Executive Director

Careerwebsite; United States; Remote; USD 689,000 - 1,102,000; Part time

Job summary

The Museum Association of Arizona is seeking a visionary leader to guide the organization as Executive Director. The ED serves as the chief administrative officer, directing day-to-day operations and implementing policies defined by the Board.

This role oversees membership and communications and supports professional development, advocacy and resource development with the Board and Committees. This is a part-time contract position averaging approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility in

Qualifications

• Experience leading nonprofits and managing complex operations.
• Proven ability to develop memberships and advocate for the sector.
• Strong budgeting, reporting and fiscal management experience.
• Experience governing a board and coordinating committees.

Responsibilities

• Direct administration of membership and communications programs.
• Support for professional development, advocacy and resource development activities of the Board and its Committees.
• Provide long-range vision and oversee the Organizational Plan implementation.
• Collaborate with the Board and staff to advance the mission and community impact.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Management and administration

Membership development

Budgeting and fiscal management

Board governance

Program planning

Marketing and communications

Advocacy and community engagement

Partnerships and coalitions

Project management

Museum operations knowledge

Job description

The Museum Association of Arizona (MAA) is seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to guide the organization into its next chapter under a new Executive Director. The MAA Executive Director serves as the chief administrative officer of the organization, responsible for the day-to-day operations, and initiating and implementing policies and programs approved or defined by the MAA Board. Responsibilities include direct administration of membership and communications programs, and support for professional development, advocacy and resource development activities of the Board and its Committees. The ED reports to the President of MAA and works closely with the MAA Board and its Committees, providing a long range vision for the association through its Operational Plan.

This is a part-time contract position averaging approximately 20 hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling based on organizational needs, programs, meetings, and events. The position includes limited state-wide travel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Nonprofit leadership, management, and administration
• Membership development
• Budget development and fiscal management
• Board governance and stewardship
• Program and conference planning
• Marketing, social media, and external communications
• Written and verbal communication
• Advocacy and community engagement
• Partnership and coalition building
• Project management and organizational systems
• Understanding of museum operations