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Posted August 15, 2026
Director
spectrUM Discovery Area Director
Missoula, Montana
Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000
Job Description
The University of Montana spectrUM Discovery Area invites applications for a Director who is committed to spectrUM’s mission of igniting a passion for discovery through science The director will supervise an associate director, outreach coordinator, and a program head and will indirectly oversee all of spectrUM’s 20-35 full-time, part-time, seasonal, and student employees. This position requires the incumbent to possess or develop strong working knowledge of UM administrative systems as well as UM’s research and creative scholarship community.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for spectrUM, stewarding its mission, vision, and strategic planning and ensuring alignment with the University of Montana’s research, education, and public engagement priorities.
- Lead and oversee the development and delivery of high-quality educational programming, including museum operations, camps, field trips, educator professional development, internships, exhibits, special events, and mobile programming serving rural and Tribal communities across Montana.
- Secure and manage federal, state, and private foundation funding to develop, expand, and sustain programs, partnerships, and initiatives; oversee grant projects and ensure effective implementation and stewardship of awarded funds.
- Advance public engagement with University research and STEM, collaborating with faculty and research programs to develop exhibits, educational experiences, and broader impacts activities that connect the public with science, research, and STEM role models.
- Lead spectrUM’s development and fundraising efforts, cultivating relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors; oversee annual fundraising campaigns; and collaborate with the UM Foundation and Friends of spectrUM Discovery Area to advance organizational goals.
- Ensure the long-term financial and operational sustainability of spectrUM by evaluating programming, staffing, revenue-generating opportunities, and development strategies and implementing adjustments as needed.
- Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with University programs, community organizations, schools, libraries, Tribal communities, peer science museums, and other regional and national organizations to expand spectrUM’s reach, impact, and opportunities for collaboration.
- Represent and advocate for spectrUM and the importance of science education and research, communicating its mission and impact to the Montana community and broader science museum field through public engagement, professional presentations, publications, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Three years of leadership experience in a museum, informal education organization, or related field, including experience supervising and mentoring employees.
- Commitment to connecting people from all backgrounds with science.
- Demonstrated success with grant writing, fundraising, marketing, budget management, donor engagement, public relations, and event management.
- Experience as a formal or informal educator, including the ability to facilitate spectrUM’s educational programs as needed.
- Knowledge of and interest in supporting Montana’s Indian Education for All constitutional mandate.
- Knowledge of current issues, trends, and practices in the museum and informal science education fields.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, partners, donors, and the public.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning, adaptability, initiative, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing budgets of $1,000,000 or more.
- Experience working within a university setting and/or within other large organizations.
- Experience leading capital fundraising campaigns.
- Experience with exhibit installation and development.
- Experience collaborating effectively with partners in rural and tribal communities.
- Experience developing major grant proposals and leading grant projects.
Additional Information
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
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Posted August 5, 2026
Director of Education
Mount Washington Observatory
North Conway, New Hampshire
Salary Range: $74,300 – $85,000
The Director of Education contributes to and oversees programming and staff that support Kindergarten thru twelfth grade (K-12) student and teacher programs, programming for adult and general audiences, tours of MWOBS’s renowned summit weather station, programming and exhibits within the Extreme Mount Washington museum, and support for the content and operation of the Observatory’s Gladys Brooks Memorial Library. This role provides opportunities for professional development, working remotely on occasion, and setting flexible hours. To be considered for this full-time, year-round role, applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, three references and one relevant work sample to jobs@mountwashington.org. Please reference “Director of Education” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. A complete description of job responsibilities is also available.
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Posted July 30, 2026
Operations Director
Northern Virginia Science Center
Loudoun, Virginia
Salary Range: $130,000 – $155,000
The opening of the Northern Virginia Science Center is the largest project in the Science Museum’s history. We are seeking a strategic Operations Director with proven museum or cultural institution experience who will bring our vision to life through exceptional day-to-day execution and a relentless focus on the guest experience. As the on-site operational leader, the Operations Director will shape how guests experience the Science Center. This role will build high-performing teams, establish a culture of accountability and collaboration, and ensure that every interaction reflects our commitment to engaging, relevant and inspiring science experiences. Overseeing the Admissions, Facilities, Grounds, and Exhibits teams, the Operations Director will integrate operational excellence across all areas of the building. In partnership with contracted teams supporting housekeeping and security, this role ensures the Science Center operates seamlessly, safely and at the highest standard.
Working closely with executive leadership, the Operations Director will translate strategy into action, aligning daily operations with agency priorities, continuously improving performance and helping position the Northern Virginia campus as an essential resource for the community. This is a unique opportunity to help launch a major new cultural destination and impact its success from day one.
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Posted July 30, 2026
Chief Financial Officer
Saint Louis Science Center
Saint Louis, Missouri
Salary Range: $216,656 – $284,626
SUMMARY
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for leading the Saint Louis Science Center’s (the Science Center) financial strategies, providing operational oversight and strategic leadership across funding streams, investments, and budgetary processes. This position partners with leadership across the organization to align organizational strategy with financial goals to help achieve the Science Center’s mission and long-term objectives. The role of CFO at the Science Center is key to ensuring a continued financially sustainable future that is data-driven and rooted in best practices; they will drive improved business acumen across the organization by providing actionable insights, operational transparency, and financial frameworks that support efficient, informed, and financially disciplined decision making across the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a strategic financial advisor to President/CEO by providing decision support analytics, financial modeling, operational insights, organizational performance analysis and strategy, and growth initiatives.
- Lead the Science Center’s long-range financial planning, annual budgeting for operations and capital projects, forecasting, scenario modeling, and multi-year financial planning processes.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the Science Center’s finance and IT departments; modeling organizational and leadership values.
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
- Serve as Staff Liaison to the Board of Commissioners through designated committees, including Finance Committee and Audit Committee, attending all committee meetings, presenting monthly financial reports, and supporting committing in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities.
- Responsible for the preparation of the annual audited financial statements. Work directly with independent certified public accountants to ensure compliance with AICPA standards.
- Oversee preparation and timely filling of IRS form 990 and any other local, state, or federal required regulatory filings.
- Work directly with attorneys or consultants to ensure compliance and the financial integrity of all applicable contracts and commitments.
- Oversee financial staff to ensure the general ledger is maintained to support reporting requirements for both a publicly and privately funded entity.
- Responsible for overall risk management and maintenance of adequate commercial liability insurance coverage.
- Directs and coordinates the Science Center’s IT contractors, managing the business partnership and is responsible for the short and long-term technical infrastructure to meet the technological needs of the organization.
- Work with HR and departmental leaders during annual workforce planning to ensure the Science Center attains its financial goals.
- Oversee the administration of the Science Center’s retirement benefits.
- Perform other duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in finance required, master’s degree and/or CPA preferred, with strong non-profit finance experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience leading financial operations
- Experience working in an organization in growth phase and planning capital budgets preferred
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Experience planning and managing financial investment strategies
- Experience overseeing 457 (b) retirement plans
- The ability to use good judgment, and communicate with tact, and diplomacy
- Proven people management and collaboration skills
- The ability to motivate and lead a high-performance management team
- Proven skills in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis
- Working knowledge of GASG, GAAP, and FASB
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The duties of this position are performed in a typical office environment. May be required to work some weekends and/or holidays.
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Posted July 30, 2026
President and CEO
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Rochester, New York
Salary Range: $200,000 – $210,000
The Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) seeks a visionary President and CEO to lead one of the most distinctive cultural and educational institutions in New York State and the Northeast through a transformational period of growth. For more than a century, RMSC has inspired curiosity through science, history, and the natural world, and today the institution encompasses a dynamic museum, a renowned planetarium, and an 850-acre nature center. RMSC sits at the heart of one of the nation’s most historically significant technological centers, with ties to major research institutions and industries that have shaped the world. It stewards more than 1.2 million objects and artifacts, including the largest and most comprehensive Seneca-Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) collection on earth, along with a diversity of exhibits unmatched under a single roof anywhere in Western New York. Its span of activities, its stewardship of Rochester’s cultural and economic heritage, and its significance to the future of the region make it a singular force for education and influence. RMSC enters this search at a moment of real momentum. Recent strategic and campus planning efforts have set a clear direction for the institution’s future, one that calls for meaningful investment in facilities, exhibits, collections stewardship, community building, and the visitor experience. RMSC’s key stakeholders and leadership, together with Rochester’s civic and private sectors, are enthusiastically aligned behind these efforts. The President and CEO will join RMSC as it moves from planning to implementation, advancing an ambitious agenda while building on the energies and efforts already underway.
The President and CEO will work alongside an engaged Board of Trustees, a staff deeply committed to RMSC’s mission, and a network of supporters invested in the institution’s future. Success in this role will require a relationship-oriented leader who can navigate complexity while maintaining focus on the RMSC’s mission and long-term priorities. The next President and CEO will bring strategic judgment, sound financial acumen, and the ability to move ambitious initiatives from concept to execution. Equally important is a leadership style characterized by transparency and collaboration, which builds trust, values expertise, and creates space for diverse perspectives. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and powerful advocate for the RMSC, able to connect with staff, trustees, donors, community leaders, elected officials, and public audiences.
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the search process is complete. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website.