Executive Director

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sciencenter seeks an Executive Director to serve as its chief executive officer, the most visible representative to the board, staff, donors, government agencies, academic partners, and the public. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Trustees through its Executive Committee and is accountable for the Sciencenter’s visionary programs, financial health, and sustained community relevance.

The successful candidate will bring emotional intelligence and maturity to build on a legacy

Job description

The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the Sciencenter and its most visible representative to the board, staff, donors, government agencies, academic partners, and the general public. Reporting to the Board of Trustees through its Executive Committee, the Executive Director is accountable for the Sciencenter’s programmatic vision, its financial health and sustainability, and its continued standing as one of the most respected and beloved institutions in the region — while ensuring the organization remains accessible, relevant, and responsive to a growing and increasingly diverse community. The successful candidate will bring the emotional intelligence, maturity, and secure sense of self to build on a well-loved founding legacy while confidently charting the Sciencenter’s next chapter.