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 🔗Executive Director

  • Full Time
  • Winchester, VA
  • $235,000 - $280,000 USD / Year
  • Job Summary: The Executive Director and CEO will provide visionary leadership for the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley and lead the current strategic and master plans to advance the mission, vision, and goals of MSV.
  • Job Qualifications:

    A bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience with demonstrable results at a museum, in the arts, or a related field is required. Proven success in the areas of fiscal management, fundraising, operations, and leadership of complex and dynamic organizations is essential. Experience navigating change and inspiring a high-achieving team of creative professionals is needed. A deep dedication to community building and connections to both people and place is expected. A profound and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion is required. Exceptional writing abilities and verbal presentation skills are essential. A broad range of life experience is welcome.

  • How to Apply:

    Submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments.

  • Application URL: https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/museum-of-the-shenandoah-valley-seeks-executive-director-ceo/

Website The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV), located in Winchester, Virginia, stands as a cornerstone of cultural preservation and enrichment in the Shenandoah Valley region. Opened in 2005 and designed by the distinguished architect Michael Graves, the MSV mission is to preserve and enrich the cultural life and heritage of the Valley. It is a multifaceted institution that includes a comprehensive museum, curated gardens, the Valley’s only art park, and the historic Glen Burnie House, all spread over an expansive campus welcoming over 200,000 visitors annually. The MSV campus features over 200 acres of land, and the Art Trails are ranked a “best place to hike in the Shenandoah Valley” according to AllTrails.com.

The Executive Director and CEO will provide visionary leadership for the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley and lead the current strategic and master plans to advance the mission, vision, and goals of MSV. Reporting to the MSV Board of Trustees, the Executive Director and CEO will lead, direct, and mentor museum staff, oversee operations, and ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effective management of human, financial, and technological resources. This individual will identify, cultivate, and build relations to support the museum’s growth as an institution in service to its diverse community, while also exploring and expanding partnerships locally, regionally, and nationally. The Executive Director and CEO will lead fundraising efforts from public and private sector sources and be an active participant in current cultural conversations concerning diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.