Executive Director, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Mashantucket, CT

Posted April 10, 2018

Under the direction of the Tribal Council or its Designated Body, the incumbent oversees all aspects of Museum operations, including exhibition planning and care, educational programming, research, membership, human resources, merchandising, communications, marketing, and finance, as well as facilities management. Working with Tribal Council or its Designated Body, the executive director develops strategies for fundraising for museum self-sufficiency. The incumbent is responsible for representing the Museum on the national stage, and building industry and academic partnerships in order to shape the reputation and ensure the overall well-being of the Museum for the future.

Demonstrated senior managerial experience in a large-scale museum, with a minimum of five (5) years experience required. Masters or Doctorate degree in Business Administration, Museum Studies, Anthropology, or other related field required. Ten (10) years experience directly leading a large-scale museum may substitute the degree requirement. A working knowledge of Archaeology, Ethnohistory, Ethnography, Ethnobotany, and/or Library Science is preferred. General knowledge of food and beverage operations, retail operations, exhibit planning/design and museum design and construction is also preferred. Effectively communicates with various media and speaks publicly to promote the Museum and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, in collaboration with the MPTN Government Communications office, on a national scale. Should possess a thorough knowledge of museum management, budgeting, and non-profit financial oversight.

Please note that we have designated this position as a “key” position pursuant to the Tribal and Native American Preference Law.

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