Executive Director

The Dunwoody Preservation Trust (DPT) seeks an experienced professional with an entrepreneurial spirit to lead and serve its mission as Executive Director.

About the Dunwoody Preservation Trust:

In 1994, Joyce Amacher and Lynne Byrd, two longtime Dunwoody residents, awoke one morning to find that two 1880 railroad section houses had been demolished during the night. Of the three buildings that once housed the workers who laid the tracks for Old Buck, also called The Dinky, the little train that connected the farms of 19th-Century Dunwoody to the world beyond, only one remained. With developers closing in on a more significant property, the 1906 Cheek-Spruill House, the two concerned women, both experienced historic preservationists, founded the Dunwoody Preservation Trust (DPT), a 501(c)(3), with seed money from the Dunwoody Homeowners Association, the de facto Dunwoody government at the time.

Serving as DPT’s first presidents, Joyce and Lynne founded a movement of passionate volunteers dedicated to ensuring that their once-rural community never forgot from where it came. DPT has since saved some of the most iconic historical properties in Dunwoody, meticulously rehabilitating and maintaining them not just as relics of the past but as places with programs for public education and enjoyment.

For more than 25 years, we have seen ourselves as friends working with friends – and developers, local businesses and the city government – to help make Dunwoody a place where the past and present co-exist in harmony. Today, wherever the people of Dunwoody gather for public celebrations, you’re bound to see us – proud of being part of the glue that holds our community together.

Our Mission Statement:

Dunwoody Preservation Trust (DPT) is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Dunwoody.  DPT encourages and inspires the exploration of Dunwoody’s history through educational programs, publications, collections and research.  Our programs celebrate the past, honor the present and build for the future to give Dunwoody a strong sense of historical place.

Located in Dunwoody, Georgia the Executive Director will lead DPT overseeing all programs, fundraising, business development, and strategic planning. The Executive Director sets the vision and tone for the organization, acting as the public face and mobilizing the Board of Directors and staff in support of DPT’s programs, while ensuring the mission is fulfilled across all programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Executive Director position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

Fundraising and Development

• Creates and manages robust development programs encompassing city governmental agencies, private foundations, corporate sponsors, and individual giving.
• Identifies, develops and implements targeted giving and fundraising campaigns and appeals throughout the year.
• Seeks out and manages grant opportunities and ensures applications are submitted and all reporting requirements are met.
• Pursues new family membership and private sponsorships.
• Supervises advertising trades and marketing opportunities.

Strategic Planning

• Implement DPT’s long range plan and refine as needed.
• Collaborate with the Board to create a 1-3-5-year plan.
• Align Board committees for development of annual plans, budgets and performance metrics consistent with the strategic plan.
• Develop a recruitment plan for future Board members

PR and Marketing

• Develop and implement a marketing plan consistent with DPT’s mission that supports our preservation and education priorities.
• Develop strategic partnerships with local businesses and organizations to increase and maintain DPT’s role within the community.

Events

• Oversee, develop and manage special events throughout the year such as Lemonade Days, Farm to Table, Apple Cider Days, Flick N Chick, and other cultivated events.

Board Administration

• Works with the Board of Directors to ensure they are empowered to support DPT’s fundraising goals.

Program Development and Management

• Works closely with all stakeholders to develop new program offerings and refine existing programs to be more cost-effective, impactful, and mission aligned.

Bookkeeping and Financial Management

• Develops and tracks annual operating budget alongside the Executive Board.
• Maintains financial documents and coordinates audits, taxes, and financial reviews as required.

Human Resources

• Hires, manages, and terminates all employees of the organization, setting appropriate salaries and drafting all job descriptions.
• Point of contact for human resources complaints and issues.

Minimum Requirements for Consideration:

Education Minimum: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Development: Demonstrated fundraising ability and passion for building development relationships
Grant Writer: Seeks grant opportunities that support DPT’s mission
Leadership: Dynamic team leader with strength in administrative process
Communication: Strong writing and verbal skills
Technology: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks Online, and Social Media
Project Manager: Collaborative and motivates others to create engaging, profitable events for the community
Ambassador: Passionate communicator of DPT’s mission to Board, staff and constituents
Administrator: Powerful lead in office and financial administration
Georgia Local: Must live or be willing to relocate to Atlanta, GA. This is not a remote position.

Position Details:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year plus earned bonuses

Benefits: Flexible schedule, paid time off

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: On site

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:

MJ Thomas, President of the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, at mj@dunwoodypt.org

Applicants will be contacted for interviews on a rolling basis. The desired start date for the role is January 2022, but the position will remain open until filled.