Risk Coo

TheNational Liberty Museum(NLM) seeks a dynamic leader to oversee itsOperationsDepartment and diversebusinessinitiatives. Reporting to the Museum’sChief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role on the Museum’s senior leadership team andwill possess an entrepreneurial spirit as well as excellent strategic and tactical skills to manage agrowingorganization with numerous revenue streams and an overall budget of approximately $3.5million. The COO is responsible for the effective operational, administrative, and financial management of theMuseum, providing strategic and daily operational leadership in the areas of Finance, Operations & Information Technology, Human Resources, and earned income generation. In addition, the COO will be expected to interface and build trusting relationships within the organization, including staff and volunteers, as well as with external entities such as auditors, information technology vendors, local and state officials, and other key stakeholders.
Located in the historic district of Center City Philadelphia, the National Liberty Museum illuminates the strength and fragility of liberty through creative and meaningful exhibitions, programs and events that inspire and empower us all to put liberty into action.
In partnership with the CEO, the COO will oversee the day-to-day responsibilities for planning and managing all finance-related activities of theMuseum, including institutional assurance/audit, risk management, and budgeting/forecasting.
Oversee and ensure the successful implementation of risk management, legal, business insurance, property management, human resources, and information technology activities, policies, and procedures.
Recommend and oversee the implementation of information systems to improveNLMoperations and to provide for successful integration of Museum wide activities.
Participate in ongoing strategic and tactical planning efforts that strengthen the organization’s infrastructure, sustainability, and impact in the communities it serves.
Act as chief compliance officer forNLMwith overall responsibility for internal control, records retention, contract administration and ethics/conflict of interest policies under the oversight of the CEO andFinanceCommittee.
Understand and apply applicable laws, policies, and procedures quickly and succinctly to assure timely, consistent, and accurate implementation.
Oversee HR management ofNLMemployees, including recruitment, hiring, termination, compensation, benefits administration, and professional training and development.
In consultation with the CEO, oversee the performance ofMuseumsenior management staff including hiring, appraisal, and dismissal and provide day-to-day operational support to the Operations team.
Lead, prepare, empower, delegate, and evaluate the performance of a diverse team of professional and technical personnel, ensuring staff receives effective orientation, training, and performance management guidance.
Direct and oversee the activities of multiple contract service providers.
A Bachelor’s degree, with an MBA, MPA, or CPA credentials preferred. Alternately, commensurate experience that demonstrates strategic financial acumen will be considered.
A minimum of eight years of financial and operational management experience; Strong knowledge of corporate and/or non-profit governance with significant experience interfacing with governing boards.
Strong leadership and management skills that have influenced business culture through the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
Team building skills with a collaborative management style.
Creative, conceptual, and analytical thinker, with sensitivity to both the artistic and business worlds.
Ability to forge and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of representatives of public and private organizations, Board members, volunteers, vendors, Museum staff and the public.
Proficiency in CRM systems,Altrupreferred.
Staff will be asked to maintain a hybrid schedule with work being completed both in office and at home.
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or World Health Organization (WHO) authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable. accommodation due to a qualified disability or sincerely held religious belief oranotherlegal basis).
We are proud of the work environment we have built at the Museum and work each day to create an atmosphere in which everyone can contribute their ideas, energy, and enthusiasm for the important services we provide to the public. open communication is our highest priority.
The National Liberty Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a diverse workforce.