Executive Director
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About The Position
Cheshire Children's Museum (CCM) is seeking a passionate and community-focused Executive Director who will enhance CCM's capacity to inspire curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning in children through play. As CCM enters its second decade in Keene, it is growing steadily with an increased role as an anchor in the community. The Executive Director will strengthen the operational foundations and grow our community impact. This includes providing high-quality exhibits and programs, increasing our financial stability, increasing museum visitation, and transitioning to more efficient and effective internal operations. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position based in Keene, NH, with a yearly salary of $62,000 and annual opportunities for advancement. The Executive Director will hold and execute the strategic direction for the museum, working collaboratively with the board, community members, and staff to define goals and priorities, and refine the strategies to achieve them. They will serve as the primary face of the museum, developing and maintaining relationships, and managing the museum's public image. The role also involves securing financial support for the museum through a diversity of sources, developing and overseeing the annual budget, financial planning, and financial reporting. Additionally, the Executive Director will manage the small museum staff, including a full-time Operations Manager and a handful of visitor services staff, which includes hiring, training, staff development, and setting a positive work culture. Ensuring smooth operations of the museum through oversight of facilities, administration, human resources, program planning, and exhibit development is also a key responsibility.
