Executive Director, New England Air Museum
Windsor Locks, CT
Compensation: $220,000–$250,000 plus benefits
The New England Air Museum, one of the nation’s premier aviation museums and the largest aerospace museum in New England, seeks an Executive Director to lead its next chapter of growth. Home to more than 100 historic aircraft, 75,000 annual visitors. Operating budget $3.5 million, board-designated endowment $2 million, 40 staff. EA/EO. Apply HERE by September 9, 2026. Apply early; candidates considered on a rolling basis. Nominations welcome.
Fallingwater Institute Program Manager, Fallingwater
Mill Run, PA
Compensation: Starting at $64,500
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 Fallingwater Institute Program Manager.
Under the general direction of the Senior Director and Curator of Education, the Fallingwater Institute Program Manager’s responsibilities comprise the coordination of Fallingwater Institute’s on-site, studio- based education programs, which include High School Residencies, College Residencies, workshops and residencies for adult professionals, and the artist/scholar-in-residence program. The Fallingwater Institute Program Manager maintains the studio at High Meadow. They are also responsible for collaboration with and supervision of contractors who are working as instructors and house parents.
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Assistant Director of Liberty Education, National Liberty Museum
Philadelphia, PA
Compensation: $65,000-$75,000
Are you interested in shaping dynamic educational experiences that bring civic ideas to life? The National Liberty Museum is seeking an Assistant Director of Liberty Education to lead the design and execution of our educational programming. Liberty Education is the National Liberty Museum’s distinctive model for learning – rooted in our exhibitions and grounded in the belief that liberty must be practiced, not just studied. It uses the ideas and tensions explored in our galleries as a catalyst for participation, moving beyond passive civics to engage learners in questioning, dialogue, and action.
This is a senior, hands-on role for someone with experience managing and growing museum or informal education programs. You will oversee a portfolio of public-facing experiences, including adult programs, a nascent NEH-funded podcast, and a growing tour program, as well as youth initiatives such as Young Heroes Awards, and LEAP (Learning & Engagement Across Perspectives), our flagship program for students in grades 4–8. You will also oversee our long-running Young Heroes Awards, a long-running program
You should be comfortable owning programs end-to-end – developing models, managing partnerships, overseeing budgets and logistics, and ensuring strong delivery. You will be comfortable including a diversity of perspectives and talking to people you may not agree with. For this role, strong leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and disciplined organization are essential.
Candidates whose experience is primarily classroom-based, without direct responsibility for program development and management in a museum or similar setting, are unlikely to be a fit.
For more information visit: https://www.libertymuseum.org/about-us/careers/
Executive Director, Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum
Myrtle Beach, SC
Compensation: $95,000 to $125,000
The Executive Director of the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum (Myrtle Beach Art Museum) will have a significant opportunity to lead one of Myrtle Beach’s most distinctive cultural assets into a new era of artistic excellence, regional visibility, and community impact. This role will represent a major career opportunity for a visionary arts leader seeking to shape the future of a growing art museum, elevate its role in the cultural life of the region, and make a lasting impact on Myrtle Beach’s arts scene. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, artists, donors, civic leaders, and community partners, the Executive Director will provide strategic and hands-on leadership for the Myrtle Beach Art Museum’s artistic direction, exhibitions, collections, community engagement, institutional growth, fundraising, operations, facilities, and public engagement. This leader will strengthen the Myrtle Beach Art Museum’s financial sustainability through grant writing, donor cultivation, fundraising events, and contributed income strategies while fostering a culture of excellence, communication, respect, accountability, and trust among a dedicated staff and volunteer team.
As the Myrtle Beach Art Museum’s primary ambassador, the Executive Director will deepen relationships with residents, visitors, schools, libraries, veterans’ programs, artists, and community organizations, ensuring the Myrtle Beach Art Museum will continue to thrive as a high-quality art museum, a welcoming civic gathering place, and a catalyst for creativity across the region. With strong programs, dedicated stakeholders, and substantial potential for expanded visibility and influence, the Myrtle Beach Art Museum will offer its next Executive Director the opportunity to build on a solid foundation while advancing a bold, inclusive, and art-driven vision for the museum’s future.
For more information visit: https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/the-franklin-g-burroughs-simeon-b-chapin-art-museum-seeks-executive-director/
Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville, TN
Compensation: Starting at $90k
Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has been called the “Smithsonian of country music,” celebrated for its broad cultural impact, educational mission, and unrivaled collection of historically important artifacts. Chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964, the Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, educational organization that documents and interprets the history of country music. The Museum collects objects and archival materials that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. First opened in 1967 on Nashville’s Music Row, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum launched its current downtown location in 2001. In 2014, the Museum unveiled a $100 million expansion that doubled its footprint. The Museum now encompasses 350,000 square feet of exhibition galleries, archival storage, retail stores, and event space. The Museum owns Hatch Show Print, a letterpress print shop opened in 1879, and it operates Historic RCA Studio B, where Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, and many others recorded. In addition, the Museum offers the Taylor Swift Education Center for students, teachers, and families, and dedicated performance spaces in the CMA Theater and Ford Theater, both of which regularly host nationally recognized live music and cultural events. In 2024, the Museum was awarded the prestigious National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden. The medal is the highest award given to artists and arts institutions by the United States government. The White House Citation, which accompanied the medal, recognized the Museum’s work, which “preserves history, honors giants of the genre, and inspires future generations to write their own songs about the American story.”
As one of the Museum’s senior leaders, this position plays a prominent role in advancing institutional priorities, shaping public-facing educational initiatives, and representing the department to internal and external audiences. Reporting to the EVP, External Affairs, the Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement is a dynamic leader, educator, communicator, and strategic thinker who oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s educational offerings for school and teacher, youth and family, community, and volunteer and intern populations of various ages and abilities. Overseeing a staff of 15, with a total annual budget of $1.5 million, as well as the robust volunteer and intern program, the Senior Director of Education and Community Engagement will be a highly creative and service-focused individual with the proven ability to guide history, language arts, music, visual arts, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), and college and career readiness (CCR) instruction in traditional and nontraditional education environments. This position also oversees the Museum’s Taylor Swift Education Center, which includes multiple classroom and gallery spaces, as well as the award-winning Words & Music® program.
For more information visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4236887/Country-Music-Foundation/Senior-Director-of-Education-and-Community-Engagement
Science Director and Curator, Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium
Sanibel, FL
Compensation: $85,000-$105,000
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium (BMNSM&A) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Science Director and Curator to oversee the care and management of the Museum’s scientific collection of shells and other specimens, lead the institution’s work in research and publication, and help shape the Museum’s public engagement and impact through exhibits and educational programs.
This is a uniquely exciting moment for the Museum and opportunity for the next Science Director and Curator to influence the fields of natural history and malacology, and how they are communicated to the public. BMNSM&A has just completed a multi-year redesign and reinstallation of its permanent exhibits, and the retiring Science Director and Curator is completing a 30-year tenure at the Museum that includes, among many important accomplishments, full cataloguing of the scientific collection.
The ideal candidate will have skill and enthusiasm for communicating science and natural history to the public, a strong knowledge and passion for mollusks (with a preference for expertise in shelled mollusks such as gastropods or bivalves), commitment to guiding the future of the institution’s science and research priorities, a record of publication and grant writing, and a collaborative and collegial working style.
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Events Coordinator, Jewish Museum of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
Compensation: Part-time position is $29.00 per hour, based on a sixteen-hour work week
The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) seeks a part-time Events Coordinator to join a team that deeply appreciates the role of museums in building community, exploring identity, and activating Jewish values. Reporting to the Director of Public Programs, this position provides essential administrative and logistical support across all stages of program planning and delivery. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and comfortable working both behind the scenes and in public-facing roles—helping ensure that each program is welcoming, well-executed, and mission-aligned.
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Museum Director, The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA
Compensation: Begins at $115,000
The State Museum of Pennsylvania (SMOP) seeks a strategic, collaborative leader to serve as its Director.
As a bureau of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), the Museum brings Pennsylvania’s natural and cultural history to life through collections of more than 12 million artifacts spanning cultural history, art, archaeology, geology, paleontology, and natural history.
Over the next several years, the Museum will undergo a $58 million transformation — the largest investment in the complex since 1964. This is a rare opportunity for a mission-driven museum leader to guide a statewide institution through a once-in-a-generation renewal. The Director will shape a reimagined visitor experience, deepen community engagement, collaborate with staff and steward collections through the transition, championing the importance of Pennsylvania’s history now and for the future. PHMC seeks a collaborative, experienced museum leader with a passion for public history who will serve as a visible, compelling spokesperson, sustain engagement during closure, build momentum for reopening, and thrive in the Museum’s public-sector environment.
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Museum Project Estimator, Design and Production Inc.
Lorton, VA
Compensation: $80,000-110,000
The Estimator plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, competitive, and comprehensive project estimates for complex, multi-million-dollar projects. This role requires deep knowledge of construction and fabrication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
At Design and Production Inc. (D&P), we bring world class museum experiences to life. For 75 years, our team has delivered iconic exhibit design, fabrication, and technology services to some of the most highly visited public institutions in the U.S. Now part of Chargeurs, a Paris based global leader in museum services, we’re growing — and we’re looking for an experienced Estimator to join our team.
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