Executive Director

The Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia

Founded in 1724 as a guild, The Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia is one of the country’s most historically significant nonprofit organizations.  By preserving and interpreting Carpenters’ Hall, its unique membership of architects, engineers, and builders celebrate their preeminent role in the American story past and future; Pulitzer Prize-winning public historian David McCollough called Carpenters’ Hall “the acorn of our nation.” The organization is seeking an Executive Director who is passionate about Carpenters’ Hall and is a strategic and creative leader.

The successful candidate will possess strong management capabilities, preferably with a nonprofit membership organization, including financial management, team building, and talent management.  The candidate will be the Company’s leading voice and champion, enhancing the organization’s identity both locally and nationally.

Among the Executive Director’s areas of responsibilities are:

Management

•  Provide leadership regarding hiring, performance management, and evaluation of 5 full time and 3 part time employees, 12 volunteer docents, and several consultants.
• Oversee planning, management and evaluation of all existing and new programs.
• Oversee major fundraising events including the biennial golf outing and gala.
• Manage the efficient operation of historic Carpenters’ Hall as a free destination open and interpreted to the public.
• Meet the needs and interests of a diverse membership of architects, engineers, and builders.
• Foster and continue to encourage volunteerism to support the organization in day-to-day and long-term goals.

Mission and Strategy

• Support the Company’s board in implementing its strategic plan.
• Facilitate the work of member volunteer committees and steward the interests of members, all of whom are owner-leaders of design and construction firms.
• Keep the board informed of financial, operational and programmatic performance, and the factors influencing them.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with funders and supporters.  Share the mission of the organization and nurture partnerships that result in additional exposure for the Company and Carpenters’ Hall. 

Financial

• Manage and optimize a current operating budget of $1.4 million and investment accounts of $3.3 million
• Oversee fundraising opportunities and progress, leading staff and board in securing funding from foundations, corporations, and individuals. 
• Develop opportunities for increasing earned revenue.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree preferred in preservation, museum studies, public history, nonprofit management or related field
• Demonstrated financial management skills including ability to develop and manage operational and facilities budgets
• Fundraising and development experience
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational communication skills
• Experience in the management of a history or museum organization
• Experience in the management of a professional membership organization

Position Details

• The Executive Director reports to the board of directors
• Compensation: Salary range $130,000-$150,000 with a comprehensive benefit package
• Position requires occasional travel and occasional work in the evening and on weekends
• Position requires climbing stairs

Desired start date: December 2026

Submissions of interest in the position will consist of cover letter and resume directed to Carpenters’ Company Search Committee at [email protected]. Applications received by August 1, 2026 will receive full consideration in confidence.

Meetings Coordinator

PA Bar Association

Position Summary:

Seeking an experienced and highly organized Meetings Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hotel operations, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This role requires a results-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering outstanding meeting and event experiences to members. Some travel is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to performing any duties that may be assigned by the Director of Meetings, the Meetings Coordinator is responsible for the following: 

1. Work closely with other staff to coordinate and manage varied aspects of meetings, conferences, and special events. These duties include a full range of administrative duties from planning through execution including but not limited to pre-registrations/data entry, name badge preparation, producing reports, on site meeting management.
2. Serve as a point of contact for members, vendors, hotels, and attendees.
3. Manage hotel room blocks.
4. Ensure all event details are executed accurately and efficiently.
5. Maintain strong relationships with hotel partners and suppliers.
6. Respond promptly and professionally to member inquiries and requests.
7. Track event budgets, timelines, and project goals and objectives.
8. Prepare event materials, attendee communications, and post-event reports.
9. Travel to event locations as needed to provide onsite coordination and support.

Qualifications:         

1. Previous hotel experience required, preferably in sales, catering, convention services, or event management. Bachelor’s degree a plus but not mandatory.
2. 2 years of meeting, event, or hospitality coordination experience preferred.
3. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
4. Results-oriented mindset with the ability to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook and Google Docs.
7. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
8. Willingness to travel in and out of the state as needed. Some weekend and evening work is required.

Essential Functions: 

1. Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with members and staff, both verbally and in writing.
2. Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities while working quickly and accurately.
3. Ability to use a personal computer, telephone, photocopier and various other types of office equipment.
4. Ability to travel to meeting locations.
5. Ability to walk, climb stairs and lift up to 30 pounds on a sustained basis while staffing meetings and other PBA events.
6. Ability to enter registration forms in a timely and accurate manner.  

Reports To: Director of Meetings

Salary Range: $50,000 - $62,000

Term of Employment: Full-time position

Evaluation: Evaluated annually by the Director of Meetings

To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to: https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/PABAR.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US