The Palo Alto History Museum seeks a dynamic, creative and experienced professional with excellent interpersonal, leadership and fundraising skills for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director will have excellent communication skills and demonstrate strong public-facing presence in the community with diverse stakeholders.
This is an exciting time as the Palo Alto History Museum that will open in a restored historic building in early 2026. This is a startup museum in the startup capital of the world, where the pioneering spirit of courage and entrepreneurship led to the founding of a global university, the birthplace of Silicon Valley, and many groundbreaking environmental movements.
Our Museum will be a testament to the people whose vision, values and imagination fostered a diverse and dynamic community and shaped the modern world.
You will have the opportunity to lead a museum like no other – using creative thinking and design, to reach out, telling our story through programs and events.
Ideally, we seek applicants with proven, hands-on museum management experience. At minimum, we request applicants have at least five (5) years’ experience with demonstrated success in a senior-level leadership role for a nonprofit organization.
The salary range for this position is $150 K - $180K/year plus benefits.
The application deadline for this position is April 15
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume and any other pertinent information to humanresources@paloaltomuseum.org
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