Special Events Coordinator, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Amherst, MA
Compensation: Full-time, non-exempt with benefits. Hourly salary range is $25 to $30
As the Special Events Coordinator you will manage the planning and execution of the Museum’s internal events, including exhibition openings, public programs, member events, and special staff and partner gatherings. You will be critical to ensuring that Museum events run smoothly, reflect the organization’s values, and provide a welcoming experience for all guests. In addition to managing internal events, you will support the development and early implementation of the Museum’s venue rental program.
As a member of the Development Team, you report to the Director of Development and work collaboratively with the Executive, Development, Curatorial, Education, Facilities, Guest Services, Shop, and Communications teams to support the museum and contribute to The Carle’s mission, while ensuring seamless event delivery.
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Executive Director, Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe
Shoreham, NY
Compensation: $200,000 – $300,000, plus competitive benefits
The Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe (TSCW) seeks a dynamic Executive Director to lead the next chapter of an ambitious journey: transforming Nikola Tesla’s last remaining laboratory into a global hub for innovation, education, and inspiration. This is a unique opportunity to guide an institution that blends history, science, and imagination while shaping its future impact on education, technology, and culture.
The ideal candidate is a visionary leader who can both inspire and execute: advancing Tesla’s legacy, guiding completion of the Visitor Center, building partnerships, and expanding TSCW’s reach as a world-class science and cultural institution. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable as a fundraiser, strategist, storyteller, and operational steward.
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Director of Development, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Hagerstown, MD
Compensation: $60,000–89,000
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (WCMFA) in Hagerstown, Maryland seeks an experienced, organized, strategic, dynamic, collaboratively‐spirited Director of Development capable of growing annual operational fundraising while simultaneously managing the museum’s ambitious capital campaign, membership program, corporate and foundation support, and a variety of fundraising events. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of fundraising principles, methods, and tactics, demonstrate knowledge o current trends in the field, develop relationships, and passionately advocate for the work of the museum.
The Director of Development will be part of a team committed to elevating the regional reputation of the museum while contributing to the city’s revitalization, and maintaining the museum’s stature as a cornerstone for arts and culture in Hagerstown.
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STEAM Educator, Lewis Latimer House
Flushing, NY
Compensation: $66,000 – $74,000
A New York City landmark, the historic home of African American inventor,
humanist, and son of formerly enslaved people, Lewis Latimer, the Lewis Latimer House (LLH) calls attention to the contributions of Latimer and other People of Color to science, technology, arts, poetry, and American life, through multilingual tours, exhibits, public and S.T.E.A.M. educational programs in the above areas.
Position Background: Inspired by Lewis Latimer’s multi-disciplinary talents and historic legacy, LLH’s K-12 educational goal is to infuse history into innovative hands-on activities in STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Math). Program categories include:
- K-12 field trips integrating STEAM and history, conducted in-museum, in-school, or virtually.
- After-school residencies at NYC schools and community centers ranging from 10-14 weeks.
- Monthly family STEAM workshops at the Museum.
- Other outreach workshops and tabling activities at various community events.
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Executive Director, The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
Compensation: $150,000 to $160,000
Reporting directly to the College President, the Executive Director will oversee all aspects of the Museum’s operations, including curatorial vision, educational initiatives, community engagement, and collection stewardship, and provide guidance on acquisitions of The AGB’s Acquisitions Committee. This leader will also work collaboratively with campus and community partners to integrate the Museum’s resources into the academic life of the College, while expanding its reach and impact throughout the broader region. The AGB maintains a strong commitment to community engagement, with long-standing area partnerships, including K-12 schools and educators. The Executive Director will be expected to sustain and strengthen these connections, ensuring the Museum remains a vital cultural and educational resource for all academic and community audiences.
This role includes managing a dedicated team of thirteen staff and overseeing an annual budget of approximately $2 million. This position carries significant fundraising responsibilities. Together with The AGB’s Board, the Executive Director will take an active role in external funding, working collaboratively with and supported by FSC’s advancement and marketing offices.
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Managing Director of Collections, Missouri Historical Society
St. Louis, MO
Compensation: $110,000.00-$125,000.00
The Managing Director of Collections is a member of MHS’s leadership team and supervises a team responsible for implementing the mission and managing the operations of a division focused on collections stewardship and accessibility both online and in person. The Managing Director of Collections collaborates with colleagues and divisions across the institution to leverage its resources to engage and educate diverse audiences at its three locations, in the community, and the region. The Managing Director of Collections will be one of the primary spokespeople speaking to the importance, relevance, and excitement of our collections.
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African American History Initiative (AAHI) Manager, Missouri Historical Society
St. Louis, MO
Compensation: $55,000 – $62,000
The African American History Initiative (AAHI) Manager is a creative, passionate, and inspiring leader who serves as the primary spokesperson for the initiative, who works closely with community partners, who coordinates communication between members of the AAHI team who are housed in departments across the institution, and who oversees AAHI’s efforts to develop future museum professionals through an extensive internship program.
AAHI strives to share and promote stories that explore various aspects of the Black experience throughout this region. In addition to the core values of the Missouri Historical Society (MHS), this initiative supports the collection of artifacts, stories, and other materials concerning historically underrepresented communities; the development of future museum professionals; and the preservation and sharing of Black resources and history in the greater St. Louis area. Reflecting the goals and priorities of our community, AAHI’s mission is to develop inclusive exhibits and programs that educate, empower, and enlighten our visitors. This position also serves as the point person to manage and implement the cross-divisional African American History Endowment. The African American History Initiative includes four staff who work primarily on AAHI duties, a core group of internal staff who provide direction and support, and an external advisory group that will provide community input on the direction of the initiative. The AAHI Manager coordinates with the other three AAHI staff and the internal and external advisory groups. This position reports to the MHS President and CEO.
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Executive Director, Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
Washington DC
Compensation: $225K – $250K
The next Executive Director of Tudor Place will be a strategic, outward-facing leader who brings a dynamic vision for building on the institution’s strengths and values while expanding its national and international presence. With a deep appreciation for American history and the ability to make it relevant to contemporary audiences, the Executive Director will leverage Tudor Place’s remarkable legacy, historic architecture, and rich collections to inspire broader storytelling, inclusive engagement, and deeper community impact. They will advance Tudor Place’s mission by providing strategic leadership, overseeing day-to-day operations, and supporting a talented staff team. As the public face of Tudor Place, the Executive Director will cultivate relationships with partners, donors, and grantmakers—not only in Georgetown and Washington, DC, but across the country and beyond. A confident fundraiser and compelling communicator, the ideal Executive Director candidate will bring a strong educational background, a natural aptitude for networking and advocacy, and a collaborativ spirit to lead Tudor Place into its next chapter of relevance, growth, and national visibility.
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Director of Buildings, Gardens & Grounds, Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
Washington DC
Compensation: Starting upper $60s
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden is looking for someone who is energized by preserving architectural treasures and nurturing the living history of our cultural landscape. The Director of Buildings, Gardens & Grounds leads efforts at this National Historic Landmark to care for 5 1⁄2 acres of historic garden and multiple historic structures, including the historic house. As a key steward of the site, they will be guided by documents including the National Park Service Conservation Easement, the Cultural Landscape Report, Armistead Peter 3rd’s will, the Historic Structures Report, the Collections Management Policy and the Living Collections Policy. The preferred candidate will have a strong background in historic preservation and cultural landscape management. They will bring a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a dynamic, preservation-focused environment.
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