Our client, an art museum based in NYC, is looking for a COO for their team.

Chief Operating Officer

At the direction of the CEO, the COO will collaboratively lead and coordinate daily operations of the museum from a systems perspective. Manage and implement operational goals in support of the Museum’s strategic plan; report to CEO on status and outcomes. Supervise senior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the museum as directed by the CEO.

• Communicate the CEO’s vision and directions to senior staff; advise the CEO on operational topics and progress reports.

• Assist the senior staff in executing projects and implementing operational systems in concert with the Museum’s strategic plan.

• Collaborate with senior staff to report and analyze performance data and outcome metrics.

• Supervise the senior staff.

• Facilitate operational goal achievement through collaborative assignment of human, capital or facility resources and consideration of programmatic organization.

• Coordinate implementation of new cross-departmental processes and systems, ranging from technology to programs.

• Maintain the operational calendar for exhibitions, projects and programs.

• Represent the CEO at internal and external meetings.

• Support philanthropic relationships and communications.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

• 10 years professional experience with a demonstrated understanding of organizational leadership, servant leadership, general management, planning and policy; museum, cultural, or education experience preferred.

• Track record of project implementation, budget management, supervision, and data-driven decision making.

• Passion for the Museum’s mission and an interest in and excitement for the Museum’s disciplines of technology, art, science, history and achievement.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written & oral communication skills.