Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company seeks a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic, operational, and visionary leadership for a multifaceted cultural and educational organization. Working in partnership with its governing board and senior leaders, the CEO will set the organization’s direction, align resources with its mission, and guide programming and experiences across the arts, sciences, and education. The role will strengthen fundraising and long-term sustainability, expand access and community impact, and build partnerships with schools and other community organizations. As a visible ambassador, the CEO will cultivate relationships with donors and community leaders while stewarding the organization’s finances, facilities, and staff. The ideal candidate will bring senior leadership experience in a museum, performing arts organization, science center, educational institution, cultural organization, or similar mission-driven enterprise. Demonstrated success cultivating and stewarding major gifts, exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, and the ability to lead high-performing teams are required. Candidates should be able to partner effectively with a governing board, articulate a compelling strategic vision, and guide organizational change and collaboration. Strong financial acumen—including experience with budgets, forecasting, investments, endowments, and long-range planning—and sound stewardship of institutional resources are also essential.