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Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.

Jon and Linda Ender Chief Executive Officer and Director

Association of Academic Museums & Galleries., Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718


Jon and Linda Ender Chief Executive Officer and Director – Tucson Museum of Art, AZ

The Current Situation and Opportunity

The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block’s (TMA) mission is Connecting Art to Life through meaningful and engaging experiences that inspire discovery, spark creativity, and promote cultural understanding. With TMA’s centennial celebration only two short years away, its vision for the future builds on its history of providing hundreds of thousands of adults and children with thought-provoking exhibitions and robust educational programs. It is a particularly important time in the museum’s history and its newly engaged CEO and Director will play a critically important role in leading TMA into the future. The next CEO and Director will have the singular opportunity to partner with the Board of Trustees and staff to refine and realize TMA’s next chapter. The CEO and Director will guide the museum and its professional staff in pursuing its mission and assuring a sustainable future, garner support for the institution’s priorities including serving as chief fundraiser leading the museum’s development team, provide skillful oversight of its operations, and serve as a thought leader in planning exhibitions, publications, and programs that engage the local community and an expanding audience. Key Responsibilities

The Jon and Linda Ender Chief Executive Officer and Director will be responsible for the following: Leadership:

Provide leadership for the museum with respect to its storied history and creative vision for the future. Fully embrace TMA’s commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA). Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to continue the execution of its multi-year Strategic Plan culminating in a diverse and well-planned centennial celebration in 2024. Fundraising:

Assess TMA’s current fundraising activities, provide leadership to the museum’s development team, and cultivate major gifts from past, current, and prospective donors. Community and Audience Engagement:

Serve as the primary spokesperson for the museum and advocate for the museum’s art collections. Explore novel ways to reach new and expanded audiences. Artistic and Programmatic Leadership:

Support TMA art collections and continue to assess the collection while moving the museum forward with selected acquisitions. Management and Museum Operations:

Develop and implement the annual operating plan and budget as approved by the Board of Trustees. Candidate Profile

The candidate should possess the following professional expertise, leadership competencies, and personal qualities: Expertise in Development and Fundraising:

Demonstrated fundraising experience with a measurable track record of success. External Relations and Relationship Building:

Serving as a prominent ambassador for the museum with a genuine interest in making connections. Strategic and Visionary Leader:

A strategic thinker with the foresight to balance complex needs and objectives. Mission Fit and Expertise:

An energetic advocate for the museum with a commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access. Demonstrated Business Approach and Operational Expertise:

A strong record of successful oversight and management of finance and operations. Credibility and Recognition:

Highly regarded in the art museum world. Skilled and Inspirational Manager:

At least fifteen years of experience in a relevant environment. Compensation & Benefits

The CEO and Director target compensation range is $165,000 – $180,000, including a generous benefits package. Contact

Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. To express interest in this role please email Stephen directly at smilbauer@koyapartners.com.

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