Executive Director [C.R. Smith Museum, Fort Worth, TX]

Description

Position Summary: As a member of the Corporate Communications/Employee Engagement team, this individual will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the C.R. Smith Museum, a 501c3 associated with American Airlines.  The executive director (ED) also will lead the development and implementation of a potential museum redesign, enhance fundraising and marketing efforts and oversee a team of 11 people.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In partnership with its board of directors, sets the strategic direction ensuring profitable museum programs for the public and engaging opportunities for employees and retirees.
• Develops, maintains, and supports a strong Board of Directors; actively engaging and energizing volunteers, event committees and partnering organizations
• Develops and implements annual operating/fundraising plans in partnership with the Board of Directors to ensure the successful achievement of goals
• Leads and oversees the volunteer engagement efforts
• Collaborates with internal communications partners to create effective communication plans that inform and inspire our employees from our diverse workgroups throughout the system

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, business or related field

• Minimum 8 years relatable museum experience with proven results
• Passion for aviation preferred
• Demonstrated strength in partnering with volunteer boards with the ability to cultivate existing board member relations; experience in an executive director role preferred
• Proven skills in managing and leading a team
• Passion for the mission – a record of being fully committed to advancing education, particularly STEM – inspiring minds in all sectors of the community.
• Possess business and financial (P&L) experience to ensure healthy financial operations in a customer-focused, high-transaction environment.
• Success in working with a board of directors and the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships; ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
• Robust experience in marketing, community development and fundraising
• Flexibility to travel as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), and various social media platforms