The Grand Rapids Art Museum has opened a search for its Chief Operating Officer.

The 125,000 square foot museum, popularly known as GRAM, is an independent, non-profit and nationally-accredited art museum positioned at the vibrant heart of Michigan’s second largest city. Founded in 1910, GRAM’s 2007 facility is the world’s first LEED Gold-certified art museum. GRAM preserves and exhibits a notable permanent collection of 5,000 works of historic and contemporary art that support and advance its educational mission. Focusing on art, design, and creativity, GRAM seeks to provide diverse platforms for experiences, ideas, and dialogue that enrich the human spirit and build practical learning skills. Through dynamic exhibitions, collections, learning initiatives, and community collaborations, GRAM increasingly serves as a cultural beacon and civic anchor for West Michigan.

The successful candidate for Chief Operating Officer will direct and implement dynamic and innovative management of daily operations, finances and business strategies that support the board-adopted strategic plan of this growing, vital institution. Reporting to the Director and CEO, s/he will supervise multiple department heads including Human Resources, Comptroller, Museum Retail Manager, Special Events Manager, Facilities Manager, Volunteer Services Manager, and Catering and Beverage Manager.

Additional information and procedures for confidential-application are posted at http://www.artmuseumgr.org/about/employment/ Applications will be reviewed beginning March 9, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

Timothy Chester of Timothy J. Chester & Associates, a consultant with The Museum Group, is assisting the Grand Rapids Art Museum with this search.

Job Requirements
Please visit the GRAM website at http://www.artmuseumgr.org/about/employment/ for a full listing of job duties and requirements.

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Contact Person: Timothy Chester
Email Address: tim@timothyjchester.com