American Historical Association
Executive Director of Gardens and Landscapes
American Historical Association, Mount Vernon, Virginia, us, 22121
Overview
The mission of George Washington's Mount Vernon is to preserve, restore, and manage the estate of George Washington to the highest standards and to educate visitors and people throughout the world about the life and legacies of George Washington, so that his example of character and leadership will continue to inform and inspire future generations. The Executive Director of Gardens and Landscapes is a new position at Mount Vernon, designed to integrate key teams to develop a unified vision and strategy for continued growth and development. This leader will have the opportunity to design this new department, establishing the structure, culture, collaboration, and vision to achieve the ambitious work underway at Mount Vernon. This will include working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership team, and Board on key strategies and activities to support the work of this department. The new executive will play a leading role in a major site planning process at Mount Vernon. In collaboration with a renowned international landscape architectural firm, Mount Vernon’s leadership is launching an ambitious Comprehensive Landscape Master Plan to shape the future of the 450-acre estate, harmonizing historical preservation, landscape restoration, conservation, modern sustainability, and enriched visitor experiences. In partnership with the President and CEO and the Board, the ED provides strategic vision, planning, and management for the long-term health, sustainability, and interpretation of Mount Vernon’s gardens and landscapes. These include acres of various landscapes, including the historic core of George Washington's iconic estate, an eighteenth-century demonstration farm, orchard, forests, ornamental and historic gardens, greenhouses and support areas, as well as representative heritage livestock and archaeological resources. This role is critical to fulfilling the mission to preserve, restore, and manage George Washington's estate at the highest level while educating audiences worldwide about his legacy, including his work as an innovative, experimental farmer and an early proponent of agricultural sustainability. Responsibilities
Lead and integrate the new Gardens and Landscapes department, establishing structure, culture, collaboration, and strategic direction aligned with Mount Vernon’s mission. Provide strategic vision, planning, and management for the department’s long-term health, sustainability, and interpretation. Oversee a comprehensive landscape master planning process, including collaboration with a renowned international landscape architectural firm. Coordinate with the CEO, Senior Leadership team, and Board on key strategies and activities; translate goals into prioritized projects and activities. Integrate horticultural, archaeological, and sustainability initiatives into cohesive master plans. Qualifications
Proven leadership in horticulture, landscape history, or landscape architecture, with strong cross-team collaboration and an interest in historic preservation. Experience aligning departmental goals with broader organizational strategies; ability to translate CEO/Board/community goals into actionable projects. Experience with integrating diverse disciplines into master plans. Compensation & Benefits
George Washington's Mount Vernon offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Compensation for this position is anticipated to be between $175,000 - $225,000 per year and will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; employee assistance program; a 403(b) plan with employer match; and an HSA or FSA. Annual paid time off accrues up to 250 hours. How to Apply
To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction as soon as possible, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC. Do not include links in the description.
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The mission of George Washington's Mount Vernon is to preserve, restore, and manage the estate of George Washington to the highest standards and to educate visitors and people throughout the world about the life and legacies of George Washington, so that his example of character and leadership will continue to inform and inspire future generations. The Executive Director of Gardens and Landscapes is a new position at Mount Vernon, designed to integrate key teams to develop a unified vision and strategy for continued growth and development. This leader will have the opportunity to design this new department, establishing the structure, culture, collaboration, and vision to achieve the ambitious work underway at Mount Vernon. This will include working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership team, and Board on key strategies and activities to support the work of this department. The new executive will play a leading role in a major site planning process at Mount Vernon. In collaboration with a renowned international landscape architectural firm, Mount Vernon’s leadership is launching an ambitious Comprehensive Landscape Master Plan to shape the future of the 450-acre estate, harmonizing historical preservation, landscape restoration, conservation, modern sustainability, and enriched visitor experiences. In partnership with the President and CEO and the Board, the ED provides strategic vision, planning, and management for the long-term health, sustainability, and interpretation of Mount Vernon’s gardens and landscapes. These include acres of various landscapes, including the historic core of George Washington's iconic estate, an eighteenth-century demonstration farm, orchard, forests, ornamental and historic gardens, greenhouses and support areas, as well as representative heritage livestock and archaeological resources. This role is critical to fulfilling the mission to preserve, restore, and manage George Washington's estate at the highest level while educating audiences worldwide about his legacy, including his work as an innovative, experimental farmer and an early proponent of agricultural sustainability. Responsibilities
Lead and integrate the new Gardens and Landscapes department, establishing structure, culture, collaboration, and strategic direction aligned with Mount Vernon’s mission. Provide strategic vision, planning, and management for the department’s long-term health, sustainability, and interpretation. Oversee a comprehensive landscape master planning process, including collaboration with a renowned international landscape architectural firm. Coordinate with the CEO, Senior Leadership team, and Board on key strategies and activities; translate goals into prioritized projects and activities. Integrate horticultural, archaeological, and sustainability initiatives into cohesive master plans. Qualifications
Proven leadership in horticulture, landscape history, or landscape architecture, with strong cross-team collaboration and an interest in historic preservation. Experience aligning departmental goals with broader organizational strategies; ability to translate CEO/Board/community goals into actionable projects. Experience with integrating diverse disciplines into master plans. Compensation & Benefits
George Washington's Mount Vernon offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Compensation for this position is anticipated to be between $175,000 - $225,000 per year and will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; employee assistance program; a 403(b) plan with employer match; and an HSA or FSA. Annual paid time off accrues up to 250 hours. How to Apply
To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction as soon as possible, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC. Do not include links in the description.
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