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American Jazz Museum

Executive Director

Kansas City, MO

$170K - $190K/yr

AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM Executive Director Opportunity Kansas City, Missouri THE OPPORTUNITY The American Jazz Museum seeks a visionary and strategic Executive Director to lead the organization through ...

Brown County

Museum Director

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$95K/yr

Collaborates with the Neville Public Museum Foundation Board and its Executive Director to coordinate, promote, and market museum programs, exhibitions, educational opportunities, community ...

Brown County, WI

Museum Director

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$95K/yr

Collaborates with the Neville Public Museum Foundation Board and its Executive Director to coordinate, promote, and market museum programs, exhibitions, educational opportunities, community ...

Country Music Foundation

Museum Preparator

Nashville, TN · On-site

Museum Preparator FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Exempt The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum ... This position reports to the Executive Director of Exhibitions and Curatorial Services. Excellent ...

Georgia Southern University

Museum Director

Statesboro, GA · On-site

$78K - $102K/yr

A minimum of five year's museum or cultural resource executive management experience * Demonstrated success in the development and administrative management of programs and personnel * Successful ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

$74K/yr

About the Position: Serves as Museum Curator of the National Mounted Warrior Museum ... Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 * Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)

US Department of the Army

$74K/yr

About the Position: Serves as Museum Curator of the National Mounted Warrior Museum ... Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 * Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)

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Executive Director

Executive Director

American Jazz Museum

Kansas City, MO

$170K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM
Executive Director Opportunity
Kansas City, Missouri
THE OPPORTUNITY
The American Jazz Museum seeks a visionary and strategic Executive Director to lead the organization through its next phase of growth, national positioning, and institutional renewal. Serving as the chief executive leader, the Executive Director will provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership across the Museum and its affiliated venues—the Gem Theater and The Blue Room—while advancing the organization’s mission and strengthening its role as a premier cultural destination. This is a defining leadership opportunity to elevate the Museum’s profile, expand revenue streams, and guide a dynamic period of transformation in advance of major milestones.
LEADERSHIP MANDATE
Strategic amp; Transformational Leadership: Establish and execute a clear vision that drives growth and sustainability; lead transformation with measurable impact.
Organizational Renewal amp; Team Leadership: Lead organizational renewal, recruit and build a high-performing team, and foster a culture of excellence.
Mission Stewardship: Ensure all operations and programming reflect the Museum’s mission and cultural integrity.
Operations amp; Revenue: Oversee operations, expand revenue streams, and ensure financial sustainability.
Board amp; Community Engagement: Partner with the Board and serve as primary ambassador to stakeholders.KEY PRIORITIES
  • Organizational and talent restructuring
  • Revenue diversification and sustainability
  • Enhanced national visibility
  • Capital improvements (~$3.2M)

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate is a dynamic, mission-driven executive with experience leading complex organizations through growth and transformation, with strong leadership, operational expertise, and a proven ability to build high-performing teams.

CLOSING
This role requires a leader who is both a builder and a steward—capable of assembling a high-caliber team, strengthening institutional foundations, and ensuring the Museum consistently delivers on its mission with excellence, relevance, and integrity.

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