Executive Director

Executive Summary

Hill House – a mission‑driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Beacon Hill and the neighboring communities through innovative educational, cultural, and recreational programming – is seeking a values‑driven leader with a passion for the mission and the ability to inspire others to serve as its next Executive Director.

Position Title

Executive Director

Reporting To

Board of Directors

Location

Boston, MA

Position Overview

The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive and strategic leader of Hill House, responsible for advancing the organization’s mission, ensuring financial and operational sustainability, and stewarding its historic assets. Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with Hill House’s sole corporate members, the ED provides leadership across governance, finance, facilities management, programs, and fundraising.

The ED plays a central role in supporting Hill House’s complex governance structure by partnering closely with the Board and the sole corporate member to ensure compliance, transparency, and effective decision‑making in service of the organization’s long‑term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a program‑revenue‑driven operating model, requiring a strong understanding of earned income, enrollment‑based budgeting, cost controls, and long‑term financial planning.
• Partner closely with the Board of Directors to ensure compliance, transparency, and effective decision‑making.
• Oversee governance, finance, facilities management, programs, and fundraising operations.
• Provide leadership in capital planning and property oversight for aging or historic facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of senior nonprofit leadership experience, including executive or comparable roles.
• Demonstrated experience in complex governance environments, financial management, and property oversight.
• Strong understanding of earned income, enrollment‑based budgeting, cost controls, and long‑term financial planning.
• Experience with capital planning for aging or historic facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

Hill House offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The compensation range for this position annually is between $190,000 – $210,000. Health, retirement, PTO, and other benefits are available.

How to Apply

Kittleman & Associates is leading this search on behalf of the Board of Directors of Hill House. If you want to play a key role in this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for Hill House’s purpose, mission, core values, and beliefs, and demonstrate your organizational impact in current or prior roles. To apply through our online portal, please click here.

The position will remain open until filled, but applicants are highly encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration.

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