Employment Opportunity: Executive Director at Woman Made Gallery

Description

Founded in 1992, Woman Made Gallery (WMG) is a non-profit organization in Chicago whose Mission is to “support, cultivate and promote the diverse contributions of women in the arts through exhibitions and other programs that serve, educate and enrich the community.” We accomplish our mission through curated and themed exhibitions as well as community-specific and public art initiatives that boost the capacity, diversity, voice and position of women artists in Chicago and beyond.

The Board of WMG is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as our new Executive Director, building on the legacy of our co-founder and current Executive Director, Beate Minkovski, who is retiring in 2014. Recognized as a precedent setting arts organization, WMG provides innovative programs and services to women artists, educators, youth and communities, and works in collaborative partnerships with other organizations in ways that broaden and deepen our mission.

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive and operating officer of WMG, working closely with and reporting to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director directs and administers all programs, operations and policies, leads fundraising, and supervises a small corps of part-time staff, consultants, contractors and volunteers. The Board of Directors has subcommittees which support and work with the Gallery staff in the following areas: Programming, Marketing, Annual Gala organizing and Finance.

Qualifications

college degree is required and a Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.

There are 3 critical experiences we need in some combination:

1) At least 10 years of senior leadership experience in a public or private, for-profit or nonprofit organization in a role including financial responsibilities
2) Significant experience in the arts —such as being a professional artist, working in a gallery, and/or having an arts degree and otherwise remaining active in the arts world
3) Experience in a nonprofit organization as a leader, Board member, or very active, knowledgeable and engaged volunteer. The successful candidate must have relevant experience in all 3 areas of leadership, arts and nonprofit.

Prior experience as Executive Director is preferred, although experience in a less senior leadership role (for example, a #2 person) in larger nonprofits/galleries will also be considered.

Other Qualifications:

-Knowledge of the arts and arts education communities.
-Proven record as a successful fundraiser.
-Facile with social media and technology.
-Outstanding written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
-Strong planning, organizational and analytical skills.
-Ability to positively motivate and develop staff, board, and volunteers and build consensus.
-Visionary and innovative thinker.
-Ability to work collaboratively with all sectors of the community, the Board of Directors and staff.
-Ability to lift more than 40 lbs and manage physical maintenance and guest experience in our multi-level gallery.
-Personally competent with Microsoft office products, particularly Word and Excel, with a preference for knowledge of Quickbooks or other small business management software.

How to Apply

The Board of Directors of WMG has appointed a transition team, a subcommittee of the Board, to find qualified candidates for our new Executive Director. Qualified candidates may submit a current resume, together with a cover letter that succinctly articulates the link between interest and past experience with the Executive Director position responsibilities to resumes@womanmade.org.

Submissions without the required cover letter will not be considered. Candidates will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

WMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Successful finalists will be required to participate in a background screening including employment, criminal and credit verifications.

Employment Opportunity: Julia A. Purnell Museum

Julia A. Purnell Museum Executive Director Search

Executive Director sought for small, regional history museum. The Director will manage all aspects of the museum: governance, finances, collections, exhibit building, educational programing, and development. Examples of work include organizing, planning and presenting public programs, grant-writing, writing press releases and marketing materials, cataloging and caring for a large collection of artifacts and conducting research. Job involves physical labor. The successful candidate must be a resourceful, creative multi-tasker with strong communication and computer skills. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. Museum or non-profit experience a plus. The Town of Snow Hill offers full benefits and is part of Maryland State Retirement. For detailed description and information about the museum, see www.purnellmuseum.com. Mail resume by November 27, 2013 to: Kelly Brewington: Town Manager, Town of Snow Hill, P.O. Box 348, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.

Employment Opportunity with Historic Germantown

Historic Germantown (HG) located in Northwest Philadelphia, PA

Position Available:  Executive Director

For over three decades, Germantown’s historic sites and cultural organizations have worked together to further their collective and individual interests. The group can point to great results of its collective volunteer efforts: unified programming across sites, school programs, public events spanning multiple sites, significant funds raised, an engaged community, joint marketing, professional development, etc.  The time has come to take this success to the next level by forming a stronger, unified HG with professional staff to harness collective resources even further. As the “brand manager,” HG’s charge will be to raise Historic Germantown’s profile as a destination and to facilitate the development of ‘product’ in order to attract additional visitors and resources to its 15 member organizations.

The organization’s first Executive Director will have the opportunity to build an organization as a national model.  The ideal candidate will implement this vision in ways that include: raising the visibility of Historic Germantown as a regional and national resource; raising funds for marketing and joint programming; advocating for Historic Germantown as a destination; helping members build and market the HG brand (www.freedomsbackyard.com); capitalizing on and exploring economies of scale for combining resources; and working with a new board of directors and hiring permanent and consulting staff toward the goal of creating a compelling and cohesive visitor experience of Historic Germantown member sites.

Skills and experience: The Executive Director will be expected to have successfully managed both programs and staff in the nonprofit arts and culture, education or tourism field; exhibit financial and business acumen; possess strong marketing skills; have demonstrated successful growth of a collaborative or regional organization; and gained a high level of respect earned from a working relationship with key leaders in the cultural and philanthropic community in Philadelphia.  An advanced degree is preferred.  Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume electronically to search consultant Lee van de Velde at leevandevelde@comcast.net

Employment Opportunity with Rosson House-Heritage Square Foundation and Guild

Rosson House-Heritage Square Foundation and Guild

113 N. 6^th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85004

Job Title:                       Executive Director

Education:                     Bachelor’s degree (minimum) and advanced degree preferred in museum studies or a discipline related to the Rosson House-Heritage Square Foundation & Guild’s mission and collection.

Experience, skills,

And Knowledge:                 

·  Managerial, organizational and administrative ability

·  Ability to initiate programs, train and motivate people, coordinate activities, speak publicly, and deal effectively with the public, private groups, and community organizations.

·  Should understand museum development and be able to communicate that understanding to the Board and others outside the museum field.

·  Familiarity with preservation laws and procedures, including Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation.

·  Experience with exhibit development from concept to presentation.

·  Minimum of five years of experience in museum work.  Previous managerial or supervisory experience required

·  Property management experience preferred

Job Description:

1.       Responsible for orientation, training, work assignments, motivation, and evaluation of other staff and volunteers.

2.       Responsible for development of program plans and budgets for consideration by the Board and for implementation of approved program plans and budgets.

3.       Responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate records, forms, procedures, and practices related to collections, personnel, purchasing, property rentals, and general administration.

4.       Responsible for building security, visitor safety, disaster plan, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.

5.       Responsible for developing and carrying out all ongoing activities and special programs of the museum with budgets and policies authorized by the Board.

6.       Responsible for fundraising for the museum and providing input to members of fundraising committee.

7.       Responsible for development and installation of changing exhibits.

8.       Oversees content of museum website and social media.

9        Oversees creation & dissemination of all marketing/PR materials.

10.     Attends meetings of the Board and its committees, maintains liaison with them and the city of Phoenix, provides financial and other report as requested by the Board, and maintains public relations broadly in the community.

11.     Works with the City of Phoenix and Historic Preservation Officer regarding the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the historic buildings in Heritage Square.

Compensation:

                                        This exempt position includes salary of $32,000 per year, sick leave, vacation time, and paid opportunities for professional development such as attendance of annual meetings of relevant professional associations (conference fees only).

                                        Send applications to Monica Heizenrader at rhhsfg@gmail.com; must be received by March 31, 2011.  Please include 3 letters of reference.

Job Opening: Executive Director, Museum of Northwest Art

Museum of Northwest Art                  

Position:          Executive Director

Location:         La Conner, Washington

We are seeking an accomplished leader with a passion for Northwest art, as well as being an enthusiastic and engaging proponent to serve as Executive Director the Museum of Northwest Art, which has the distinction of being the only museum devoted solely to the art and artists of our region.

The successful candidate will plan, direct, and oversee staff and volunteers; enhance the permanent collection; and oversee the production of exhibitions. In addition, be a dynamic communicator with an in-depth knowledge of museums, regional art, and its patrons. The position requires strategic planning, fundraising, and strong financial management experience.

Founded in 1981 as the Valley Museum of Northwest Art, it exhibited the work of Guy Anderson, Kenneth Callahan, Morris Graves and Mark Tobey, four artists with strong connections to the Skagit Valley. In 1995, the Museum moved to its current location, a 12,000 square-foot space that reflected its new mission to “collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art by Northwest Artists.

If interested, please submit in confidence: a cover letter (including your qualifying experience), resume, salary requirements, and three job-related references (including your working relationship with the reference) and their work and/or home telephone numbers to:

Patricia Watkinson, Interim Director

Museum of Northwest Art

PO Box 969

La Conner, WA  98257 

See MoNA’s website for expanded information and specific qualifications: www.museumofnwart.org

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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