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Position Summary

Reporting to the board of trustees, the Executive Director will serve as the chief executive officer of the Everhart Museum, providing strategic direction to the staff in the development and implementation of exhibitions, public programs, collections management, resource development, and community engagement. A collaborative leader, the Executive Director will build authentic relationships with the community by regularly communicating with civic leaders and public officials and developing and nurturing partnerships with community groups, regional cultural partners, and the nonprofit community. The Executive Director will be accountable for the management of the Everhart Museum’s fiscal, physical, and human resources, ensuring adherence to the policies and budgets set forth by the board of trustees and in compliance with applicable laws and accepted museum practices.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Communication

• Guide and ensure the implementation of institutional strategic planning.
• Develop annual work plans that ensure institutional priorities guide community partnerships and operational activities.
• Actively engage in community activities to represent the museum to civic and public leaders, educational and community organizations, and nonprofit partners and develop collaborative partnerships that increase both museum visibility and visitation and participation in its programs and events.
• Implement an effective communication strategy that includes online marketing, social media, press releases, newsletters, and other communication tools to promote the museum’s exhibitions, education programs, and special events, acting as the museum’s principal media spokesperson.
• Conduct transparent staff communication with regular meetings and processes to ensure cross departmental coordination in support of organizational goals.

Revenue Enhancement and Community Engagement

• Provide strategy and leadership to the museum’s development activities, supervising the development staff and cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors and foundation and corporate partners.
• Leverage the networks of the board, especially development committee members, to maximize contributed revenue and sponsorship opportunities for the museum’s annual campaign, exhibition and programs, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with the development committee to organize and develop a rich membership program that supports the museum’s financial and civic needs, as well as encourages general public participation in museum activities.
• Oversee grant application calendar and work with museum staff to prepare and submit grant applications, monitoring compliance and reporting within grant parameters.

Management and Operations

• Provide day-to-day management and supervision of the museum staff, set performance goals and objectives, encourage staff’s creative and professional development, and create and support a workplace environment that fosters employee engagement, satisfaction, and a high level of professional performance.
• Establish a robust human resources management process that includes annual revisions of personnel job descriptions and compensation, performance reviews, and updates of the employee policy manual.
• Assume primary responsibility for the preparation of the annual financial budget and operating plans, collaborating with the Director of Finance, the treasurer, and the finance committee, for submission to the full board.
• Monitor the budget throughout the year, present monthly or periodic reports to the finance committee in conjunction with the Director of Finance, and establish the appropriate internal controls for all financial matters of the institution.
• Develop strategies for the funding and implementation of a maintenance plan for the current and future needs of the physical plant.
• Direct the activities of the curatorial and education departments to ensure the development of an exciting and relevant combination of exhibitions, educational programs, and special events.
• Ensure proper standards of care for the permanent collections, as well as loaned items, based on professional standards and best practices as set forth by the American Alliance of Museums.

Governance and Board Relations

• Build and nurture a strong relationship with the board of trustees and support the work of board committees as appropriate.
• Ensure the efficient and timely development and distribution of agenda and reports and provide board members with information to help them reach decisions that advance the mission and goals of the museum.
• Facilitate the flow of all information between the board and the museum staff.
• Attend monthly board, executive committee, and other committee meetings.
• Serve as an effective partner to the board’s policy-making role by researching and recommending best practice policies, procedures, and plans and lead the organization in the successful implementation of board decisions.
• Collaborate with the board and internal and external stakeholders to develop a strategic plan for the capital and major maintenance needs of the facility, considering a potential expansion based on programming needs and institutional direction.
• Oversee the establishment of an intranet platform or equivalent information system for effective flow of information among staff, board members, and volunteers.

Traits and Characteristics

The Executive Director will be a collaborative people-oriented leader who can enthusiastically interact with a diverse constituency and provide museumgoers with a positive and rewarding experience. The Executive Director will have the capacity to adapt to frequent change while maintaining focus on the organization’s goals and priorities. They will establish high performance standards for themselves and their team, identify and secure the resources needed to achieve results, and hold themselves and the team accountable while recognizing and appreciating individual contributions. A creative and innovative professional, the Executive Director will be knowledgeable of professional and ethical standards set forth by the American Alliance of Museums. Collaborative, resourceful, and intellectually curious, the Executive Director will be a skilled communicator and enthusiastic promoter of the value and impact of museums for life-long learning.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in museum studies, art history, natural science or other fields that relate to the interpretation of the museum; a master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a senior-level position, including personnel and resource management preferably with a museum or cultural nonprofit organization, is required. The ideal candidate will be an experienced fundraiser with a successful track record of securing gifts from individuals and grants from foundation, corporate, and public sources. They will also have excellent communication skills and will be comfortable speaking publicly.

Compensation and Benefits

The Everhart Museum’s compensation and benefits package includes health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Applications and Inquiries

To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please click here or visit artsconsulting.com/employment. For questions or general inquiries about this job opportunity, please contact:

The Everhart Museum is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Everhart Museum to provide all persons with equal employment practices and opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran or marital status,

or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Everhart Museum is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to the organization’s commitment to engagement and inclusion.

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