Under the direction of the Tribal Council or its designee(s), the incumbent oversees all aspects of Museum operations, including exhibition planning and care, educational programming, research, membership, merchandising, communications, marketing, and finance, as well as facilities management. Working with Tribal Council or its designee(s), the executive director develops strategies for fundraising for museum self-sufficiency. The incumbent is responsible for representing the Museum on the local and national stage, as well as building industry and academic partnerships in order to shape the reputation and ensure the overall well-being of the Museum for the future. Demonstrated senior managerial experience in a large-scale museum, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience required. Masters or Doctorate degree in Business Administration, Museum Studies, Anthropology, or other related field required. Ten (10) years of experience directly leading a large-scale museum may substitute the degree requirement. A working knowledge of Archaeology, Ethnohistory, Ethnography, Ethnobotany, and/or Library Science is highly desired. General knowledge of food and beverage operations, retail operations, exhibit planning/design, and museum design and construction is also highly desired. This position requires flexibility in the work schedule, which includes holidays and weekends. Must demonstrate leadership, integrity, and vision in order to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, and donors. Demonstrates excellent managerial, planning, organizational and administrative skills. Effectively communicates with various media and speaks publicly to promote the Museum and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, in collaboration with the MPTN Government Communications office, on a national scale. Should possess a thorough knowledge of museum management, budgeting, and non-profit financial oversight. Although we have designated this position as a "key" position pursuant to the Tribal and Native American Preference Law, we encourage qualified Tribal members and other preference eligible individuals to apply.
Skills Required
- Minimum five years of senior managerial experience in a large-scale museum
- Master’s or doctorate degree in Business Administration, Museum Studies, Anthropology, or a related field
- Ten years of experience directly leading a large-scale museum may substitute for the degree requirement
- Leadership, integrity, and vision to motivate staff, volunteers, and donors
- Excellent managerial, planning, organizational, and administrative skills
- Effective communication and public speaking abilities
- Thorough knowledge of museum management, budgeting, and nonprofit financial oversight
- Flexibility to work holidays and weekends
- Working knowledge of archaeology, ethnohistory, ethnography, ethnobotany, and/or library science
- General knowledge of food and beverage operations, retail operations, exhibit planning and design, and museum design and construction
What We Do
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center is a tribally owned and operated educational museum and research institution that brings to life the history of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It serves as a resource on Native American histories and cultures in the Northeast and regional natural history. Its exhibitions, classrooms, archives, collections, and archaeology and conservation laboratories support cultural learning and research; its mission is to strengthen Pequot culture.
