Strategic Deputy Director, Museum Growth & Impact

Miami-Childrens-Museum-Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children's Museum seeks a Deputy Director to partner with the CEO in advancing mission, growth, and organizational excellence. The role spans development, marketing, finance, technology, and partnerships to raise theMuseum’s brand and community presence.

The Deputy Director will lead philanthropy, corporate partnerships, events, donor engagement, and stewardship, while ensuring strong operational performance across departments and acting as CEO in their absence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit, museum, or mission-driven organizations.
• Proven success in philanthropy, marketing, strategy, and growth.
• Strong financial acumen and budget/forecasting experience with senior finance partners.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative leader able to work across departments and with external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to translate priorities into measurable results.
• Lead development, partnerships, events, donor engagement and stewardship.
• Guide marketing, PR to grow attendance, revenue and visibility.
• Collaborate with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and board reporting.
• Drive technology, cybersecurity, data systems and digital transformation.
• Represent the Museum with philanthropic, corporate and civic partners.
• Strengthen systems and cross-department collaboration across the organization.
• Provide leadership in the CEO/Executive Director’s absence.

Skills

Executive leadership

Philanthropy

Marketing

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Communication

Collaboration

Board engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Miami Children's Museum seeks a Deputy Director to partner with the CEO in advancing mission, growth, and organizational excellence. The role spans development, marketing, finance, technology, and partnerships to raise theMuseum’s brand and community presence.

The Deputy Director will lead philanthropy, corporate partnerships, events, donor engagement, and stewardship, while ensuring strong operational performance across departments and acting as CEO in their absence.