Executive Director-CEO

The Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa, invites applications for the position of Executive Director. The Museum's mission is Bringing Art and People together: We enrich our community with the experience of art through education, collections, exhibitions, and preservation. The Executive Director, reporting to the 21-member Board of Trustees, will have the opportunity to plan the Museum's twentieth-anniversary celebration in 2025 and oversee the installation of the Leo Villareal sculpture called Evanescent Field on the four exterior sides of the David Chipperfield building. The Executive Director will bring vitality and direction, augment financial resources, and implement short- and long-term strategic plans. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, or a related field, along with 7-10 years of experience at a senior level position. They should demonstrate a commitment to DEAI, possess strong fundraising and management skills, and have connections throughout the art world. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience. The start date for this position is fall 2024.

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