Chief Executive Officer

Da Vinci Science Center•Allentown, PA

1d•$185,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Da Vinci Science Center (DSC) serves as the organization’s senior executive leader and reports directly to the Board of Trustees. The CEO holds a voting seat on the Board and oversees all aspects of strategy, operations, programming, partnerships, staff development, and community engagement. This leader will advance the Center’s mission to ignite curiosity, promote a passion for learning, and strengthen STEAM education throughout the region. The CEO will guide the organization toward continued relevance, growth, and long-term sustainability while fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence—reflecting the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead a complex organization, set strategic direction, and drive measurable results.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and pursue opportunities for programmatic and revenue growth.
Strong problem-solving, planning, and decision-making capabilities.
Experience managing budgets and financial performance in a nonprofit, museum, educational, or similarly complex environment.
Strong operational acumen with familiarity in facility management, guest services, team oversight, and multi-program operations.
Proven success in fundraising, donor engagement, business development, and partnership cultivation.
Ability to build relationships with donors, trustees, educators, community leaders, and institutional partners.
Excellent communication and public-speaking skills, capable of representing the Center in diverse settings.
Experience leading marketing, branding, and outreach strategies that strengthen audience engagement.
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in science, engineering, technology, mathematics, education, nonprofit leadership, business or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience, or at least 5 years of management experience in a science/technology-related organization, museum, nonprofit, business or educational setting.
Experience in three or more of the following areas: Technical/scientific environments Fundraising & development Operations management Organizational strategy Community relations and partnership building Public & Financial Institution collaborations