The next leader of the Wheelwright Museum will be an experienced museum director or institutional leader who brings focus and vision, fundraising expertise, and a collaborative leadership style to guide the Museum towards its long-term goals. Responsibilities include leading and implementing the Museum’s long-range strategic plan, partnering closely with the Board of Trustees on governance and fundraising, and increase institutional capacity through thoughtful hiring and organizational development. The role also includes leading fundraising initiatives, supporting financial sustainability and operational management, overseeing policies, facilities and human resources, and advancing key capital and campus projects, including the Mittler Gallery renovation. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with curatorial and program staff to support exhibitions, educational programming, collections stewardship and audience engagement while upholding strong ethical standards related to Native collections and community partnerships. As the Museum’s primary spokesperson, the Executive Director will expand and diversify audiences, strengthen relationships locally and nationally and elevate awareness of the Wheelwright Museum.

Salary Range: $190,000-230,000