ORLANDO | onePULSE Foundation has begun its search for an executive director, according to a job listing posted to the organization’s LinkedIn page.
“As onePULSE embarks on a new three-year strategic plan and enters the next crucial phases of the final design, construction and operation of the National Pulse Memorial & Museum and Orlando Health Survivors Walk, we recently made changes to our senior leadership structure to best position us for continued success over the next three years and beyond,” onePULSE stated in an email to Watermark. “We have eliminated our Chief Operating Officer position and have posted an Executive Director position to focus on the day-to-day operations of onePULSE.”
Barbara Poma, owner of Pulse and founding CEO of onePULSE Foundation, will no longer serve as the organization’s CEO/President.
“Barbara Poma is not stepping down,” the organization stated in the email. “Barbara, formerly President/CEO, remains as the ‘keeper of the story’ for onePULSE, and continues to share her unique perspective and experience as the Founder. She serves as an inspiration to all who contribute toward the realization of the National Pulse Memorial & Museum and Orlando Survivors Walk, and will focus her work on assisting in our national fundraising efforts.”
Last year, President Joe Biden signed H.R. 49, which designated the site of the LGBTQ nightclub as the National Pulse Memorial & Museum. The bill was sponsored by three of Central Florida’s Congressional representatives: Reps. Darren Soto, Stephanie Murphy and Val Demings and was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives May 12 and the U.S. Senate June 9. The design for the $45 million planned memorial and museum was decided on in October 2019 and will include a fountain, shallow reflecting pool and a garden filled with 49 trees at the memorial site with the museum, which will be a circular tower with vertical gardens and public plaza, up the road from the memorial. The project was expected to be completed by 2022 but has faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The Executive Director of onePULSE Foundation ensures the Foundation’s mission and vision are upheld through all daily operations, programs and services. In addition, this role will oversee the planning, development and strategy for the National Pulse Memorial & Museum and Orlando Health Survivors Walk,” reads a job description posted to onePULSE’s LinkedIn page.
Among the qualifications, onePULSE is looking for an individual with 10 or more years experience working in corporate and/or nonprofit organizations working into multiple years at an executive level as well as experience working in a leadership capacity for an organization that operates a business, memorial, museum or historical facility.
An individual who is fluent in both English and Spanish, as a strong knowledge and network in the Central Florida community and prior experience in building a museum or public facility with multiple service offerings is also desired.
The position pays $150,000 a year, according to the job listing. onePULSE hopes to identify a candidate for the position by early spring.
Interested individuals can apply on onePULSE’s LinkedIn page.
