Ella Sharp Museum Executive Director

Michigan Association of School Boards; Jackson (MI); In loco; USD 77.000 - 94.000; Tempo pieno

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Ella Sharp Museum seeks an Executive Director to drive the mission and work alongside the Board of Trustees to ensure strong operations, fiscal stewardship, and long‑term organizational health.

The role requires leadership across exhibitions, education, fundraising, and community partnerships, with a willingness to engage beyond traditional hours as needed to realize the museum’s mission.

Competenze

• Must have a proven track record in nonprofit fundraising across multiple revenue streams.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to trust, empower, and inspire staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; receptive to feedback and challenges.

Mansioni

• Represent the Ella Sharp Museum confidently in community, cultural, educational and business activities.
• Build relationships beyond the museum campus and be a visible point of contact.
• Lead decisions around exhibitions, educational programs, fundraising, partnerships, and spending.
• Lead staff by setting clear expectations, addressing performance concerns, and holding the team accountable for advancing the museum’s mission.
• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to provide candid information and align priorities with resources and capacity.
• Oversee the operational budget and secure charitable support, grants, and foundation funding.

Conoscenze

Fundraising leadership

Nonprofit governance

Staff empowerment

Community engagement

Strategic planning

Communication skills

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Deadline: December 4, 2026
District/Organization: Ella Sharp Museum
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $85,000 Minimum Salary

About the role: The Executive Director is the driving force behind the mission and vision of the museum, is the key leader to the staff, and works hand-in-hand with the Board of Trustees to ensure effective operations, financial resource management, and long‑term health of the organization. They often work outside of traditional nine‑to‑five hours Monday‑Friday as needed to ensure the museum mission and values are realized.

We are seeking an individual who demonstrates the following qualities and experience:

• A strong passion for the mission and vision of the Ella Sharp Museum.
• The ability to trust, empower, and inspire museum staff.
• Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising across multiple revenue streams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a willingness to listen to challenges and feedback.
• Authenticity and integrity in leadership.
• Proven experience and success in the museum and/or non‑profit field.
• A commitment to becoming actively involved in building relationships within the Jackson community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Represent the Ella Sharp Museum confidently and consistently by participating in civil, cultural, educational, and business activities within the organization and community.
• Build relationships beyond the museum’s campus and be visible as an accessible point of contact.
• Lead the museum’s decisions around exhibitions, educational programing, fundraising, partnerships, and spending.
• Lead staff by setting clear expectations, addressing performance concerns swiftly, and holding team accountable for work that advances the museum’s mission.
• Work constructively with the Board of Trustees to provide candid information and carry out agreed priorities while keeping mission, resources, and organizational capacity front and center.
• Oversee operational budget and manage efforts to secure charitable support, grants, and foundation funding.