Friday, April 27, 2007

Taliesin Employment Opportunity

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation seeks a vice president/campus planning, restoration, and development to lead the creation and execution of a master plan for the buildings, land, and infrastructure of both Taliesin and Taliesin West. The Himmelfarb Group is managing this search for this newly-created position to be located at the foundation’s headquarters in Scottsdale. We are looking for a senior manager with the ability to lead an assessment of the foundation’s stabilization, preservation, and space needs. The ability to lead the subsequent development and realization of a master plan for restoring, managing, and developing new facilities on both campuses is equally important.

The vice president will have a minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience that includes executive-level experience at a scale and complexity relevant to this position. An advanced architecture, engineering, or other appropriate degree is required; additionally, an MBA or other advanced management degree is preferred. An understanding of and deep commitment to Frank Lloyd Wright’s principles of organic architecture and to the foundation’s mission is, of course, critical. Salary for the position is low to mid $100’s depending on salary history and experience. Additional information including salary can be found on The Himmelfarb Group website, or by calling Meghan Strubel at 708-848-0086.