Assistant Executive Director — Museum Operations

George Ohr; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, Mississippi, seeks an Assistant Executive Director to join the senior leadership team. The AED serves as second-in-command, guiding administration, personnel, and day-to-day operations in close partnership with the Executive Director.

The role translates strategic priorities into coordinated actions, supervises key offices, supports fundraising, ensures policy adherence, and represents the Museum publicly when required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in arts administration or related field.
• Minimum five years of professional experience in a museum, cultural, nonprofit, educational, or similar mission-driven organization.
• At least two years in a management, senior administrative, or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the administrative, business, personnel, and operational direction of the Museum.
• Collaborate with Executive Director in strategic planning and budgeting.
• Supervise and develop AED reporting staff within the approved structure.
• Support fundraising efforts and donor programs in coordination with development staff.
• Represent the Museum publicly in coordination with the Executive Director.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Fundraising

Communications

Relationship building

Team building

Education

Master’s degree in arts administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree in arts administration or related discipline

Job description

Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, Mississippi, seeks an Assistant Executive Director to join the senior leadership team. The AED serves as second-in-command, guiding administration, personnel, and day-to-day operations in close partnership with the Executive Director.

The role translates strategic priorities into coordinated actions, supervises key offices, supports fundraising, ensures policy adherence, and represents the Museum publicly when required.