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Posted August 20, 2026
Chief Executive Officer
Mid-America Science Museum
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Salary Range: $150,000 – $200,000

Founded in 1979, MASM welcomes approximately 125,000 visitors annually, serves more than 17,000 students through educational programs and outreach, and recently earned accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. The organization operates both its flagship science center campus and Mystic Ozark, an immersive attraction located within Hot Springs National Park. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO will lead one of Arkansas’s most respected educational and cultural institutions at a pivotal moment in its evolution. The successful candidate will lead a unique two-site enterprise consisting of the flagship Museum campus and Mystic Ozark while advancing educational impact, fundraising, community engagement, and long-term sustainability. The CEO will serve as the Museum’s primary ambassador, fundraiser, and strategic leader, while partnering closely with the Board, staff, donors, educators, community leaders, and corporate partners to position the organization for its next era of growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Museum.
• Partner with the Board of Trustees to refine organizational goals and priorities.
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, audits, tax filings, and fiscal stewardship.
• Lead fundraising and revenue diversification efforts, including major gifts, foundations, corporate sponsorships, and annual giving.
• Serve as the Museum’s primary spokesperson and community ambassador.
• Expand partnerships and collaborations throughout Arkansas and beyond.
• Guide and support staff development while fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
• Enhance the visitor experience and strengthen community engagement.
• Oversee the continued growth and success of the Museum and Mystic Ozark.
• Ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of both institutions.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven executive leadership experience
• Demonstrated fundraising and external relations success
• Strong financial and operational management skills
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
• Museum, science center, tourism, destination attraction, education, park, or related experience preferred

DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest, please complete a Talent Profile or contact the search team directly at midamerica_ceo@dsgco.com.

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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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