Nonprofit

Executive Director

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Bethel, ME
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    Job Type:Full Time
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:Director
    Salary:USD $85,000 - $100,000 / year
    Cause Areas:Education, Science & Technology

    Description

    Featuring 17 interactive exhibits, a research lab and the largest specimens of the Moon and Mars on Earth, The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum (“MMGM”) is the foremost science museum in Maine. Established December 2019, the MMGM is located in the foothills of the White Mountains in the town of Bethel — in close proximity to ski resorts and 75 miles from Portland.

    The Executive Director is a fulltime position insuring the successful operation of the MMGM. The Executive Director provides leadership, vision and long-term planning while also overseeing fundraising as well as community, media and political relations.

    Leadership and Board Relations:

    • Collaborates with the Board of Trustees to develop strategic priorities, annual goals and the long-term vision
    • Provides leadership and mentorship in the development of a cohesive, collaborative, inclusive and safe institutional culture
    • Ensures compliance of all licenses and MMGM’s 501c3 status
    • Keeps the Board apprised of institutional developments to assist facilitating the Board’s governance and financial oversight

    Administrative Oversight:

    • Supervises employees and oversees operations — including programming, educational initiatives and collection management
    • Plans and presents exhibits, lectures and outreach programs with museum curator
    • Responsible for the maintenance of workplace safety protocols, risk assessments and crisis response

    Community Engagement and Public Relations:

    • Develops programs and activities of benefit to the community
    • Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies
    • Oversees communications disseminated by the Museum including the website, newsletter, press releases and the social media presence
    • Cultivates and elevates relations with schools, businesses, community organizations local, state and federal government officials, writers, assignment editors, etc.

    Fundraising and Fiscal Management:

    • Collaborates with the Development Committee to create and then helm fundraising efforts including major gifts, corporate sponsorship, grants, membership and events
    • Work with the MMGM Treasurer and Finance Committee to develop the MMGM’s annual budget and also monitor the adherence to budgets, financial and accounting responsibilities

    Minimum Professional Qualification

    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Managerial and leadership experience (non-profit experience is a plus)
    • Excellent leadership and communication skills

    Compensation: $85,000 to $100,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, on-site position. Periodic weekend and evening work will be required.

    If interested, please provide a cover letter, resume and three professional references to jsiraco@mainemineralmuseum.org.

    Featuring 17 interactive exhibits, a research lab and the largest specimens of the Moon and Mars on Earth, The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum (“MMGM”) is the foremost science museum in Maine. Established December 2019, the MMGM is located in the foothills of the White Mountains in the town of Bethel — in close proximity to ski resorts and 75 miles from Portland.

    The Executive Director is a fulltime position insuring the successful operation of the MMGM. The Executive Director provides leadership, vision and long-term planning while also overseeing fundraising as well as community, media and political relations.

    Leadership and Board Relations:

    • Collaborates with the Board of Trustees to develop strategic priorities, annual goals and the long-term vision
    • Provides leadership and mentorship in the development of a cohesive, collaborative, inclusive and safe institutional culture
    • Ensures compliance of all licenses and MMGM’s 501c3 status
    • Keeps the Board…

    Benefits

    Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, ETO (48 hours/6 days), Monthly Health Care Reimbursement through QSEHRA

    Vacation Time, Paid Holidays, ETO (48 hours/6 days), Monthly Health Care Reimbursement through QSEHRA

    Location

    On-site
    99 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217, USA

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    Instructions:

    Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to jsiraco@mainemineralmuseum.org.

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