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Rivers of Steel is Seeking a President and CEO

By September 26, 2024Press Room

Rivers of Steel is Seeking a President and CEO

Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation is seeking a dynamic and visionary President & Chief Executive Officer who will continue to grow the organization strategically and programmatically while enthusiastically serving the mission.

As the chief administrative officer, the President & CEO will lead the management entity of the Rivers of Steel National and State Heritage Area, as designated by the United States Congress and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Accountable to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will oversee all aspects of Rivers of Steel’s operations, facilities, office, and staff. The President & CEO will play a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission and strategic plans, focusing on conservation, preservation, education, tourism, and economic development.

A highly visible leader, the incoming executive will also be charged with cultivating and maintaining the many relationships (community, political, philanthropic) that are critical to the continuing success of the organization. As Rivers of Steel continues their successful Carrie On! Capital Campaign to fully purchase and reinvigorate the Carrie Blast Furnaces site, it is critical that the new President & CEO be an accomplished and savvy fundraiser, able to raise support for the organization’s programs and projects while diversifying funding streams.

See the full job description here. 

Application Instructions

Rivers of Steel has retained Nonprofit Talent to assist with this important organizational change process. Specific questions related to the position may be emailed to Michelle Pagano Heck, President, at Michelle@NonprofitTalent.com. Please direct all inquiries related to this position to Nonprofit Talent, and do not contact Rivers of Steel.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 5PM ON OCTOBER 30, 2024

Rivers of Steel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring, transferring, promoting, terminating, paying, training, benefits or any other actions affecting employees. Rivers of Steel does not make any personnel decisions based on an employee’s race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, ancestry, marital status, veteran’s status, non-job related disability or handicap, or other prohibited criteria as these terms are used under applicable law. Rivers of Steel abides by applicable federal, state, and local laws that govern human rights in the employment process.