The National Airmail Museum is a new attraction being planned for Fort Wayne. The museum will be housed in the (soon-to-be) renovated 1930's-era "Hangar 2" on the east side of Smith Field. The museum will look back at the National Airmail Service--and the important role Fort Wayne served for the service. The museum will also feature local residents who played very important roles in aviation over the years and decades. In addition to looking back, the museum will also look forward to the future of aviation, by offering interactive exhibits--such as a "drone zone," simulators and various displays and activities that introduce visitors to the ever-expanding field of aviation. The museum was approved and authorized by official decree of the U.S. Congress.
As our project continues to develop and grow, we are in need of a Treasurer for our Board. Briefly, the Treasurer position involves five general responsibilities, which are: 1) Financial Oversight and Record Keeping (maintain financial records; manage/reconcile bank statements; management of the organization's financial accounts); 2) Budgeting and Planning (lead the annual budget preparation process; monitor income/expenses against the budget and advise the Board accordingly); 3) Reports (prepare and present a concise Treasurer's Report at each Board meeting; prepare annual financial statements for our annual report); 4) Compliance and Tax (ensure the timely filing of all required tax documents and state/federal non-profit reports; ensure the organization secures and maintains proper insurance coverage); 5) Fund Management (oversee/manage restricted funds to assure they are properly utilized; manage endowment and/or long-term accounts).
This position seeks someone who has knowledge of/experience with accounting/bookkeeping/finance and who has proficiency with accounting software, as well as Excel and Word. The candidate needs to also exemplify integrity, with unquestionable ethics and a commitment to transparency. We also seek a candidate who has a passion for the mission of the museum and its goals.
This office involves a three-year term. The board meetings are held monthly (at the terminal building at Smith Field) and are usually 2 to 2 1/2 hours in length. Completion of the other tasks specific to this office will require 4 - 8 hours per month. Additional time will be needed during budget and tax seasons.
We will be very happy to answer any inquiries regarding this position. Thank you.
