Director of the Kirby Science Discovery Center

The Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science seeks a Director for its Kirby Science Discovery Center. This person must be an energetic, creative and dynamic leader who will engage the community in the values and mission of the institution. The Director will be an externally-focused leader who reaches beyond the doors of the museum to make substantial and valuable connections.

 
Job Summary: A visionary leader to provide strategic direction and engage the community in this small, but vibrant science museum in the Midwest.  This position serves as part of the senior management team for the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science. The Director will provide vision and leadership for the science center, coordinate ongoing science museum operations, help plan and manage a $2 million exhibit expansion plan, lead full-time and part-time staff and volunteers, work with shared services departments and a Board of committed volunteer leaders, create and manage an annual budget currently at $1.4 million, plan special events and programs, collaborate with other internal programming disciplines, and serve as the public representative of the science museum to a variety of professional and community constituents. The Director will develop profitable collaborations with key business/education partners and foundations to promote the science center.

Job requirements: A bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree in science or education is a plus.  Experience in a leadership position in the museum profession is preferred.

All communications will be treated confidentially.  Salary is dependent upon qualifications, experience and ability. More information about the organization and the position can be found at: http://www.washingtonpavilion.org and http://kirbysciencecenterdirector.yolasite.com/

Please send resume, list of 3 professional references, salary requirement, and a cover letter summarizing your experiences in nonprofits/science/education, what skills you believe you can bring to the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and why you are interested in this position to: KSDC Executive Search Committee, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 or e-mail [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]