Curator, Museum of Pop Culture
Seattle, WA
Compensation: $85,009.60 – $90,001.60 Salary/year
The Curator is responsible for shaping and delivering innovative exhibitions, conducting in-depth research, and engaging with the public through public programs and community outreach. The Curator will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create compelling exhibition experiences for MoPOP audiences. This role requires a strong understanding of museums, popular culture, and curatorial practices.
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Senior Director of Operations and Sustainability for Fallingwater, Fallingwater
Mill Run, PA
Compensation: $97,900 – $118,800 annually
Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a full time Senior Director of Operations and Sustainability.
The Senior Director of Operations and Sustainability works closely with the Vice President and Director of Fallingwater to manage the site’s day-to-day operations and improve efficiency and performance across programs. Ensuring exceptional customer service for a dynamic museum and site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this position oversees the visitor services, security, maintenance, volunteer, and landscape departments to meet the needs of guests from around the world with diverse backgrounds and abilities. In addition, the Senior Director oversees internal operations, policies, and services to create a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive working environment for employees. Along with Fallingwater, the site consists of an extensive managed landscape and over 20 ancillary buildings, and the Senior Director provides strategic oversight for sitewide cyclical and corrective maintenance. Inherent to all operations is a commitment to sustainability, both environmental and fiscal, and the Senior Director works to enhance and implement sustainability initiatives related to public-facing services, facilities management, maintenance practices, and capital improvements.
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Museum Store Assistant Manager, Fallingwater
Mill Run, PA
Compensation: $47,600 to $53,900
Fallingwater, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seeking a full-time Museum Store Assistant Manager. The overall objective of this position is to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Museum Store including inventory control, ordering product, merchandising, customer service, and personnel management. This position acts as the Museum Store manager in the absence of the Director of Retail Operations.
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Director of Strategic Philanthropy, Montshire Museum of Science
Norwich, VT
Compensation: $85,000 – $100,000, plus generous benefit package
The Director of Strategic Philanthropy is a member of the Montshire’s senior management team and is responsible for actively managing the Montshire’s portfolio of major gift-level donors, identifying new donors, conducting donor research, developing and implementing donor cultivation strategies, writing proposals, soliciting and closing gifts, and stewarding relationships with key donors. The Director of Strategic Philanthropy works closely with the Executive Director, museum trustees, other staff and volunteers to plan, coordinate and implement special fundraising campaigns and associated activities.
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Interpretation Assistant (Intern), Presque Isle Light Station
Erie, PA
Compensation: $15.00/hour
This position assists in the daily operations including staffing (House Docent, Tower Docent, Tickets, Gift Shop), database and file management, research and fieldwork, and other duties as assigned by Management Team. Prospective interns will work closely with the Site Managers and Community Engagement and Programming Manager to fulfill duties. Interested individuals should be open to working frequently with the public, providing excellent visitor experience and customer service. They should also be able to easily interact with people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Executive Director, Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
Compensation: $258,000 – $274,000
Following a $30-million renovation, the Director will be a skilled communicator, relationship-builder, and adept fundraiser, leveraging the Museum’s ability to activate enhanced programming and engagement in a dynamic learning environment. REQUIRED: At least 7 years relevant experience in an art museum and an, MA in Art History or related. http://www.museum-search.com/open-searches/. Apply by 3/7/25 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. EA/EO. Nominations welcome.
Director of Advancement, Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Compensation: $120,000 to $140,000
The Director of Advancement will serve as the museum’s principal development strategist and fundraiser and will report to the Executive Director while building a network of new support for the mission of ADKX and stewarding its longtime donors. This leader will oversee donor relations, membership, major gifts, planned giving, grant writing, and special events as well as fundraising for capital and endowment campaigns. ADKX’s current goal is $1.5 million in annual support and ADKX is in the planning phase of a $25 million capital campaign for educational, exhibition, infrastructure, and endowment growth. New exhibitions will focus on African American History, climate change, and the environment as well as other topics. The Director of Advancement will manage a dedicated team of three to four people, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture aligned with the museum’s mission. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Advancement will contribute to organizational strategy, ensure the sustainability of fundraising programs, and represent ADKX with credibility, diplomacy, and enthusiasm.
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Chief Executive Officer, Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Norwalk, CT
Compensation: $250,000- $300,000 annually
Stepping Stones Museum for Children opened to the public March 11, 2000. Located within Mathews Park in Norwalk, Connecticut, Stepping Stones has served the region for over 24 years as an award-winning nonprofit 501(c)(3) children’s museum. The museum consistently attracts nearly 300,000 visitors each year and our Early Language and Literacy Initiative (“ELLI”) reaches 122 students across private and public educational settings. The 44,000 square foot museum offers a multitude of distinctive learning galleries, exhibits and activities, indoor and outdoor spaces, special programming and events, and educational resources.
The next CEO of Stepping Stones Museum for Children will have the opportunity to build upon the solid programmatic foundation of this dynamic and well-loved museum. The opportunity to be transformative and take the organization to the next level is fully supported by the Board.
The CEO will have the opportunity to work with and further develop a strong community Board and committed donors to outline a vision for the museum that is respectful of its past while also recognizing the trends and needs of children and students in the future. This will include seeking out new resources in the community, creating new partnerships, and developing the core staff leadership within the Museum to achieve ambitious goals.
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Director of Development, Rehoboth Art League
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 annually
The Director of Development will be responsible for planning and leading the Rehoboth Art League’s fundraising efforts through a variety of channels, including individual giving, membership and major donor programs, corporate giving, events, grants, foundation and government support, and fundraising for capital projects. This position plays a key function in reinforcing fund development as a core competency of the Rehoboth Art League.
About the Rehoboth Art League
Founded in 1938, the Rehoboth Art League plays a prominent role in visual arts and culture in southern Delaware. The League is recognized for a rich, year-round schedule of art exhibitions, a robust annual calendar of educational offerings, and remembered for its arts-driven events held both on our historic campus and off. Our 3.5+ acre campus in Henlopen Acres, which is home to five buildings, welcomes more than 25,000 visitors per year and our membership encompasses more than 1,200 community members. The Director of Development will play an important role in helping reach our goals in coming years.
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Vice President External Affairs and Development, National Building Museum
Washington DC
Compensation: $140,000-150,000
The Vice President of External Affairs & Development (VP) oversees organizational advancement by providing leadership to the Museum’s Development and Marketing & Communications teams to build an aligned strategy that strengthens the organization’s brand and reputation and drives revenue. Reporting to the President & Executive Director, the VP is a pivotal member of the Executive Leadership Team and works closely with the Board of Directors. This role requires an influential leader with a talent for cross-functional collaboration, and relationship-building. The VP will also work closely with the ED, peers and staff to develop and execute a comprehensive external affairs strategy that aligns all external communication, strengthens partnerships and grows sustainable philanthropic support.
The VP will lead a strong team of leaders in two departments. The Development Dept includes individual and major gift fundraising; corporate, foundation and government relations; campaigns and annual giving; membership programming; planned giving; trustee engagement and cultivation; major events; fundraising for all aspects of the Museum including exhibitions, educational programming and capital improvements; and prospect research. The Marketing & Communications Department comprises the Museum’s external communications including developing marketing and communication strategies for print, digital, social media, graphic design, web and online presence. The VP will provide leadership and strategic oversight over these functional areas, ensuring a consistent brand presence while driving visitors to the Museum and contributed revenue through fundraising, grants, and partnerships.
The VP leads initiatives that build and diversify contributed income, strengthen marketing and communications, foster strategic partnerships, and expand relationships with policy makers, industry leaders, and other influencers and stakeholders, including corporate and individual members. The VP will serve as a trusted advisor and key partner to the President & ED in growing the reach and impact of the Museum.
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Development Manager, American Swedish Historical Museum
Philadelphia, PA
Compensation: $60,000-$65,000
The Development Manager is part of a small (seven full-time, five part-time) and passionate staff team that works closely with our community to create a dynamic place to explore cultural identity through the Scandinavian- American experience. We are looking for an individual who is inspired by our mission and can think strategically about our fundraising goals, specifically around the Centennial Capital Campaign, and can engage with members and donors.
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