CONSERVATION SOCIETY SEEKS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Conservation Society of San Antonio has begun the search for a new Executive Director as longtime director Dr. Vincent Michael leaves. “This is a great opportunity to help lead one of the nation’s oldest preservation groups as it moves into its second century, said Society President Lewis Vetter. “We are looking for an innovator who can continue our proud legacy of expanding the field of heritage conservation.” The process begins immediately and the position will remain open until filled. The position description can be viewed here.

The Conservation Society has a staff of 12 and owns 9 properties comprising 17 buildings and structures, including the Yrurri-Edmunds Homestead museum south of Roosevelt Park. The Society has hosted the largest Fiesta event – A Night In Old San Antonio ® since 1948 in La Villita. In addition to supervising staff and managing properties, the Executive Director is responsible for coordinating programs, building coalitions, advocacy efforts, furthering development, public relations and interfacing with public officials and the business community.

Dr. Michael served the Society for over nine years, working to successfully save the Woolworth Building on Alamo Plaza and numerous neighborhood landmarks, while also enduring the loss of the Institute of Texan Cultures building this year.