We’d like to announce that longtime Executive Director Andrew Weil will be stepping down from his role at the end of 2025. After nearly two decades of dedicated leadership, Andrew will be embarking on an exciting new chapter where his deep knowledge of architecture, preservation, and community history will continue to preserve the legacy of St. Louis’ built environment.
During his tenure, Andrew made lasting contributions to Landmarks Association and the preservation movement in St. Louis. Most notably, he authored 28 National Register nominations on behalf of the organization, including both historic districts and individual landmarks. He also spearheaded and secured funding for numerous major initiatives including engineering assessments of the two North St. Louis water towers, reinstated Landmarks’ revolving loan program (which has helped save many important buildings), organized the purchase and deconstruction of the historic log cabin discovered on Vermont Avenue in Carondelet, and rehabilitated the Hesch House in Soulard —— now home to Landmarks’ office, library, and teaching facility.
Earlier in his Landmarks career, Andrew led the successful effort to protect Sugarloaf Mound, serving as the initial point of contact with the Osage Nation, which ultimately became the owner and guardian of this irreplaceable site. For this work, he was recognized by Osage Chief Jim Gray with the gift of an honorary blanket during a ceremony atop the mound. In addition to his accomplishments at Landmarks, Andrew has served as a lecturer in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University, and is widely recognized as an authority on the history and architecture of the St. Louis region.
“I am proud that my efforts have strengthened the organization, and like to think that I have served both Landmarks and the St. Louis community with curiosity, creativity, integrity, good humor and effective leadership,” says Andrew.
Board President Jean Larson Webb shared, “We are grateful to Andrew for his many years of service, dedication, and expertise. His commitment to St. Louis’ architectural legacy has left an indelible mark on our community, and we wish him every success in his new endeavor.”
The Board of Directors has begun the process of interviewing for Landmarks’ next Executive Director. If you are interested in applying, please complete the application process as outlined in the following job description:
Landmarks Association of St Louis (LM) seeks an effective, experienced, and action oriented Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. The Executive Director is the face and voice of the nonprofit. This is a full-time, salaried position with two direct reports.
JOB SUMMARY – The Executive Director is responsible for daily management and the realization of long-term goals, oversee and coordinates all Landmarks activities, including organizational management, finance, communications, and public relations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Strategic leadership – Develop and execute the organization’s strategic plan in collaboration with the board. This includes setting goals, creating operational plans, and providing overall vision.
Financial management – Oversee the organization’s budget, financial planning, and reporting. This also includes managing cash flow and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Operation management – Supervise day-to-day operations and ensure all administrative and employment policies are in place. This can include managing department heads, hiring and retaining staff, and overseeing program execution.
Fundraising and donor relations – Lead fundraising efforts and cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and the community. This includes developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
External relations and public-facing role – Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization, engaging with the media, community members, and other stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with other organizations to support the mission.
Board relations – Work closely with the board of directors on policy decisions, strategic direction, and organizational performance.
Staff development – Lead, coach, and develop staff to foster a high-performance culture and achieve organizational goals.
Work Hours & Benefits – This position is full time, 40 hours per week, 9am to 5pm. Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings to support programming as necessary. Paid medical insurance. SEP-IRA retirement plan of 9% of gross wages. There are 8 paid holidays and 2 personal days. Vacation starts at 10 days per year. Sick leave is 10 days per year. The pay range for this position is $60,000 – 80,000 depending on skills and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Executive Director will be thoroughly committed to LM’s mission. All candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience. Specific requirements include:
• Bachelor’s degree, with at least 3 years of senior management experience; track record of effectively leading and regionally and/or nationally scaling a performance- and outcomes-based organization and staff; ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
• Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
To apply, send resume and cover letter to jeanlarsonwebb@gmail.com
