Executive Director, Natural History & Culture Museum

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle seeks an Executive Director to lead the institution, report to the College of Arts and Sciences Dean at the University of Washington, and steward a $15 million operating budget and a diverse team.

The ideal candidate will bring senior leadership experience, financial stewardship, and a demonstrated commitment to Indigenous engagement, decolonization, and public programming that broadens access to science and culture.

Qualifications

• Requires five+ years of senior leadership experience in educational, scientific, or cultural institutions with budget control and fundraising success.
• Experience in staff development, curatorial, exhibitions, and visitor experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated cultural competence in working with Indigenous communities and communities of color.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to advance the Burke's mission and ensure financial sustainability.
• Cultivate philanthropic support and diversify earned and contributed revenue.
• Represent the Burke publicly with donors, government, and university partners.

Skills

Senior leadership

Budget management

Fundraising

Public engagement

Communication

Indigenous relations

Education

Terminal degree preferred

Job description

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle seeks an Executive Director to lead the institution, report to the College of Arts and Sciences Dean at the University of Washington, and steward a $15 million operating budget and a diverse team.

The ideal candidate will bring senior leadership experience, financial stewardship, and a demonstrated commitment to Indigenous engagement, decolonization, and public programming that broadens access to science and culture.