APS Executive Director is being conducted by The Moran Company. Questions about the position can be directed to Mike English, The Moran Company; mike (at) morancompany.com.

To apply for this position, submit cover letter and resume to Mike English, The Moran Company, via the secure online portal. Resume should include all professional education and experience, dates of employment (month and year) and position/title and organization names. Cover letter should articulate relevant experience and fit with the stated preferences of the position.  APPLY NOW

This position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of professional experience in management. Leadership experience in a non-profit organization is preferred.

About American Philatelic Society

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