Nonprofit

Executive Director

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Santa Rosa, CA


  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:January 1, 2025
    Application Deadline:November 1, 2024
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:Executive
    Salary:At least USD $125,000 / year

    Description

    The Museum of Sonoma County (MSC) is seeking an inspiring, energetic, strategic leader as its next Executive Director (ED). The successful candidate will demonstrate passion for history and contemporary art and their interplay, and accomplishments as a strategic thinker, fundraiser, team builder, communicator and networker who can translate organizational vision into action.

    The ED will provide strategic direction and overall leadership by articulating vision, strengthening culture, setting goals and empowering the staff team while working collaboratively with the Board of Directors. The ED is responsible for overseeing financial management, fundraising, fostering a positive work environment, building partnerships, and promoting the importance of the arts and humanities in Sonoma County.

    Areas of responsibility include organizational and executive leadership, fundraising and advancement, administrative and marketing, and program oversight and planning.

    Required background and experience includes:

    • 7-10 years nonprofit experience at the executive or senior management level
    • Prior work with museums, art galleries, academic institutions, government, related businesses, or other comparable mission-driven organizations
    • Demonstrated success in fundraising
    • Strategic planning acumen
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Fiscal management skills
    • Marketing skills
    • Experience and knowledge of museum standards and practices

    The Museum of Sonoma County (MSC) is seeking an inspiring, energetic, strategic leader as its next Executive Director (ED). The successful candidate will demonstrate passion for history and contemporary art and their interplay, and accomplishments as a strategic thinker, fundraiser, team builder, communicator and networker who can translate organizational vision into action.

    The ED will provide strategic direction and overall leadership by articulating vision, strengthening culture, setting goals and empowering the staff team while working collaboratively with the Board of Directors. The ED is responsible for overseeing financial management, fundraising, fostering a positive work environment, building partnerships, and promoting the importance of the arts and humanities in Sonoma County.

    Areas of responsibility include organizational and executive leadership, fundraising and advancement, administrative and marketing, and program…

    Benefits

    Health benefits included. This is a full-time exempt position with the expectation of regular in-person work during the week and availability for evening and weekends.

    Health benefits included. This is a full-time exempt position with the expectation of regular in-person work during the week and availability for evening and weekends.

    Location

    On-site
    425 7th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA

    How to Apply

    Candidates are invited to submit a resume and letter of interest to Kristen Madsen at EDApplication@museumsc.org. Electronic submission is required. 

    Candidates are invited to submit a resume and letter of interest to Kristen Madsen at EDApplication@museumsc.org. Electronic submission is required. 

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