Chief Executive Officer

National Children’s Museum’s mission is to inspire children to care
about and change the world. National Children’s Museum is a unique
hybrid institution, combining learning elements found in a science
center with children’s museum experiences. Through science,
technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) focused exhibits
and playful, in-person and virtual program offerings, the Museum
sparks curiosity and ignites creativity for all learners, with an
emphasis on children ages 2-12.

National Children’s Museum seeks an accomplished leader who has a
compelling vision for the power of informal learning environments.
This individual is a curious, lifelong learner who is passionate
about visitor and member engagement. This leader will be a tireless
advocate for the Museum’s mission and will inspire others to
support the institution’s outcomes and success. Key skills and
attributes include:

Creative, Focused, Strategic Thinking: An adept strategist
and visionary leader, the next CEO will exhibit robust business
acumen and the understanding of the impact of interactive,
alternative learning environments, which may include children’s
museums, science centers, or other nonprofit or government
backgrounds.

Internal and External Communications: As the key
spokesperson for National Children’s Museum, the CEO will be an
enthusiastic, passionate, and outgoing individual who will serve as
an ambassador for the Museum. The leader will be willing to engrain
themselves into the unique fabric of Washington, DC and seek
partnership with Board members, donors, elected officials,
corporate executives and other supporters. The ideal candidate must
show evidence of successful fundraising leadership that includes
the acquisition of major gifts and grants from foundations,
corporations, individuals, and the public sector at the local,
state, and national level. Experience working in public/private
partnerships with a high level of community involvement and impact
is beneficial.

Proven Organizational Leadership and Management Skills: This
individual will be both leader and coach – one who understands
effective design and implementation of staff management and
organizational structures. This leader will have experience in
hiring, coaching, collaborating, delegating, problem solving, and
goal setting within a multidisciplinary staff. The successful
candidate will be a good listener, someone who invites input before
acting decisively. This person will enjoy working in a
collaborative environment and can demonstrate the ability to
successfully manage people and operations while empowering,
delegating, motivating, and mentoring the work force. A strong
desire to build and support volunteer resources is highly
valued.

National Children’s Museum offers a competitive salary and benefits
package. The salary range for this position annually is between
$250,000 – $300,000 and will be commensurable with
experience.

The comprehensive benefits package includes health and dental
insurance as well as a 403(B)-retirement savings plan. National
Children’s Museum provides basic life and short-term disability
insurance coverage. NCM observes six paid holidays each year and
offers generous paid time off.

For best consideration, please submit a current resume and letter
of introduction, by 08/06/2024, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC.
Submit your application online at https://bit.ly/ncmceo. (Click the
Apply Button at the bottom of the page)

For more information about National Children’s Museum, visit:
https://nationalchildrensmuseum.org/

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