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Posted October 8, 2026
Chief Executive Officer
DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
Las Vegas, Nevada
Salary Range: $225,000 – $325,000
BASIC FUNCTION
Reporting to the Board, the CEO must create and sustain an environment and culture that inspires visitors, parents, grandparents and children; public school district leaders, charter and religious school leaders, and all educators; home-schoolers; nonprofit and business partners; and civic leaders in government and across all walks of life. Inspiration has purpose: to increase financial strength in service to mission, to improve programs and their accessibility to children and families, to forge productive partnerships, and to have a positive impact on the children and families in and around Las Vegas. The CEO will be the advocate, marketer, strategist, community leader, relationship builder and revenue builder for experiential learning and edutainment. With the Board and staff team, the CEO will shape a museum experience that visitors wish to repeat, making the DISCOVERY a must-visit destination for tourists and an ongoing space for learning for locals.
IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES
The CEO’s immediate priorities will be to:
- Create and maintain financial and operational strength by strategically developing a mix of aggressive fundraising avenues and opportunities that speak directly to the various interests of individuals, corporations and foundations in Las Vegas and Nevada; develop earned revenue streams (including ticket sales, facility rentals, paid programs, etc.).
- Retain current members and constituencies and build memberships and constituents among a new generation of children, students, parents, caregivers, and supporters, including diverse audiences of different ethnicities and backgrounds as well as both tourists and residents of Las Vegas and surrounding areas.
- Continue to build the museum’s reputation as a distinctive, exciting, thought-provoking place for young children and their families to enjoy and return to again.
- Work with the Board and Executive Team in leading the in-process campaign for capital improvements, that includes phased exhibit renovations and building an endowment.
- Attract and retain support of a dedicated professional staff, volunteers, donors and partners in the community at large.
ONGOING RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT
- Provide executive oversight across the entire museum including financial performance, visitor experience, programs, exhibits, facilities, technology, safety, earned revenue and organizational infrastructure and ensure these areas operate cohesively in support of the mission and strategy.
- Hire, lead, inspire and mentor staff on the vision and goals of the museum; establish accountability and foster a work environment and culture that leads to retention of qualified staff.
- Review, update, and support the Board-approved Strategic Plan; supply the Board with complete, accurate and timely reports and data required for informed decisions (including from external advisors/consultants).
REVENUE DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Serve as the chief fundraiser for the museum and actively court philanthropic relationships; set high expectations for increased financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, governments, events and other philanthropic sources for the museum’s programs, exhibitions and capital projects.
- Work closely with the staff, Board, and advisors to expand and diversify earned revenue streams from admissions, licensing, facility rentals, Museum Store, camps, etc.
- Serve as a highly visible, articulate and persuasive spokesperson for the museum; represent DISCOVERY to all of its constituencies, including funders and current and prospective visitors.
- Identify and nurture strong community partnerships, solidifying DISCOVERY’s reputation as an exceptional children’s museum and continue to raise awareness among local, regional, national and international audiences.
- Grow the endowment, enabling DISCOVERY to continually upgrade exhibitions, enhance the facility, and provide for financial stability as the institution matures.
EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING
- Provide direction for the development of new, fun and inspiring exhibits, outreach and educational programs aligned with best practices; leverage the galleries in ways that deepen the visitor experience.
- Work collaboratively with other like-minded, child-focused organizations and appropriately manage various relationships with other museums and attractions, thought-leaders in the field, schools, universities, patrons, volunteers and other community members; serve as an advocate for the organization, assuring that the interests of the museum are advanced and fully understood.
GOVERNANCE
- Identify and help recruit new Board members whose talents, interests and commitment will further DISCOVERY’s mission and programs and expand funding opportunities; work with the Chair to ensure an effective Board committee structure and active engagement of Board talent and resources in support of the institution.
- In partnership with the Board, set the strategic direction for DISCOVERY Children’s Museum; cultivate meaningful relationships with Board members; implement Board policies, goals, priorities and objectives; keep the Board informed of all relevant issues; attend all Board meetings and committee meetings as required.
Applications instructions: Please use the links below to view the full position description or to nominate/apply.