Executive Director

Do You Want:

• A visible, community-based role where you will oversee museum operations while using your leadership skills to deliver the museum’s mission and goals?
• An opportunity to use your expertise in developing relationships and growing the museum’s visibility as our visionary leader?
• An organization with an involved Board of Directors who will mentor you and support you to achieve results?

The St. Charles History Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating the museum and overseeing more than 15,000 artifacts and 10,000 photographs in its collection.  To support further growth, they are seeking an Executive Director to oversee a small staff as well as museum operations, events, collections, education, volunteers, and fundraising.  This position will appeal to you if you want the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team working with a board of directors to increase the prominence of the St. Charles History Museum in the community.

We Offer:

• An organization with a rich history and a board with a deep passion for St. Charles
• Non-traditional work hours that are flexible but require occasional evening and weekend hours
• Compensation in the range of $50,000 - $60,000 annually
• Paid Vacations (after accrual) and Paid Holidays

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Align with our mission and values, including collecting, preserving, and presenting the history of St. Charles
• Have leadership experience in a nonprofit environment
• Have solid budget management skills
• Have demonstrated fundraising success
• Have strong organizational skills
• Be proactive and willing to be a highly visible symbol of the museum in the community
• Have a Bachelor’s degree and/or three years of progressive business management experience

If you’ve been looking for an Executive Director position with growth potential in an organization with a rich history as well as a clear vision for the future, contact us now! Learn more about this opportunity and download the application package at: https://www.stcmuseum.org/executive-director-job-opportunity