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The Architecture + Design Museum (A+D Museum) is seeking a new Executive Director to lead and assume primary responsibility for the management of all operations for this 23-year legacy institution.
The Executive Director is responsible for implementing the Museum’s 2025-2028 Strategic Plan approved by A+D Staff and Board of Directors in regard to its Curatorial, Education, inclusivity, and Fiscal objectives, as well as personnel management and the execution of daily Museum activities alongside the Assistant Director.
Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Fundraising/Grant Writing and Financial Management
Outreach and Public Program Development, in collaboration with the Assistant Director
Curating Architecture/Design Exhibitions in collaboration with the Assistant Director
First Order of Business- There are key practical and institutional considerations which the Executive Director, together with the Board of Directors, will need to address from day one:
// Practical Challenges
Securing Funds to Hire a Grant Writing Consultant
Working with the Executive Board and the AD to organize Celebrate, the A+D Museum’s
annual fundraising gala, in September 2024
//Institutional Challenges
Expanding A+D’s presence in the community, and building educational programs.
Building the museum’s identity among Los Angeles cultural/arts institutions
Post COVID, solidifying sustainability and growth
Requirements
Potential candidates should have substantial experience in:
Museum / Non-profit leadership
Teamworking Skills
Significant fundraising/ Grant writing achievements
Curatorial / programming contributions to contemporary art and architecture.
Qualified candidates have an accredited academic degree in one of the following:
Architecture
Design
Administration
Museum Studies or related
Must also carry proficiency in : Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Asana, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.
How to Apply
Please direct letters of interest to nancy@aplusd.org and info@aplusd.org and include CV , Fundraising/Grant Writing Work Samples, and Design Portfolio (if applicable). We will be starting interviewing asap so don’t hesitate to apply! Applications close July 6th.
A+D Museum looks forward to your applications!
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Posted on June 6