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Executive Director

Fire Museum of Maryland

Location: Lutherville Timonium,MD, USA

Date: 2024-09-19T20:19:09Z

Job Description:

Executive Director is being sought to carry the Fire Museum of Maryland forward.

Location: Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301-R York Road, Lutherville, MD 21093

Compensation: $83,000-91,000 (commensurate with experience), Full-time Exempt

The Museum provides education to the public about the history, technology, and innovation of the American fire service through a unique collection of operating apparatus, memorabilia, and programs. The Fire Museum therefore seeks an Executive Director to lead us into the future through fund-raising and outreach. The Executive Director will shape the Museum's future, overseeing administration, programs, and strategic planning. The Museum is one of the largest fire museums in the country, dedicated to preserving the rich history of urban firefighting for all ages.

Job Summary:

The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the Fire Museum of Maryland. We are seeking a high-energy person who will encourage positive strategic planning and provide effective fund-raising for growing programs; working with paid and volunteer staff to maximize their skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Performance and Viability: Develop and manage the annual budget in coordination with the Board of Directors and staff, ensuring that funds are committed as planned and operating with a positive cash-flow. Provide imaginative and clear leadership for the occasional capital campaign.
  • Collections Focus and Care: Continue the traditions established by Stephen Heaver and family, wherein the historic apparatus is accurately portrayed and operated skillfully, assisting the curatorial and archival staff, as required.
  • Community and Public Relations: Serve with the Board, staff and volunteers as advocates for the Museum, enhancing a stronger relationship with donors, members, political leaders, and other potential stakeholders.
  • Board Relations: Work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and implement the Museum's strategic plan. Coordinate with the President of the Board in enhancing the activities of the Board's committees.

    • Qualifications:

  • A master's degree is preferred; A Bachelor's degree in museum studies, history, fund raising, business administration or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years leadership experience in a museum, cultural institution, or non-profit organization.
  • Demonstrated success in fund-raising, including individual donations, grant writing and major gift solicitations.

    • Benefits:

    • Retirement IRA Plan
    • Paid leave – 10 Work days off
    • Sick Leave – 5 work days off
    • Option to perform some work at home

    How to Apply: The interested candidate should submit a cover letter, resume, 2-3 written examples of professional publications, e.g. American Alliance of Museums, and 3 Professional references to ...@FireMuseumMd.org by September 20, 2024.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $83,000.00 - $91,000.00 per year

    Ability to Commute:

    • Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093 (Required)

    Work Location: In person

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