Current Opportunities
Executive Director
The Museum of Fine Arts, Washington County, in Hagerstown Maryland, seeks an experienced Director to take the reins of a thriving and vibrant museum and carry it forward in creative, thoughtful and strategic ways. Oversee a $1.3M annual budget, 18 staff, 125 volunteers, and a significant collection of American and European painting and works on paper, plus other global collections. Report to a 19-member Board of Trustees. OPPORTUNITIES: fill a newly-endowed educator position, develop new art-education initiatives; shepherd and grow a successful, beloved regional museum; build capacity to become an even-better-known regional cultural destination. RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee multi-faceted museum programming and operations, be the face of the museum and an effective advocate and communicator with broad constituencies. Fundraise for resources to build capacity and extend the museum’s diversity, reach and impact. Develop long-range financial and strategic plans, mentor staff. Located in semi-rural, history-rich, Western Maryland, 90 minutes from Baltimore and DC. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum five years’ experience in a museum executive-leadership position. Minimum M.A. or M.F.A. Fundraising track-record; excellent communication/collaboration skills; engaging, creative leader, enthusiastic to be part of community. Details/how to apply at www.museum-search.com/open-searches/. Apply by 2/17/2020 to SearchandRef@museum-search.com. EOE. Nominations welcome.