Executive Director

Description:

About the Museum The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village represents Delaware’s largest and most important industry. Through our exhibits and associated programming, we strive to increase public awareness and appreciation for the history and future of this vital sector of Delaware’s market economy. Our mission is to:

Promote agricultural education, awareness, and an appreciation for cultural heritage, enriching the lives of the people in our community, our state and beyond our borders.

The Museum's collection has grown exponentially over the past forty+ years and with that many changes have taken place. Among the changes are the phased renovation of our 38,000 sq. ft. building, the restoration of the structures in our historic village and the installation of new exhibits. Our vision is to:

Create a model multi-use facility celebrating Delaware agriculture and the diverse communities served by it.

Learn more about the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village at: www.agriculturalmuseum.org

Executive Director

The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village is currently accepting applications for the salaried position of Executive Director. The successful candidate will present:

• B.A., B.S. or higher, in U.S. history, museum studies, agriculture, business, or related field.
• Experience in Museum/Non-profit management (preferred).

Major Areas of Responsibility

1. Leads Museum fundraising efforts to include the preparation of grant applications.

2. Oversees a variety of capital improvement projects in cooperation with the Museum project manager and Board of Directors, Executive Committee.

3. As Chief Curator, effectively manages the Museum collection and routinely addresses preservation needs associated with the Museum’s historic structures.

4. Leads in the development of new permanent and temporary exhibits.

5. Leads in the development of Museum education programs for elementary, middle, and high school age students.

6. Leads in the development and execution of the annual budget for the Museum.

7. Fosters and maintains relationships with key stakeholders.

8. Professionally manages and supervises Museum senior staff.

Qualifications

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills

2. Project management experience

3. Exhibit curation experience

4. Education program development and delivery experience

5. Budget formulation and execution experience