Executive Director – Museum of Craft and Design, San Francisco, CA

Executive Director Museum of Craft and Design, San Francisco, CA

The Opportunity

The Museum of Craft and Design (MCD) seeks an execution-focused leader and gifted, trail-blazing visionary to guide the next decades as its Executive Director.

MCD has a solid foundation rooted in its community and is positioned for long-term, sustainable growth, with a highly respected institutional standing and global reach.

The Executive Director position is an exciting opportunity to lead the institution into the future, honoring multiple perspectives, building diverse audiences, and promoting a positive, multicultural work environment.

Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Executive Director is responsible for the vision and oversight of a 21-year-old institution and will build on an existing culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, teamwork, and philanthropy.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will work, in partnership with the Board, to develop a strategic approach to achieving the Museum’s mission and goals.

The Executive Director will manage the institution and lead the Museum’s professional staff and programs.The position will serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for the Museum and the field of craft and design and strengthen ties with the region.

Candidate ProfileFive-to-ten years of progressively responsible experience in a museum or nonprofit arts institution; at least three-to-five years at a senior managerial level.

Knowledge of crafts and design and museum management, advanced degree or equivalent understanding in Art History, Fine Arts, Education, Museum Studies, Nonprofit Management, Arts or Business Administration, or other related fields.

Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity.Ability to lead all members of an organization with fairness, openness, humility, and empathy.Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive, and the final salary will reflect internal equity and the selected candidate’s individual experiences and qualifications.

The compensation range for this role is $200,000-$250,000 with a benefits package including medical, 401k match, and PTO.

The position is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the selected candidate will be expected to live in the area.Contact

Stephen Milbauer of Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this search. Express interest in this role by filling out our application or email Stephen directly at this link.

All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities.

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