Executive Director

Richard Allen Cultural Center & Museum, Inc.
412 Kiowa St. Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
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Position: Executive Director, Richard Allen Cultural Center and Museum, Leavenworth, Kansas
Send via email: Cover letter and Resume’ to: honoringa.a.vets@gmail.com or mail to:  412 Kiowa, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Accepting applications March 1 ,2024 - April 30, 2024 (11:59 PM)
 
Position Purpose:

• Assume the full- time position of operations and oversee the Richard Allen Cultural Center and Museum (RACCM) and maintain business hours of

• The Executive Director will be responsible for bringing a 21^st Century perspective with the task of defining the museum’s scope and the direction of exhibitions, programming, and collections management.
•   Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for RACCM’s nonprofit staff, program, expansion, and execution of it’s mission.
• The Executive Director will initially develop deep knowledge of the field, core programs, operations, and business plan.
• The Executive Director will be Ex- Officio member to the Board of Directors.

• Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, with rigorous program evaluation and quality assurance of finance and administration,

• Seek to understand and internalize the legacy of the RACCM, operating from a point of curiosity, learning what makes the institution unique as the operator of the leading African American Museum in Kansas.
• Identify what “Quality and Excellence” means to the RACCM, both locally, nationally, and internationally, and hold the organization to this standard.
• Advance an innovative vision for the museum by facilitating the contribution of new philosophies, ideas and approaches to exhibitions, collections installations, the permanent collections, acquisitions, educational experiences, and museum events. Champion fresh thinking and approaches to art; seizing opportunities to be creative, experimental, and innovative,
• Supervise the After-School tutoring and mentoring program for K- 12 grades.  Coordinating the schedule for the volunteers that are assisting with the program.
• Direct and manage the timely planning, development, and execution of the RACCM’s curatorial, exhibition and educational program offerings and schedules.
• Oversee the care and preservation of the RACCM’s existing collections, and the acquisition of new artwork.
• Exercise strong marketing, grant writing, public relations, and fundraising experience, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
• Actively direct the development and organization of the exhibition program, partnering with finance and museum resources on related budgets, including both internally and externally generated projects.
• Develop a close and productive relationship with the Executive Board and others.
• Represent RACCM as a thoughtful leader and advocate for the arts and youth on a local, national and international level. 
• Actively participate in the development of financial and strategic plans for all areas of responsibility and the administration of those plans.  Collaborate with the Board of Directors in the formulation and enforcement of policies for the museum.
• Serve as a role model for all, leading, mentoring , and managing RACCM staff/volunteers in areas under supervision, fostering a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Cultivate relationships with museum membership, collector, artists, and other donors for collection development and financial support.
• Cultivate relations with colleagues and peers in the marketplace and museum space.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge of current developments in the art world by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, and by conducting research. Contribute knowledge gained publishing and presentations when opportunities are identified.
• Shares this knowledge as a coach and mentor to his/her team.
• Perform related duties as required, and willing to extend hours that the Center is open to accommodate the needs of it’s patrons.  (i.e. Mentoring program and finalizing community and fundraising events)
• College degree and experience preferable.