Ella Sharp Museum Executive Director

Ella Sharp Museum Executive Director

Deadline: December 4, 2026

District/Organization: Ella Sharp Museum

Position/Type: Other, full time

Salary: $85,000 Minimum Salary

Position Details

About the role: The Executive Director is the driving force behind the mission and vision of the museum, is the key leader to the staff, and works hand-in-hand with the Board of Trustees to ensure effective operations, financial resource management, and long-term health of the organization. They often work outside of traditional nine-to-five hours Monday-Friday as needed to ensure the museum mission and values are realized.

We are seeking an individual who demonstrates the following qualities and experience:

• A strong passion for the mission and vision of the Ella Sharp Museum.
• The ability to trust, empower, and inspire museum staff.
• Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising across multiple revenue streams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a willingness to listen to challenges and feedback.
• Authenticity and integrity in leadership.
• Proven experience and success in the museum and/or non-profit field.
• A commitment to becoming actively involved in building relationships within the Jackson community.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Represent the Ella Sharp Museum confidently and consistently by participating in civil, cultural, educational, and business activities within the organization and community.
• Build relationships beyond the museum's campus and be visible as an accessible point of contact.
• Lead the museum's decisions around exhibitions, educational programing, fundraising, partnerships, and spending.
• Lead staff by setting clear expectations, addressing performance concerns swiftly, and holding team accountable for work that advances the museum's mission.
• Work constructively with the Board of Trustees to provide candid information and carry out agreed priorities while keeping mission, resources, and organizational capacity front and center.
• Oversee operational budget and manage efforts to secure charitable support, grants, and foundation funding.

E-mail: esclandt@gmail.com

Website: Link

Attachments: MASA-Executive-Director-Ella-Job-Posting-2026.pdf

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