World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, Fort Lauderdale
Closing Date: Jul 24,2022
POSITION SUMMARY
Position of Executive Director the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center (WAM) serves as WAM’s Administrator reporting to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors. This is a dynamic role for a highly motivated, innovative, engaging and passionate leader who understands the historical significance of the HIV Epidemic’s timeline, its impact on communities and factors contributing to stigma. The Executive Director is accountable for all aspects of the museum’s operation which includes strategy, marketing and public relations, development, exhibit curation, events and programs, facilities, financial management, human resources, technology and security. The Executive Director is also directly accountable for the guest experience, membership expansion and continuous improvement of the museum. Success in this role requires moving the organization ahead while preserving the qualities from which the organization has derived its success. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader and motivator committed to fostering a positive and forward-thinking environment.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The following illustrative responsibilities are not intended to describe every function that may be required by position of Executive Director to successfully lead WAM. The omission of specific statements or duties does not preclude the Board from assigning additional duties which are industry standards and advance the museum.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s Degree is required with a minimum of 10 years’ progressive senior museum or not-for-profit management. The education requirement may be substituted with a combination of education and relevant senior museum work or related non-profit. Must possess exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. A proven development and fundraising track record is required. The selected candidate will have an outstanding record of operational results in the museum or arts-related, or education or HIV non-profit field.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Travel with occasional overnight stay may be necessary; work schedule will include some evenings and weekends.
Percentage of efforts: Fundraising/Revenue Generation (70%), Administration (10%), PR/Marketing (10%), and Human Resources (staff and volunteers) (10%).
Salary commensurate with experience: $65,000-$80,000.
Selected candidates will receive pre-interview screening questions and must be available by appointment at a TBD in early 2022.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
COVID-19 considerations:
WAM strongly encourages the use of masks and adhere to local safety protocols.
Please email your resume to: requel@worldaidsmuseum.org