Sr. Aerospace Industry Engagement Officer

Intrepid Museum•New York, NY

1h•$140,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Senior Aerospace Industry Engagement Officer will bring deep aerospace industry experience, extensive professional networks, and a strong record of shaping strategic partnerships. The role serves as a strategic advisor to the Museum’s executive team, providing insight for long-term planning, new program and exhibition development, revenue growth, and cross-sector collaboration. The officer will cultivate new partnerships, strengthen existing alliances, and stay connected to evolving aerospace initiatives and achievements. The work will build the Museum’s capacity to engage the public and connect youth to career pathways in aerospace and related industries. The officer will guide high-level relationship and business opportunity development with industry executives, innovators, investors, workforce development partners, research institutions, and education institutions. The goal is to position the Museum as the preeminent Place for Aerospace in the Northeast Corridor among public and private industry, government, education, and individual constituents. Responsibilities are divided among content (30%), developing and maintaining industry connections (35%), and revenue generation (35%). The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute during a rewarding time in the Museum’s history.

Requirements

Experience in the aerospace industry or related higher education.
Familiarity with industry efforts within New York State.
Demonstrated experience with project management.
Highly collaborative and results-oriented.
Passion for the future of aerospace.

Responsibilities

Communicate and coordinate across the Museum’s content-focused departments, including curatorial, exhibitions, education, and public programs, to provide useful industry contacts and advisement.
Coordinate meetings of the Space Workforce Advisory.
Attend relevant industry-related events and programs.
Research and pursue industry, government, and workforce development contacts.
Curate convenings of industry sectors and develop a potential income stream through attendance.
Work with earned-income teams, including venue sales and sponsorship, to promote Intrepid as a venue for industry events and find support for initiatives.
Advise on crafting successful RFPs for government and private funding.
Search out government contracts.
Advise the Museum’s executive team on long-term planning, program and exhibition development, revenue growth, and cross-sector collaboration.
Cultivate new partnerships, strengthen existing alliances, and maintain connections to evolving aerospace initiatives and achievements.
Develop high-level relationships and business opportunities with industry executives, innovators, investors, workforce development partners, and research and education institutions.
Help build public excitement about aerospace, support clear educational and career pathways, and connect talent to opportunity.