Executive Director, Connecticut River Museum, Essex, CT

Posted July 24, 2018

The Connecticut River Museum, a regional interdisciplinary museum that explores and documents the history, culture and environment of New England’s largest river, seeks an innovative, collaborative, and experienced leader for the position of Executive Director. The new incumbent will be expected to build on the previous successes of the Museum and will be responsible for working with the Board, Staff, and Community on the final fundraising and implementation of the Connecticut River Discovery Center. S/he will be responsible for positioning the Museum as one of the River Valley’s cultural and environmental leaders. The next Executive Director will have a minimum of 5 years of nonprofit leadership experience; hold at least a master’s degree or equivalent in museum studies, history, environmental science, or nonprofit management; and demonstrate a proven track record of fundraising and working within a complex development structure. S/he will have or be prepared to build a personal understanding and respect for the region’s history and environmental importance and will actively work towards creating a sense of place within the River Valley.

A full job description, required qualifications, Museum background, and the application process can be found here: www.ctrivermuseum.org/news/employmentopportunities/