Visionary Museum Director, Modern & Contemporary Art

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Gambier (OH); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gund at Kenyon College seeks a visionary Director to lead strategic growth, programming, and museum operations within Kenyon’s academic setting. The role partners with the College President and Board to amplify the museum’s profile in the modern and contemporary art world.

The Director will oversee staff, budgeting, expansion planning, and transformative fundraising, ensuring robust engagement with scholars, students, and visitors. Salary starts at $175,000 with a full benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Shape The Gund’s continuing dynamic growth and have full management responsibility for the museum, its team, and its operations.
• Develop compelling and inspiring programming connected to Kenyon’s academic community and expand the museum’s significance in the modern/contemporary art world.
• Oversee major expansion planning, curatorial initiatives, and transformative funding strategies.

Job description

The Gund at Kenyon College seeks a visionary Director to lead strategic growth, programming, and museum operations within Kenyon’s academic setting. The role partners with the College President and Board to amplify the museum’s profile in the modern and contemporary art world.

The Director will oversee staff, budgeting, expansion planning, and transformative fundraising, ensuring robust engagement with scholars, students, and visitors. Salary starts at $175,000 with a full benefits package.