Executive Director

Featuring 17 interactive exhibits, a research lab and the largest specimens of the Moon and Mars on Earth, The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum (“MMGM”) is the foremost science museum in Maine. Established December 2019, the MMGM is located in the foothills of the White Mountains in the town of Bethel — in close proximity to ski resorts and 75 miles from Portland.

The Executive Director is a full time position insuring the successful operation of the MMGM. The Executive Director provides leadership, vision and long-term planning while also overseeing fundraising as well as community, media and political relations

Leadership and Board Relations:
·    Collaborates with the Board of Trustees to develop strategic priorities, annual goals and the long-term vision
·    Provides leadership and mentorship in the development of a cohesive, collaborative, inclusive and safe institutional culture
·    Ensures compliance of all licenses and MMGM’s 501c3 status
·    Keeps the Board apprised of institutional developments to assist facilitating the Board’s governance and financial oversight

Administrative Oversight:
·    Supervises employees and oversees operations — including programming, educational initiatives and collection management
·    Plans and presents exhibits, lectures and outreach programs with museum curator
·    Responsible for the maintenance of workplace safety protocols, risk assessments and crisis response

Community Engagement and Public Relations:
·    Develops programs and activities of benefit to the community
·    Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies
·    Oversees communications disseminated by the Museum including the website, newsletter, press releases and the social media presence
·    Cultivates and elevates relations with schools, businesses, community organizations local, state and federal government officials, writers, assignment editors, etc.

Fundraising and Fiscal Management:
·    Collaborates with the Development Committee to create and then helm fundraising efforts including major gifts, corporate sponsorship, grants, membership and events
·    Work with the MMGM Treasurer and Finance Committee to develop the MMGM’s annual budget and also monitor the adherence to budgets, financial and accounting responsibilities

Minimum Professional Qualification
·      Bachelor’s degree
·      Managerial and leadership experience (non-profit experience is a plus)
·      Excellent leadership and communication skills

Compensation:  $85,000 to $100,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, on-site position. Periodic weekend and evening work will be required

If interested, please provide a cover letter, resume and three professional references to jsiraco@mainemineralmuseum.org.