Executive Director, Cultural Museum & Community Growth

Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation support

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives (GRAAMA) seeks an Executive Director to lead our growing cultural institution in Grand Rapids and West Michigan. You will oversee strategy, fiscal stewardship, fundraising, operations, and facilities while advancing our mission to preserve and celebrate Black history and community voices.

Ideal candidates have a BA and 3+ years in fundraising or operations leadership, with strong partnerships across boards, donors, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years in fundraising or operations leadership.
• Ability to collaborate with the Chief Curator, board, and partners.
• Familiarity with Grand Rapids' Black community is a plus.
• Proven track record in donor relationships and securing foundation support.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations including fiscal stewardship, fund development, and facility management.
• Align with mission and champion history, culture, and community engagement.
• Develop and execute a new strategic plan for growth and impact.
• Oversee staff of 6 and day-to-day operations as the organization scales.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Operations leadership

Community engagement

Budget management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives (GRAAMA) seeks an Executive Director to lead our growing cultural institution in Grand Rapids and West Michigan. You will oversee strategy, fiscal stewardship, fundraising, operations, and facilities while advancing our mission to preserve and celebrate Black history and community voices.

Ideal candidates have a BA and 3+ years in fundraising or operations leadership, with strong partnerships across boards, donors, and community partners.