Executive Director

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JOB DESCRIPTION

SUPERVISOR: Board of Directors
FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full-Time
BENEFITS: Eligible (PTO, life insurance, disability)
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

The Children’s Museum of Findlay, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has been inspiring children, connecting families, and building community through exploration, exhibits, programming, and play since we opened our doors in July 2014. We are a museum just for kids! Located in the Findlay Village Mall, our hands-on exhibits help children aged birth to ten years old learn all about science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through a variety of activities tailored just for their learning experience.

The Executive Director has overall responsibility for fundraising, staff supervision, planning, financial management, program management, marketing, and community relations for the Children’s Museum of Findlay. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board to develop and implement the strategic plan, establish policies, and provide leadership and support for the staff and volunteers. Key responsibilities include overseeing and managing all aspects of the Museum’s operations, exhibits, and education programming; driving all aspects of CMF’s fundraising; being CMF’s face to the community; establishing and nurturing key collaborations with local partners; and developing and executing a long-term strategic plan for the Museum.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee operations and budget to ensure financial integrity, growth, and stability of the organization
  • Develop annual budget and deliver results against budget
  • Manage relationship with 3rd party accounting partner & bookkeeper
  • Prepare and actively focus the Board of Directors on key organizational issues as part of Board and committee meetings
  • Work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and execute strategic plan
  • Oversee Visitor Experience Manager
  • Provide leadership in program development, staff organization, exhibit design and planning, facilities, and programming

Represent the Children’s Museum of Findlay in the Community

  • Manage ongoing strategic partnerships
  • Develop relationships with new partners with the help of the Board of Directors
  • Represent the Museum in community organizations/events
  • Manage relationship with current lessor
  • Oversee all marketing initiatives to promote the museum to the community

Lead fundraising efforts for the Museum

  • Oversee and secure exhibit sponsorships
  • Coordinate strategy on museum’s annual fundraising event and any other fundraising strategies with the Board taking lead on event sponsorships
  • Lead annual operating fund raising
  • Seek, write, and report for grant opportunities
  • Actively participate in fundraising committee activities
  • Build prospective donor lists together with Board (individual, foundation, corporate, etc.)
  • Develop cultivation strategies for prospective donors

Other Responsibilities

  • Conduct annual performance evaluations with direct reports
  • Recruit and interview potential new Board members (with Board Governance & Executive Committees)
  • Network with other non-profit executive directors in community

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.
  • Experience in a leadership role. Non-profit experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative and handle multiple tasks.
  • Strategic thinker who is able to transform vision and ideas into concrete and high-impact programs.
  • Experience with fundraising and driving community initiatives.
  • Exemplary verbal, written communication, and project management skills, and the ability to work with the media.
  • Flexible and passionate about working with youth in a museum setting.
  • Some local travel and travel to annual children’s museum conference

COMPENSATION

This position is a full-time (40 hours/week) salaried (exempt) position with great flexibility, including some remote work and flexible working hours.  The position may also require some weekend and evening hours.  Rate is commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Linnea DiBerardino ([email protected]).

Children’s Museum of Findlay Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.