Job Summary: The Executive Director is responsible for the Carolina Horse Park. The Executive Director is responsible for the Park’s current operations on a day-to-day basis, financial viability according to the mission statement, and long-term development according to the vision statement. The Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and vision to the organization, its staff, and Board of Directors. Enthusiasm, the ability to create enthusiasm and excitement for the mission is very important. Fundraising is an integral part of the job. The Executive Director represents the Carolina Horse Park to the community. Reporting to the Board of Directors, through the Chairman of the Board, the Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Carolina Horse Park staff, programs, and growth. This position has at least four direct reports: Director of Development, Programs Manager, Grounds Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the park safely while developing and maintaining a safety-first consciousness.
• Run day to day operations.
• To be a visible and available resource at events, including weekends.
• Manage the finances of the park.
• Grow the park, fundraising is expected to be about one third of the job.
• Ensure compliance with all international, national, and local, horse competition and non-profit regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• At least five years prior experience as a successful leader of a similar sized business or non-profit, with a track record of growing organizational success
• A university degree with relevant experience
• Understanding of the financial and legal aspects of nonprofit operations
• Proven fund raising and business development skills
• Must have people skills with the ability to meet and relate to people with a passion for horses.

At least 5 years experience as a successful leader of a similar sized business or non-profit, with a track record of growing organizational success.

Flexible Work Schedule Paid Vacation, four weeks after first year 317 acres in a rural setting