Director, American Folk Art Museum, New York, NY

Posted April 10, 2018

AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM DIRECTOR

New York, NY The American Folk Art Museum seeks a new Director who will join a dynamic institution with a resilient spirit and fresh sense of possibility. The American Folk Art Museum is the premier institution devoted to the creative expressions of self-taught artists, past and present.

Reporting to the President of the board of Trustees, the new Director must have a strong track record of fundraising and/or the ability to build a network of funding sources, particularly individual major donors. After gaining a comprehensive overview of the Museum’s history, collections, purpose, staff, operations, exhibitions, education and public programs, and base of financial support, the Director will focus primarily on assuring the Museum’s fiscal sustainability.

The Director will lead staff in a concerted effort to bolster the Museum’s marketing and public relations, and work closely with Board members and other stakeholders to increase contributed and earned revenue. The Director will directly or indirectly supervise nearly 30 on-call, full-, and part-time staff members. S/he will partner with staff on a strategic approach to audience development and programming to appeal to wider and more diverse audiences.

The Director will also become acquainted with individual Board members and understand their strengths and capabilities, partnering with them to bring forth their best ideas, efforts, resources, and contacts. The American Folk Art Museum has retained the executive search firm of Korn Ferry to assist in the search. Please email nominations and applications (resume/CV and cover letter) to: Naree W.S. Viner, Nonprofit Practice, at [email protected]