Executive Director

Position

The Duluth Children’s Museum (DCM) is seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial leader to serve as its new Executive Director (ED).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) or equivalent experience, with 5–8+ years of senior nonprofit leadership experience; museum, arts/culture, STEM, or early childhood education experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated executive skills, including financial and operational leadership, including budgeting, strategic planning, organizational sustainability, performance management and superior writing and verbal communication.
• Proven fundraising success, including major gifts, grant writing, donor cultivation, and partnership development.
• Strong relationship-building and governance experience, with the ability to effectively engage boards, community stakeholders, media, and public officials.
• Collaborative, inclusive leader with excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Museum, overseeing daily operations and partnering with the Board and staff to advance the organization’s mission, vision, and long-term sustainability.
• Lead organizational growth through effective financial management, fundraising, capital campaign oversight, and the development of diverse revenue streams.
• Build, mentor, and support a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture and overseeing talent recruitment, development, and retention.
• Guide the development of innovative exhibits, educational programs, community partnerships, and initiatives that enhance visitor engagement and reflect best practices in the museum field.
• Serve as the Museum’s primary ambassador and advocate, strengthening relationships with donors, stakeholders, government and the community while elevating visibility, public awareness, and support for the organization.
• Work in partnership with the Board and core staff to implement strategic initiatives identified through a recent strategic planning process.

Compensation

Annual salary is $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience. Additional benefits include: Health (80% employer paid) and Life Insurance (employer paid), Retirement savings account matched at up to 3% of your contribution, Paid Time Off of up to 20 days per year, accrued at 1.66 days per month, Flexible work schedule and professional development opportunities, Explore Level membership to the Duluth Children’s Museum.