Executive Director

The Executive Director is a dynamic leader, relationship builder, and strategic thinker, responsible for the leadership of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM), including its artistic vision and all of its programming, strategic, fiscal and institutional priorities, as well as local engagement, statewide, and national relations.

MMAM is seeking a leader for all facets of the organization, including developing and managing the organization’s operating budget, and guiding and developing a talented staff of professionals responsible for executing this vision.

The Executive Director leads the strategy and leverages staff, board, volunteers, and partnerships to ensure MMAM is a committed and engaged partner in the Winona community, across the state of Minnesota, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Administration, Governance and Strategy

• Manage, mentor, and support a dedicated, talented, and knowledgeable staff
• Partner with the Board of Directors on the governance and fiscal stability of the organization
• Serve on MMAM’s committees as a non-voting member
• Guide the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan

Engagement

• Set the strategy for the curatorial team to plan a dynamic roster of exhibitions and programs, representing a wide variety of artistic media and the diversity of artists
• Set the strategy for collections growth and ensure standards for collections stewardship and care
• Grow the lending partners and museum partners

Advancement

• Set the strategy to execute a strong, effective, and measurable communications plan and ensure a consistent and strong brand is visible and broadcast widely
• Set the growth strategy and implement a rigorous fundraising strategy to grow the museum’s annual fund, membership program, planned giving and related development strategies
• Develop and implement an annual plan to secure grants and maintain relationships with granting agencies and foundations.
• Maintain strong and consistent relationships with major donors, volunteers, and key constituents

Enterprise

• Set the growth strategy and implement an aggressive enterprise strategy to grow the museum’s earned revenues
• Develop and implement an annual plan for mission-related and non-mission-related revenue-generating activities

Other

• Assists with other tasks (membership, donor, foundation, and sponsor relations)

Position Specifics

Skills & Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in business, arts management, or non-profit organization management and/or equivalent experience in a pertinent field
• Experience working in a museum, arts or cultural organization
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus three to five years of related experience
• Superior supervisory skills
• The ability to work effectively with a board of directors, staff, volunteers, members, patrons, donors, media, and the community
• The ability to work independently, under pressure, and resolve complex problems as they arise
• Precision time-management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Inspirational leadership style that combines organizational competence with strong management and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative spirit and desire to engage with a variety of MMAM departments and outside organizations
• Experience in customer service and administrative procedures
• Possess the ability to problem solve in a quick and resourceful manner
• Data management and reporting experience
• Ability to handle a variety of operations simultaneously and prioritize tasks
• Proven ability to work with a wide range of personalities and people across a variety of generations, backgrounds and abilities
• Stellar interpersonal social skills

• Collaborative spirit and desire to engage with a variety of MMAM departments and outside organizations to support the MMAM’s operational and organizational goals
• Possess the ability to problem solve in a quick and resourceful manner
• Budget and project management experience
• Ability to handle a variety of operations simultaneously
• Proven ability to work with a wide range of personalities and people across a variety of generations and cultural backgrounds