Executive Director

Executive Director
Palm Beach, FL

The mission of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is to preserve and
interpret Whitehall Henry Flagler’s legacy and America’s Gilded
Age, in ways that inspire every generation to perpetuate and
emulate the traditions and values that have made America the most
prosperous and generous nation in history.

The Flagler Museum is in pristine condition and financially solid.
Building on this legacy, the institution is poised to enter a new
chapter of impact and inspire the community and nation in new and
innovative ways.

The Flagler Museum has an operating budget of $7.6M and when fully
staffed has a team of over 60 individuals. It is governed by an
eight-member Board of Trustees. A robust investment portfolio of
$43M operates as a “quasi” endowment and helps to support
organizational operations. The Executive Director will have a team
of seasoned professionals in the areas of Museum Curation,
Facilities, External Relations, Program and Finance. The leader
will build on a strong and proud culture of integrity, attention to
detail, and exceptional quality of visitor experience and
programming.

First and foremost, the next leader is passionate about the Gilded
Age and the values that transpired and carry forward today from
this important period in our nation’s history. The Executive
Director will have at least ten years of leadership experience in
either education, nonprofit, corporate or government sectors.
Additionally, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate
the ability to operate effectively within a nonprofit governing
environment from either serving on governing boards or from
reporting to Boards as part of an Executive leadership team.

This inspiring leader will also demonstrate success in both
operating a financially healthy and sustainable organization and
building and leading a dedicated team of staff. This individual has
experience building durable relationships with a varied group of
partners, donors, stakeholders and constituencies. The ideal
candidate will have knowledge and experience of nonprofit
fundraising strategies and practices. Finally, this individual will
have a proficiency in understanding the mechanics of running a
house museum or a similar historical or cultural institution.

As a key spokesperson for the Museum, this individual must have
excellent oral and written communication skills. A bachelor’s
degree from an accredited four-year college or university is
expected. A degree at the graduate level is preferred. Experience
in leading a cultural institution with a historical and/or national
presence is preferred. Additionally, experience and comfort in
fundraising and development activities is preferred.

The compensation range for this position annually is between
$300,000 and $350,000.

A generous benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision,
Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Options; 403-b
retirement savings plan with a 10% match; Vacation and Sick time;
Ten (10) Paid Holidays; and Family Bereavement leave.

To apply, please submit a current resume and a cover letter to
Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://bit.ly/3IhypWH (click on
the Apply button at the bottom of the page). For more information
about the Flagler Museum, please visit https://www.flaglermuseum.us/

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