The Falls of the Ohio Foundation is seeking a new executive director to guide our mission and help “inspire a sense of wonder in the Falls of the Ohio region through education, preservation, and exploration.” This is an exceptional opportunity and the timing could not be better to welcome our next leader and continue our momentum while growing our impact in the Falls of the Ohio region.
Over the last four years, the Foundation established an endowment fund that is already partially supporting our educational work, and our new pavilion project is fully funded and nearly through permitting. In addition, our office space is newly renovated, we completed a rebranding and launched our new website, all while strengthening relationships with our partners and within the community.
If you, or someone you may know, is interested in the opportunity you can find the job description attached or by visiting our website. We are taking digital submissions of cover letters and resumes through January 31, 2025.
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ABOUT THE FOUNDATION: In all the world, there is no other place like the Falls of the Ohio. The Falls’ fossil beds are the largest exposed Devonian era fossil beds in the world, creating a unique crossroads of nature and history which must be shared, enjoyed, and preserved for future generations. Since 1987, the Falls of the Ohio Foundation has worked to “inspire a sense of wonder in the Falls of the Ohio region through education, preservation, and exploration. Our organization has supported millions of dollars in investments and improvements at the Falls of the Ohio State Park, provide free educational experiences for thousands of area youth, and support the exploration of this beautiful landscape through events, programs, and activations. Learn more about our work and who we are.
ABOUT THE FALLS: Over the Ohio River’s 981-mile stretch there is only one natural barrier – the Falls of the Ohio. The need to navigate this natural barrier along the Ohio River is why our communities settled here. For centuries Mammoth and then American Bison crossed the shallow waters here at the Falls of the Ohio. Their existence brought people who settled on these lands and then, as our current civilization took root, the barrier created by the Falls made this a major trading and distribution center. Then, in 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark started their western exploration, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, from the Falls of the Ohio. This local and national natural landmark holds significant cultural and historical significance which must be preserved and interpreted. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people – including local school, scout, and tourist groups – visit the Falls of the Ohio State Park to learn about the stories of our past and enjoy the outdoor recreational opportunities offered at the Falls.