Museum of the Southwest seeks enterprising Executive Director to lead the next phases of its advancement and renovations, to oversee a capital campaign, and advance its dynamic public programming. MSW comprises three cross-disciplinary museums on a five-acre campus: Turner Memorial Art Museum, Durham Children's Museum, and Blakemore Planetarium. Visit: http://www.museumsw.org. The museums are undergoing major renovations in three phases. Phase I is complete and comprised the renovation of the Art Museum’s galleries and offices. Phase II will update the interior of the Children's Museum, marrying art and science in hands-on exhibits.  Phase III will be the vision of the new Director to further expand public spaces. MSW has a staff of 22; an annual budget of $1.5 million. OPPORTUNITIES: Lead vibrant, expanding, accredited museum. Work with Board and staff to refine and shape vision and finalize plans for renovations. Build on MSW's success and strengths by creating revitalized spaces, exhibitions, and public programs.  Engage new audiences. Oversee an active annual schedule of public and special events.  Enhance the art collection and grow endowment.  Expand relationships in Midland, a friendly, fast-growing, philanthropic Sunbelt city. REQUIRED: 5 years' experience directing a museum or heading a department in a large museum. B.A. (M.A. preferred).  Sociable, energetic leader with fundraising ability and strategic-planning skills. Primary expertise in visual art preferred. Secondary fields in children's or science museums (particularly astronomy). Should possess active interest in the intersection of all three Museum disciplines. Full qualifications/how to apply: www.museum-search.com. Deadline 2/13/2017 to [log in to unmask] EOE. Nominations welcome.

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