The Abbe Seeks Next Executive Director & Senior Partner with Wabanaki Nations
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The Abbe Museum is hiring! We are very excited to be launching the search for our next Executive Director and Senior Partner with Wabanaki Nations. In partnership with the Board of Trustees and the tribally-appointed Wabanaki Council, this critical role supports the Abbe’s vision to review, revise, and implement ongoing strategies that facilitate the mission and goals of decolonizing.
Find the full description and application instructions through the button below. Review of applications will begin on January 18, 2022.
Executive Director & Senior Partner with Wabanaki Nations
Full-time position
Required Education: Master’s degree or equivalent experience
Salary: $82K-$87K, plus benefits
Salary negotiable based on experience and proven record of success
The Executive Director and Senior Partner with Wabanaki Nations supports the Abbe’s vision to review, revise, and implement ongoing strategies that facilitate our decolonizing mission. They work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and the tribally-appointed Wabanaki Council to establish operational objectives that support the strategic planning. The primary responsibilities of the Executive Director and Senior Partner with Wabanaki Nations are to:
• Manage the Abbe’s staff, operations, business, and facilities
• Lead development efforts for the Museum, including ongoing fundraising, capital campaigns, and grant-seeking programs that meet goals established by the Board
• Lead development of relationships with Indigenous/First Nations/Native communities, pursuing new opportunities for collaboration and partnerships
• Serve as an ambassador for the Abbe, sustaining active involvement in regional and national museum organizations.
The Executive Director and Senior Partner with Wabanaki Nations is based at the Abbe’s Bar Harbor location. Some travel is required within our region and beyond. The Executive Director and Senior Partner with Wabanaki Nations reports to the Board of Trustees; they engage the Board, the committees of the Board, and the Wabanaki Council in planning the overall direction and key initiatives of the Museum. We seek a capable manager with experience, preferably at a museum. Candidates should be able to demonstrate: history of success working with non-profit organizations; a strong record in fundraising and cultivation of programs; a minimum of five years’ experience working with Native communities; engagement in decolonizing practices; a graduate degree or equivalent experience in Indigenous/Native American Studies, Anthropology, Museum Studies, Management, or an associated field; knowledge of and/or experience in Wabanaki cultural traditions. Indigenous heritage is advantageous but not required. TO APPLY, please email a cover letter indicating previous relevant work, a resume or CV, and contact information for three references to: Search Committee search@abbemuseum.org
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