Texas Association of Museums
Executive Director | Lake Jackson, TX
Texas Association of Museums, Lake Jackson, Texas, United States, 77566
Executive Director | Lake Jackson, TX
Texas Association of Museums
Position:
Executive Director
Compensation:
$60,000–$66,000 (DOE) + PTO/flex schedule
Reports to:
Board of Directors
Status:
Exempt
Organization:
Lake Jackson Historical Association (LJHA)
Budget/Staff:
$274K / 3 full-time employees + 3 part-time employees
Overview The Lake Jackson Historical Association preserves and shares the history of Lake Jackson through three sites, the Lake Jackson Historical Museum, the Alden B. Dow Office Museum, and Jackson Plantation Historic Site, and through programs, collections, and community partnerships. The mission of LJHA is to provide education relative to the history and culture of Lake Jackson, TX.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Partner with the LJHA Board to set direction and ensure organizational health.
Partner with key stakeholders to strengthen community and industry relationships.
Seek professional development opportunities to enhance leadership and organizational capacity.
Fundraising & Grants
Secure and maintain grants, corporate sponsorships, and memberships.
Community Engagement
Serve as LJHA spokesperson and ambassador; strengthen ties with schools, civic groups, tourism agencies, and corporate partners.
Operations & Management
Oversee 3 museum sites, supervise 2 full-time and 3 part-time staff and 15+ volunteers.
Programs & Collections
Direct exhibitions, events, and education programs; ensure ethical collections care.
Finance & Compliance
Manage $274K budget; ensure grant reporting and fiscal transparency.
Qualifications
5+ years leadership in nonprofit/museum setting, including successful track record in managing a nonprofit, fundraising, grant writing, staff supervision, and financial oversight.
Bachelor’s degree in history, education, public administration, museum studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong writing and editing skills, with ability to produce and review clear, grammatically correct content.
Excellent communicator and relationship-builder; bilingual, Spanish-speaking a plus.
Application Submit cover letter, resume, and references to director@ljhistory.org.
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Position:
Executive Director
Compensation:
$60,000–$66,000 (DOE) + PTO/flex schedule
Reports to:
Board of Directors
Status:
Exempt
Organization:
Lake Jackson Historical Association (LJHA)
Budget/Staff:
$274K / 3 full-time employees + 3 part-time employees
Overview The Lake Jackson Historical Association preserves and shares the history of Lake Jackson through three sites, the Lake Jackson Historical Museum, the Alden B. Dow Office Museum, and Jackson Plantation Historic Site, and through programs, collections, and community partnerships. The mission of LJHA is to provide education relative to the history and culture of Lake Jackson, TX.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Partner with the LJHA Board to set direction and ensure organizational health.
Partner with key stakeholders to strengthen community and industry relationships.
Seek professional development opportunities to enhance leadership and organizational capacity.
Fundraising & Grants
Secure and maintain grants, corporate sponsorships, and memberships.
Community Engagement
Serve as LJHA spokesperson and ambassador; strengthen ties with schools, civic groups, tourism agencies, and corporate partners.
Operations & Management
Oversee 3 museum sites, supervise 2 full-time and 3 part-time staff and 15+ volunteers.
Programs & Collections
Direct exhibitions, events, and education programs; ensure ethical collections care.
Finance & Compliance
Manage $274K budget; ensure grant reporting and fiscal transparency.
Qualifications
5+ years leadership in nonprofit/museum setting, including successful track record in managing a nonprofit, fundraising, grant writing, staff supervision, and financial oversight.
Bachelor’s degree in history, education, public administration, museum studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong writing and editing skills, with ability to produce and review clear, grammatically correct content.
Excellent communicator and relationship-builder; bilingual, Spanish-speaking a plus.
Application Submit cover letter, resume, and references to director@ljhistory.org.
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