Posted September 5, 2014

 

ByalaSearch LLC is pleased to announce that it has been retained by the Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland, to identify candidates for the position of Director. The Director is the senior officer, reporting to the Board of Trustees and overseeing all of the Museum’s activities. The Director leads the most prestigious arts organization on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Essential to this role is his/her innate ease in serving as a community leader across a broad demographic spectrum. The new Director will lead a capital campaign to raise $5 million to achieve goals outlined in the Museum’s Strategic Plan: 1. Provide expanded opportunities for education, practice and appreciation of the arts; 2. Grow ability to collect, conserve and exhibit high quality art; 3. Operate in ways that ensure breakeven or better performance and long-term financial stability; and 4. Explore ways to expand community awareness, participation and partnership. Position Description: The Museum Director is responsible for the professional management of the Museum, establishing, in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, priorities, strategies and initiatives to achieve the organization’s goals. The Director serves as the Museum’s primary spokesperson and advocate and participates in community and professional organizations to build awareness and support. The position requires considerable public relations skills. Please see the full position specification at this link: http://www.byalasearch.com/pdf/ByalaSearch%20LLC%20Position%20and%20Candidate%20Specification%20-%20Academy%20Art%20Museum%20-%20Director.pdf Kindly send nominations or expressions of interest to: aamdir@byalasearch.com​ ByalaSearch LLC T: (212) 547–9536