Executive Director - Maine Mineral & Gem Museum : Job Details

Executive Director

Maine Mineral & Gem Museum

Job Location : Bethel,ME, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-10T01:21:47Z

Job Description :

Featuring 17 interactive exhibits, a research lab and the largest specimens of the Moon and Mars on Earth, The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum (“MMGM”) is the foremost science museum in Maine. Established December 2019, the MMGM is located in the foothills of the White Mountains in the town of Bethel — in close proximity to ski resorts and 75 miles from Portland.

The Executive Director is a full-time position ensuring the successful operation of the MMGM. The Executive Director provides leadership, vision and long-term planning while also overseeing fundraising as well as community, media and political relations.

Leadership and Board Relations:
  • Collaborates with the Board of Trustees to develop strategic priorities, annual goals and the long-term vision.
  • Provides leadership and mentorship in the development of a cohesive, collaborative, inclusive and safe institutional culture.
  • Ensures compliance of all licenses and MMGM's 501c3 status.
  • Keeps the Board apprised of institutional developments to assist in facilitating the Board's governance and financial oversight.
  • Administrative Oversight:
  • Supervises employees and oversees operations — including programming, educational initiatives and collection management.
  • Plans and presents exhibits, lectures and outreach programs with museum curator.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of workplace safety protocols, risk assessments and crisis response.
  • Community Engagement and Public Relations:
  • Develops programs and activities of benefit to the community.
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies.
  • Oversees communications disseminated by the Museum including the website, newsletter, press releases and the social media presence.
  • Cultivates and elevates relations with schools, businesses, community organizations, local, state and federal government officials, writers, assignment editors, etc.
  • Fundraising and Fiscal Management:
  • Collaborates with the Development Committee to create and then helm fundraising efforts including major gifts, corporate sponsorship, grants, membership and events.
  • Works with the MMGM Treasurer and Finance Committee to develop the MMGM's annual budget and monitor adherence to budgets, financial and accounting responsibilities.
  • Minimum Professional Qualification:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Managerial and leadership experience (non-profit experience is a plus).
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Compensation: $85,000 to $100,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, on-site position. Periodic weekend and evening work will be required.

    If interested, please provide a cover letter, resume and three professional references to [email protected].

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