Posted September 5, 2014

The Newport Art Museum & Association seeks a new Executive Director during an exciting time of growth and renewed institutional focus. The Museum has an operating budget of $1.5 million, a staff of 12 full-time and 18 part-time staff, 20-30 artist/faculty independent contractors and an endowment approaching $3 million. Membership stands at 3,000, with yearly attendance at 25,000. The Executive Director is the Museum’s chief executive and operating officer and directs all operational, administrative and programmatic aspects of the Museum and school. The Museum seeks a dedicated, charismatic museum professional with at least five years of management and supervisory experience and the capacity for sound fiscal management, relationship building and resource development. An earned baccalaureate degree and a graduate or professional degree in a relevant discipline are required. Expressions of interest, applications, nominations and inquiries should be directed to the Museum’s search consultant, Chuck O’Boyle of C. V. O’Boyle, LLC, at chuck@cvoboyle.com, who will furnish a detailed specification and an internal job description upon request. Telephone inquiries are also welcome and may be made to Mr. O’Boyle directly at (401) 919-5767.