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Posted January 23, 2026
Deputy Director
Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America & STEAM Science Center
Pueblo, Colorado
Salary Range: $80,000 — $100,000

Position Overview
The Deputy Director supports the President in providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America and STEAM Science Center, an emerging cultural and educational start-up organization dedicated to exploring the intersections of art, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. The museum is actively in development and working toward a public opening in Spring 2026. This role is responsible for helping build and launch the museum by coordinating day-to-day operations across departments, advancing institutional goals related to organizational growth, strategic planning, fundraising, programming, marketing and community engagement, and helping establish the systems, policies, and practices needed for long-term organizational effectiveness. The Deputy Director acts as a key internal leader, helping translate the museum’s mission of igniting curiosity, encouraging exploration, and inspiring creativity into executable programs and operational practices. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative and entrepreneurial leader to help shape and guide a museum and science center in its formative stage, positioning it to become both a regional cultural anchor and a national destination.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Serve as a strategic partner to the President in planning, goal setting, and execution of the museum’s mission, vision and strategic goals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans that enhance the museum’s visibility, impact, and sustainability.
• Serve as a spokesperson and ambassador for the organization, strengthening relationships with donors, partners, educators, artists, scientists, and community leaders.
• Foster a collaborative, mission-driven organizational culture. Guide organizational changes necessary to align with strategic plan with flexibility to adapt to emerging educational trends, digital engagement, and evolving visitor needs.
• Establish goals, performance metrics, and evaluation frameworks to measure impact and success.

Fundraising & Development

• Assist in designing and leading comprehensive fundraising strategies to diversify and grow revenue streams, including grants, sponsorships, philanthropy, major gifts, and capital campaigns.
• Entrepreneurial approach to earned income streams (ticket sales, retail, events, membership).
• Assist in cultivating and maintaining relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

Operations & Management

• Skilled in team leadership, inspiring staff and volunteers.
• Oversee daily operations, facilities, and visitor services, ensuring smooth management of exhibitions, events, and visitor experiences.
• Hire, supervise, mentor and develop staff, fostering a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with museum standards, ethical guidelines, risk management, governance, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
• Crisis management and problem-solving ability.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Support budgeting, financial planning, and expense monitoring in collaboration with leadership
• Assist in grant reporting, contract management, and institutional compliance
• Monitor departmental performance against approved budgets and work plans
• Participate in risk management and long-range operational planning

Programming, Exhibitions & Visitor Experience

• Support the development of innovative exhibitions, programs, and events that highlight the intersections of art, science, and technology and appeal to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with the education team to create engaging STEAM-based learning opportunities for students and the public.
• Collaborate with artists, scientists, and cultural organizations to expand programming and partnerships.
• Integrate best practices in museum pedagogy, informal science education, and visitor experience design, including digital engagement and outreach.

Community Engagement, Communication & Marketing
Assist in:

• Building the museum’s role as a cultural, educational, and community hub for Pueblo, Southern Colorado, and beyond.
• Building partnerships with schools, universities, cultural organizations, local government, and industry.
• Championing accessibility, equity, and inclusion across programs and staffing.
• Being a dynamic public representative, with strong skills in storytelling, media relations, and public speaking.
• Cultivating stakeholder alignment through clear communication, interpersonal skills, and effective negotiation.
• Leading efforts to expand the museum’s brand visibility through marketing, public relations, and community outreach.

Personal Attributes

• Visionary and pragmatic – able to think boldly while managing resources responsibly.
• Collaborative, empathetic, and inclusive leadership style.
• Resilient and adaptable in response to funding, societal, or institutional shifts.
• Deep passion for science, history, education, and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, nonprofit management, arts administration, business administration, education, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of five years of senior leadership experience in a museum, science center, cultural institution, or nonprofit organization.
• Proven track record in philanthropic fundraising, development, and strategic planning.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience cultivating community partnerships and engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for STEAM education, history, cultural enrichment, and the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking abilities.
• Preferable residency in Pueblo County, Colorado.

How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, Key Selection Criteria, and three professional references to l.davincimuseumna@gmail.com with the subject line “Deputy Director Application – Leonardo da Vinci Museum.” Application closes 28th February.

Key Selection Questions

1. Strategic Leadership and Vision: Please provide examples of how you have demonstrated visionary leadership and developed or implemented long-term strategies that guided an organization through growth or change.
2. Fundraising and Development: Please provide examples of your experience in securing diverse revenue streams (such as philanthropy, sponsorships, grants, or earned income) and how have you built and sustained strong donor or stakeholder relationships.
3. Operations, People Management & Financial Management: Please provide examples of how you have managed complex operations, including budgeting, staff leadership, facilities oversight, and compliance, while ensuring fiscal responsibility and organizational sustainability.
4. Programming, Exhibitions & Visitor Experience: Please provide examples of how you have supported or led the development of engaging and innovative exhibitions, programs, or educational or cultural experiences that served and attracted diverse audiences.
5. Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Please provide examples of strategies you have used to build strong partnerships with community groups, educational institutions, cultural organizations, government, or industry, and how you have embedded equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in your work.
6. Communication and Public Presence: Please provide examples of how you have used public speaking, media engagement, or storytelling to effectively represent your organization and connect with diverse audiences.

Posted January 23, 2026
Chief Executive Officer
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville, Alabama
Salary Range: $200,000— $250,000

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home of the globally recognized Space Camp®, seeks a results-oriented and experienced business, non-profit, or state agency leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is an exciting opportunity to lead a nationally recognized institution with a talented team and inspire current and future generations of space explorers, scientists, and innovators. The USSRC is an iconic institution that brings humanity’s journey to space vividly to life, housing one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of rockets and other space artifacts. A unique experience for both children and adults, campers and visitors report participating in life transforming adventures, leaving inspired and excited to continue to explore the ideas they discovered in their time on campus. The USSRC is an international hub for innovative space and STEM learning that honors America’s space exploration legacy. Locally, the acclaimed Center serves as a vital cultural and economic anchor for the thriving city of Huntsville, reinforcing the city’s identity as “Rocket City”.

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is a world-class education hub and visitor destination welcoming more than 650,000 guests annually. An agency of the State of Alabama, the Center serves as the official Visitor Center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, offering a museum and many other immersive experiences anchored by iconic artifacts such as the Saturn V Moon rocket, the Pathfinder space shuttle stack, and Apollo-era hardware. Through hands-on exhibits, simulators, theaters, Space Camp® and related STEM programs, USSRC unites education, innovation, and inspiration. Recent transformative investments, made possible through a successful $65 million capital campaign, include a new Space Camp Operations Center and the restoration of Rocket Park. These and other Center enhancements reflect a dynamic institution committed to honoring its legacy while advancing the future of space exploration and STEM learning.

The Chief Executive Officer reports to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission and is responsible for the overall success of the Center, advancing its mission to inspire the spirit of discovery through education and immersive engagement across its camps, museum, events, and artifacts. The public face of the institution, the CEO provides strategic, supervisory, operational, and financial leadership for an organization of approximately 300 full-time and 300–500 part-time/seasonal employees and an operating budget of roughly $46 million. The ideal CEO brings strong business and operational acumen who is adept at managing multiple lines of business. To be successful, the CEO must be a highly effective manager and teambuilder, excel in public engagement, a successful fundraiser and partnership cultivator, who will strategically lead the Center to remain cutting-edge, groundbreaking, and a global leader in STEM and space exploration education.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website: Jacqueline Mildner, Partner, Ivan Ceballos, Managing Associate, Pamela Carty, Senior Search Associate, and Isaacson, Miller.

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posted January 15, 2026
Chief Executive Officer
Hagley Museum and Library
Wilmington, Delaware
Salary Range: $225,000 — $260,000 commensurate with experience

Hagley Museum and Library (Hagley) collects, preserves, and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise. Hagley is an indoor/outdoor cultural heritage site that explores the history of innovations in science, technology, and engineering through the du Pont story. Hagley’s renowned library furthers the study of the history of business and technology in America. The collections include individuals’ papers and companies’ records ranging from eighteenth-century merchants to modern telecommunications and illustrate the impact of business on society. Hagley Museum and Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1972. Hagley was designated Delaware’s first Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution on June 2, 2014.

Hagley Museum attracts approximately 60,000 visitors annually. Over 400 dedicated volunteers donate in excess of 9,000 hours each year. The organization has a full-time staff of 78 and 81 part-time or seasonal positions. The 2025 Operating Budget is approximately $11,500,000. Hagley stands at a pivotal moment, balancing a rich legacy with the need to elevate and amplify its mission of inspiring innovation and the exploration of its historical collections. Hagley is recognized as a leader in inspiring people to investigate and explore the history of U.S. business, innovation, and invention. The current strategic plan, sunsetting in 2026, continues Hagley’s focus on the history, process, and outcomes of innovation. The plan’s strategic goals include: Relevance – What we do, we do for those we serve; Stewardship – What we do, we do well; and Sustainability – what we do provides for us now and in the future. The new leader will have an opportunity to re-engage Board and staff in a strategic planning process to refocus organizational priorities and unite the organization around a shared vision.

Hagley is internationally recognized for its patent model and other collections, business history research library, and regionally, signature events. Yet, an opportunity exists to update the organization’s digital footprint, respond to infrastructure and process improvement needs, reinvigorate resource development, and engage with external audiences to elevate Hagley’s profile. Hagley seeks an accomplished leader who has a compelling vision for engaging diverse audiences in lifelong learning related to science, technology, and engineering. They will have experience leading and directing complex organizations or operating units of complex organizations, with varied internal and external constituencies. This individual will have Executive Director or CEO leadership experience in a multi-million-dollar organization, preferably in a nonprofit or cultural institution. The ideal candidate has business acumen and experience allocating resources in support of a strategic plan, setting quantified objectives, meeting those quantified expectations, and running a fiscally sustainable organization. This individual has experience building durable relationships with donors, stakeholders, and constituencies.

The Hagley Museum and Library offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes vacation days, paid holidays, medical/vision/dental insurance, a 403(b) with a $1,000 employer contribution and an employer match of 7% of salary after the first year of employment, onsite housing, and a car, among other benefits. If you want to play a key role in this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for Hagley’s vision and mission, as well as organizational impact in current or prior roles. We are reviewing applications as they arrive. For best consideration, your application must arrive on or before March 1, 2026.

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Posted January 9, 2026
Chief Executive Officer
Da Vinci Science Center
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Salary Range: $185,000 — $200,000 annually + benefits

The CEO serves as the senior executive leader of the Da Vinci Science Center, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and holding a voting seat. This individual will oversee strategic leadership, daily operations, financial stewardship, program development, and community engagement for one of the most impactful educational institutions in northeastern Pennsylvania. For more than two decades, the Center has been a catalyst for curiosity and a regional leader in STEM and STEAM education. As we prepare for the next chapter in our evolution, the Board of Trustees is seeking an accomplished executive who embodies the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci and can advance our mission to inspire learners of all ages.

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Posted January 9, 2026
Chief Executive Officer
Chabot Space & Science Center
Oakland, California
Salary Range: $250,000 — $275,000 and will be commensurate with experience

Chabot Space & Science Center (Chabot) is a nonprofit science center that serves Oakland and the greater Bay Area as a place for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning and engag

ence Center (Chabot) is a nonprofit science center that serves Oakland and the greater Bay Area as a place for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning and engagement. Its mission and vision are to inspire and educate learners of all ages about the Universe and planet Earth. Chabot is led by a 25-member Board of Directors with a current annual budget of $6.4 million. In addition, the Chief Executive Officer oversees a full-time staff of 46 and 80 active volunteers. Chabot is poised to elevate and amplify its mission of serving the community with a focus on the future. The organization remains committed to upholding its 142-year legacy while reimagining the science center experience for future generations.

Chabot intends to build upon its legacy as an observatory and science center with the Oakland Space Academy (OSA). Based on Chabot’s successful high school STEM volunteer program, OSA creates a workforce development pipeline into the aerospace and technology sectors. It extends into a 13th-14th year, focusing on rigorous hard and soft skills development and industry internships and apprenticeships. The goal is to provide employment opportunities in the rapidly expanding Bay Area aerospace industry with a focus on the students from the most economically impacted areas of Oakland. OSA will leverage Chabot’s partnerships with Oakland high schools, the aerospace industry, NASA Ames Research Center, and longstanding partnerships with the City of Oakland and community-based organizations.

Simultaneously, Chabot continues to re-imagine the science center experience itself, with an increased focus on connecting people with facilitated learning experiences and fostering more community engagement in the development and delivery of museum programming, including a robust calendar of events and festivals.
Chabot’s CEO will shape, guide, and execute the organization’s vision for the future. This is an opportunity to build on Chabot’s 140-plus year history of service, while redefining the impact of a 21st century science center. The Board seeks a leader who will partner with them in thinking boldly and creatively about this institution’s future.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a career path of progressive leadership and management experience. This leader understands how to creatively address Chabot’s fast changing operating environment. This individual has experience fostering change to ensure a nimble organizational culture and will demonstrate success in operating a financially healthy and sustainable organization. Candidates will have experience building teams, structures, and systems to support an impactful institution. This individual has experience building durable relationships with partners, donors, stakeholders, board, staff, and other constituencies. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of nonprofit fundraising strategies and practices.

The successful candidate will have a background that includes high-level decision-making and implementing best organizational practices. Highly qualified candidates will have experience in organizations supporting formal or informal education, workforce development, and/or lifelong learning. Although an applicant does not need to reside in the Bay Area to apply, it is critical that candidates demonstrate an ability to quickly assimilate into a community, make meaningful connections to advance the organization’s mission, and have experience with similar advantages, challenges, and structures in cities like Oakland. The next leader will be adept at navigating a complex urban environment with a large stratum of socio-economic conditions.

The Chabot Space & Science Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position annually is between $250,000 and $275,000 and will be commensurate with experience. The comprehensive benefits package includes vacation days, paid holidays, medical/vision/dental insurance, and a 401k with an employer match, among others. If you want to play a key role in this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for Chabot’s vision and mission, as well as organizational impact in current or prior roles. We are reviewing applications as they arrive. For best consideration, your application must arrive on or before February 1.

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Posted January 6, 2026
Guest Operations Manager of Guest Services and Museum Store
Science Museum of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, starting at $75,000

The Science Museum of Virginia seeks an experienced, energetic and people-first professional to lead its Guest Services, Museum Store and Concessions teams. In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of guest-facing operations, from the excitement of ticketing and admissions to the buzz of the Museum Store and the enjoyment of our concessions during events and exhibitions. You’ll develop and lead a dedicated team to deliver seamless, engaging, and memorable interactions. Whether it’s coordinating special pop-up shops for touring exhibitions or optimizing the membership sales experience, your work will directly impact how guests connect with science, inspiring learning and creativity.

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