Association of Art Museum Directors
The Museum of the Southwest - Executive Director
Association of Art Museum Directors, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,
The Museum of the Southwest - Executive Director
Executive Director The Museum of the Southwest, an AAM-accredited institution located in Midland, Texas, seeks an Executive Director to chart new pathways for growth, engagement, and sustainability. The Museum inspires exploration and interaction with the arts, science, history, and culture through a multidisciplinary campus of facilities including an art museum, planetarium, historic mansion, and children’s museum. The Opportunity The Museum of the Southwest Executive Director will begin their tenure during a period of change and challenge. The Board of Trustees has made substantial headway in addressing these issues by creating new pathways toward financial stability, strategic clarity, organizational vigor, stakeholder engagement, and staff support. The new ED will be responsible for leading the Museum and embracing its legacy in the community as it looks toward the future. Together with the Board, they will develop a strategy and business plan, deepen engagement with supporters, expand visibility and visitation, and cultivate community partnerships that enhance the organization’s mission, relevance, and sustainability. Responsibilities and Expectations The Executive Director will have a background that includes proven effectiveness as an executive or senior-level professional in nonprofit organizations such as museums, art galleries, science centers, academic institutions, or other similar mission-driven organizations. The successful candidate will demonstrate passion for museums and their missions, as well as have accomplishments as a strategic thinker, team builder, fundraiser, financial manager, communicator, networker, and leader adept at translating organizational vision into action. They will: Advance the Museum’s mission of immersing visitors in experiences that will transform their universe and reveal new possibilities. Guide the organization in developing and implementing a new strategic plan focusing on campus unification, rebranding, financial sustainability, visitor engagement, and community impact. Provide budgetary and financial oversight; manage revenue streams from earned income, philanthropy, and governmental sources. Steward a successful fundraising program; actively develop and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and the community. Maintain positive and productive Board relations, ensuring transparency and best practices for Board development and governance. Nurture, support, and manage staff, inspiring teamwork and accomplishment. Cultivate partnerships to support the Museum’s programs and new initiatives. Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Museum. Experience, Skills, and Attributes A minimum of five years of executive or management experience in nonprofit environments, preferably at a museum, art gallery, science center, academic institution, or other similar mission-driven organization. Strategic planning acumen; ability to see the big picture and communicate a vision. Proficiency with financial and nonprofit business management; ability to oversee the annual budget and interpret financial statements. Success in fundraising, working with donors, foundations, and corporate and governmental funding sources. Management and organizational skills for leading staff and volunteer teams. Strong communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills. Experience working in collaboration with diverse constituents, partner entities, and stakeholders. B.A. degree or equivalent life experience. Compensation The salary range is $130,000 - $160,000 commensurate with experience, plus an attractive benefits package including a housing option. How to Apply To apply in confidence, submit application by
December 20, 2024 , to: Dan Yaeger, Senior Search Consultant, Museum Search & Reference, via SearchandRef@museum-search.com . Please include: A cover letter expressing interest in the position and giving brief examples of past related experience. The names and contact information for three professional references able to evaluate the candidate’s leadership and work. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as candidates will be considered on a rolling basis.
Nominations are welcome.
All applications and nominations are kept confidential; we will not contact references without your permission.
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Executive Director The Museum of the Southwest, an AAM-accredited institution located in Midland, Texas, seeks an Executive Director to chart new pathways for growth, engagement, and sustainability. The Museum inspires exploration and interaction with the arts, science, history, and culture through a multidisciplinary campus of facilities including an art museum, planetarium, historic mansion, and children’s museum. The Opportunity The Museum of the Southwest Executive Director will begin their tenure during a period of change and challenge. The Board of Trustees has made substantial headway in addressing these issues by creating new pathways toward financial stability, strategic clarity, organizational vigor, stakeholder engagement, and staff support. The new ED will be responsible for leading the Museum and embracing its legacy in the community as it looks toward the future. Together with the Board, they will develop a strategy and business plan, deepen engagement with supporters, expand visibility and visitation, and cultivate community partnerships that enhance the organization’s mission, relevance, and sustainability. Responsibilities and Expectations The Executive Director will have a background that includes proven effectiveness as an executive or senior-level professional in nonprofit organizations such as museums, art galleries, science centers, academic institutions, or other similar mission-driven organizations. The successful candidate will demonstrate passion for museums and their missions, as well as have accomplishments as a strategic thinker, team builder, fundraiser, financial manager, communicator, networker, and leader adept at translating organizational vision into action. They will: Advance the Museum’s mission of immersing visitors in experiences that will transform their universe and reveal new possibilities. Guide the organization in developing and implementing a new strategic plan focusing on campus unification, rebranding, financial sustainability, visitor engagement, and community impact. Provide budgetary and financial oversight; manage revenue streams from earned income, philanthropy, and governmental sources. Steward a successful fundraising program; actively develop and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and the community. Maintain positive and productive Board relations, ensuring transparency and best practices for Board development and governance. Nurture, support, and manage staff, inspiring teamwork and accomplishment. Cultivate partnerships to support the Museum’s programs and new initiatives. Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Museum. Experience, Skills, and Attributes A minimum of five years of executive or management experience in nonprofit environments, preferably at a museum, art gallery, science center, academic institution, or other similar mission-driven organization. Strategic planning acumen; ability to see the big picture and communicate a vision. Proficiency with financial and nonprofit business management; ability to oversee the annual budget and interpret financial statements. Success in fundraising, working with donors, foundations, and corporate and governmental funding sources. Management and organizational skills for leading staff and volunteer teams. Strong communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills. Experience working in collaboration with diverse constituents, partner entities, and stakeholders. B.A. degree or equivalent life experience. Compensation The salary range is $130,000 - $160,000 commensurate with experience, plus an attractive benefits package including a housing option. How to Apply To apply in confidence, submit application by
December 20, 2024 , to: Dan Yaeger, Senior Search Consultant, Museum Search & Reference, via SearchandRef@museum-search.com . Please include: A cover letter expressing interest in the position and giving brief examples of past related experience. The names and contact information for three professional references able to evaluate the candidate’s leadership and work. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as candidates will be considered on a rolling basis.
Nominations are welcome.
All applications and nominations are kept confidential; we will not contact references without your permission.
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