President and CEO

President and CEO – Fredericksburg Area Museum, Virginia

President and CEO

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Fredericksburg Area Museum

Status : Full-time, exempt employee

Location : Fredericksburg, Virginia

Reports to : Board of Directors with close partnership with the Board Chair

Deadline : Apply by February 28 for best consideration. Early applications encouraged.

About Fredericksburg Area Museum

Chartered in 1985, the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) has worked to preserve history, interpret cultural heritage, and build community in the heart of Fredericksburg. FAM connects people to the history of Fredericksburg and its surrounding counties by telling stories from its earliest inhabitants through its contemporary residents.

FAM is particularly focused on the elevation and reinterpretation of African American history within the region. In 2017, the City of Fredericksburg began public discussions of removing a public auction block used in the sale of enslaved Africans that still stood in the historic district. The city removed the artifact in 2020 and entrusted FAM with its display in the museum and in a digital exhibition.

The President and CEO will bring strong operational skills to the business of running a regional history museum, balance the needs of internal and external stakeholders, build a stable revenue model to sustain and expand relevant programming, and guide a small professional staff.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy, Leadership, & Governance

• Set strategic direction for FAM’s mission, vision, and goals in collaboration with the Board of Directors, staff, and community stakeholders across the region.
• Exhibit leadership in the Fredericksburg area community through dynamic civic engagement, visibility and representation of the museum, and partnership development with local and regional leaders and institutions.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to achieve good governance, including recruiting and onboarding new board members, and advising in key programmatic, management, and resource development activities.
• Lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes annual and long-term plans to expand fundraising and earned revenue activities that support existing and new programs, general operations, and long-term financial goals.

Organizational Development & Administration

Exhibitions, Community Engagement, & Education Programs

Experience, Skills and Qualities

Compensation

The budgeted salary is $90,000 to $100,000, with a generous benefits package that includes employer-matched retirement savings, health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, and support for continuing education.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter that describes their interest in and qualifications for this role. Visit www.good-insight.org / careers to upload application materials.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, stretch and kneel for long periods of time; frequently required to talk, hear, and use repetitive hand motions; and should possess the ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FAM is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000