Executive Director

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.