As a member of the Museum's Executive Management Team, the SVP Programs & Exhibitions reports to the President & CEO and will serve as a key ambassador for the Museum as it relates to all its public facing programs and services.
In partnership with the President& CEO, establishshort and long-range vision, general operating plans, and annual goals, objectives, and priorities for all the Museum's exhibition, public programs and engagement, performance and educational activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a member of the President's senior management team.
In collaboration with the President & CEO, establish the Museum as a visionary and innovative creator of cultural and historical programs focused on the African American experience.
In collaboration with the President & CEO, spearhead the Museum's strategic efforts to provide its programs and services to a growing online constituency.
Think holistically about strategic programming initiatives to make informed choices about program creation and enhancements.
Lead and collaborate with Museum colleagues in the Curatorial, Exhibition Design, Education, Public Programs,and other departments to create impactfullearning experiences for all visitors and stakeholders.
Provide a supportive and outcomes-driven environment for direct reports that include the Directors of Collections & Exhibitions, Designand Fabrication, and Learning & Engagement.
In collaboration with the President & CEO, spearhead initiatives to engage diverse communities within the City of Detroit, across the nation, and around the world.
Further develop, build upon, and manage partnerships with external entities - including cultural institutions, educational professionals, community groups, thought leaders, and government agencies.
Monitor and measurethe success and impact of exhibitions and program initiatives.
Work in close collaboration with the SeniorVice President of for Institutional Advancement to develop and implement marketing strategies for the Museum's programs to achieve maximum reach and impact.
Strategically align programs with the Museum's Mission, new Strategic Plan, and broader organizational priorities.
Educate, inspire, and engage a broad rangeof audiences througha variety of programmatic formats and platforms.
Establish annual goals,objectives, and priorities with each team of directreports.
Collaborate with the Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement to identify and apply for funding opportunities from individual, government, foundation, and corporate sources.
Work closely with the Vice President of Organizational Development and direct reports to manage program budgets.
Maximize earned income from programs while preserving aesthetic and educational integrity.
Other duties as assigned.
The Person:
Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in African American Studies, Museum Studies or a related field or the equivalent background derivedfrom work experience. An advanced degree such as an MFA or PhD degree is preferred.
Demonstrated experience of at least ten (10) years of contemporary and innovative educational or programmatic leadership in a senior role.
A strong track record of providing best-practice, creative and innovative leadership to design and deliver impactful public programming and community building experiences to fulfill and amplify the Museum's mission.
Background of successin leading highlysuccessful teams, mobilizing resources, maximizing the potential of team members to achieve division goals.
Excellent project management skills with the ability to guide team members and colleagues on the path to best-in-class implementation.
An enterprising and pioneering approach, with knowledge of best practices in program design, evaluation, and curriculum development.
Comfortable, skilled and engaging in an externally-facing role, including representing the institution in public forums and the local community, and articulating vision and impact.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to establish rapport and cultivate relationships across all levels of the organization.
Excellent strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills,comfortable with ambiguity and drives to interrupt the status quo.
Disciplined with the abilityto plan and execute multipleprojects and initiatives to a standard of excellence, while honoring creativity and innovation.
Strong communication skills, a dynamic speakerand presenter.
Leads and managesteams with empathy,a high standard of excellence, accountability, and inclusivity, allowing for consensus building and recognition of teamwork.
The ability to work closely with the President & CEO to offer creative and entrepreneurial, yet practical, ideas to achieve the strategic direction of the Museum with a deep understanding and commitment to the institutional vision the President puts forward.
Compensation:
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African AmericanHistory offers highlycompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Salary range is $160,000to $180,000 per year, dependingon experience.