Senior Director of External Affairs & Partnerships

Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 108,100 - 204,900; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art invites a strategic leader to serve as Senior Director of External Affairs. Reporting to the Museum Director, the role builds visibility, reputation, and audience engagement across local through national audiences.

You will supervise marketing, communications, design, social media, and digital content while guiding advancement and fundraising. Candidates should have substantial senior experience in museums or similar nonprofits, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of seven years in advancement, communications, or external affairs with leadership experience.
• Experience leading marketing, communications, or fundraising in a museum or nonprofit context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive external affairs strategy to increase visibility and engagement.
• Lead marketing, communications, graphic design, social media and digital content teams.
• Provide strategic direction for museum advancement and donor relations.
• Shape the museum’s public presence and relationships for long-term growth.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

Strategic planning

Staff management

Interpersonal communication

Market research

Project management

Copyright/licensing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Job description

UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art invites a strategic leader to serve as Senior Director of External Affairs. Reporting to the Museum Director, the role builds visibility, reputation, and audience engagement across local through national audiences.

You will supervise marketing, communications, design, social media, and digital content while guiding advancement and fundraising. Candidates should have substantial senior experience in museums or similar nonprofits, with strong