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Executive Director

Roanoke Island Historical Association

Manteo, NC, USA · On-site

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About the role

The Executive Director will report directly to the RIHA Board of Directors.  The Executive Director will have oversight of all business and administrative functions of RIHA that include, but are not limited to, the following:

Finance, including budget development and oversight

Development and fundraising

Support and work cooperatively with the Artistic Director

Local and regional networking (some regional travel expected)

Operations and facilities management

Marketing and ticket sales

Educational programs

Public and community relations

Human resources and legal issues

Hiring and management of administrative staff

A minimum of five years of experience working with nonprofit organizations is preferred.  However, comparable experience in corporate business is acceptable. The successful candidate should have experience in program administration, fundraising and development, financial management, including creating and operating a budget, staff supervision, and familiarity with theatre and theatrical organizations.

Salary and benefits: Full benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.

The Roanoke Island Historical Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer

HOW TO APPLY

Deadline for receipt of resumes: September 30, 2026. Please submit your resume to Chris Seawell, Chairman of the RIHA Board of Directors at

[email protected]

.  Phone: 252-305-2552.

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Posted

09/03/2026

Website

http://thelostcolony.org

City

Manteo

State

North Carolina

ZipCode

27954

Functions

Business Development, Communications/PR, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Executive, Government Relations, Senior Management, Strategy and Planning

Industries

Arts and Culture, Community Development, Education, Performing Arts

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Who is hiring for the Executive Director role?

Roanoke Island Historical Association is hiring a Executive Director, based in Manteo, NC, USA. The posting was placed by the organization hiring or the search firm it retained, not copied from another board.

Where is the Executive Director job located?

Manteo, NC, USA. This position is on-site.

Is the Executive Director role remote, hybrid or on-site?

This role is on-site. The person hired is expected to work from the location named in the posting.

What does the Executive Director role pay?

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This role was posted on October 3, 2026. It is listed through January 1, 2027.

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