Executive Director, The Museum of the Southwest Midland, TX
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Executive Director, The Museum of the Southwest Midland, TXThe Museum of the Southwest, an AAM-accredited institution located in Midland, Texas, seeks an Executive Director to chart new pathways for growth, engagement, and sustainability. The Museum inspires exploration and interaction with the arts, science, history, and culture through a multidisciplinary campus of facilities including an art museum, planetarium, historic mansion, and children's museum. The Museum is poised to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026.The OpportunityThe Museum of the Southwest Executive Director will begin their tenure during a period of change and challenge. For a variety of reasons, the Museum over the past few years has experienced fluctuations in executive leadership, staff, and revenues. The Board of Trustees has made substantial headway in addressing these issues by creating new pathways toward financial stability, strategic clarity, organizational vigor, stakeholder engagement, and staff support.The new ED will be responsible for leading the Museum and embracing its legacy in the community as it looks toward the future. Together with the Board, they will develop a strategy and business plan, deepen engagement with supporters, expand visibility and visitation, and cultivate community partnerships that enhance the organization's mission, relevance, and sustainability.Responsibilities, and ExpectationsThe Executive Director will have a background that includes proven effectiveness as an executive or senior-level professional in nonprofit organizations such as museums, art galleries, science centers, academic institutions, or other similar mission-driven organizations. The successful candidate will demonstrate passion for museums and their missions, as well as have accomplishments as a strategic thinker, team builder, fundraiser, financial manager, communicator, networker, and leader adept at translating organizational vision into action. They will:

Advance the Museum's mission of immersing visitors in experiences that will transform their universe and reveal new possibilities, and inspire exploration and interaction with the arts, science, history, and culture.

Guide the organization in developing and implementing a new strategic plan that focuses on campus unification, rebranding, financial sustainability, visitor engagement, and community impact.

Provide budgetary and financial oversight, accountability, and sustainability; manage revenue streams from earned income, philanthropy, and governmental sources.

Steward a successful fundraising program; actively develop and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and the community; prepare for a capital campaign beginning in 2026.

Maintain positive and productive Board relations, ensuring transparency and best practices for Board development and governance.

Nurture, support, and manage staff, inspiring teamwork and accomplishment. Work with the staff to advance the curatorial, collection, programmatic, and educational directions of the Museum.

Cultivate partnerships to support the Museum's programs, and new initiatives.

Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Museum. Lead an energetic outreach and marketing program that lifts the Museum's profile. Participate in community organizations and/or serve on boards.Experience, Skills, and Attributes

A minimum of five years of executive or management experience in nonprofit environments, preferably at a museum, art gallery, science center, academic institution, or other similar mission-driven organization.

Strategic planning acumen; ability to see the big picture and communicate a vision, facilitating consensus on organizational change.

Proficiency with financial and nonprofit business management; ability to oversee the annual budget, interpret financial statements, and articulate performance to the Board and stakeholders.

Success in fundraising, working with donors, foundations, and corporate and governmental funding sources.

Management and organizational skills for leading staff and volunteer teams to maintain a culture of trust and respect.

Strong communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills to network and connect with audiences.

Experience working in collaboration with diverse constituents, partner entities, and stakeholders across a broad network.

B.A. degree or equivalent life experience.We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this position.CompensationThe salary range is $130,000 - $160,000 commensurate with experience, plus an attractive benefits package including a housing option.How to ApplyTo apply in confidence, submit application by December 20, 2024, to: Dan Yaeger, Senior Search Consultant, Museum Search & Reference, via ...@museum-search.com.Please include:

A cover letter expressing interest in the position and giving brief examples of past related experience.

The names and contact information for three professional references able to evaluate the candidate's leadership and work, indicating their relationship with the candidate.Applicants are encouraged to apply early as candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations are welcome. All applications and nominations are kept confidential; we will not contact references without your permission. For more details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches. #J-18808-Ljbffr