The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice engages diverse communities to lift up the life and legacy of activist, legal scholar, feminist, poet, Episcopal priest and LGBTQ community member, Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, in order to tackle enduring inequities and injustice in our nation. The Center (a National Historic Landmark Site) connects experiences of the past to contemporary human rights issues, inspiring visitors of all ages to be like Pauli, by standing up, speaking out and taking action based on their principles.

The Managing Director will collaborate with the Executive Director to lead staff, board and the community in realizing the Center’s mission. Within this partnership, the Managing Director will leverage their experience and ideas to support the Center as it navigates a growing budget, a growing team and a transition to a visitor-ready historic site.

The Managing Director will be accountable for the business, administrative, and operational management of the Center. This includes leadership and oversight of financial management, information systems and personnel policies. The Managing Director will support budget development, liaise with the Board of Directors where appropriate and supervise designated staff and contractors. They will also support the ongoing development of a historic site and visitor center, which is slated to open to the public by 2024.

The ideal candidate will value social justice and public history, possess strong executive leadership skills, public administration experience and be flexible and solutions oriented.

• Hiring Range: $62,000-$73,000
• Health and retirement stipends provided.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and family leave offered.
• Professional development stipend provided.
• Full-Time, 40 hours/week
• Hybrid work (In-person PMC offices at Franklin Humanities Institute (Smith Warehouse) in Durham, NC and remotely)
• Some weekends and evenings required.

To learn more about the position or to apply, please visit: https://www.paulimurraycenter.com/opportunities