Executive Director

Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum; Town of Red Hook (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum in Red Hook, NY seeks an Executive Director with a strong development background to lead the nonprofit and grow revenues. The Director reports to the Board of Trustees and oversees administration, ticket revenues & donations, marketing & communications, financial oversight, and air show operations.

This is a full-time role with focus around the mid-June to mid-October air show season.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in revenue growth.
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in marketing & communications.
• Exceptional organizational ability.
• General computer skills.
• Understanding of the use of websites and social media.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall operation with emphasis on development and growth.
• Admin, ticket revenues & donations, marketing & communications, financial oversight.
• Operations of Air Shows and Events, HR and facilities.
• Coordinate maintaining the Collection and work with Board committees.
• Develop and present programming to advance the Aerodrome mission.
• Run-up to, and actual air show season from mid-June to mid-October.

Job description

Salary: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026

Nonprofit

The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, America’s first flying museum of vintage aircraft, is seeking an Executive Director with a strong Development background. The Director reports to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for the overall operation, with a special emphasis on development and economic growth. It includes administration, ticket revenues & donations, marketing & communications, financial oversight, operations of Air Shows and Events, human resources, and facilities. The Director coordinates maintaining the Collection and works with the appropriate Board committees. The Director initiates and maintains relationships with educational institutions, community groups, and aviation-based organizations. He or she develops and presents programing to advance the Aerodrome mission to the public. This is a full-time position with a concentration in the run up to, and actual air show season of, mid-June to mid-October. Requirements: Demonstrated experience in revenue growth, excellent management and interpersonal skills, experience in marketing & communications, exceptional organizational ability, general computer skills, and an understanding of the use of websites and social media. A post-secondary degree and an interest in history and education is highly desired. To be considered candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter explaining how their abilities and experience qualify them for the position.