Board Member Remote - Detroit, MI, United States - Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW Motown Museum is the ongoing heartbeat of the Motown legacy—a global tourist destination for music and history fans that celebrates the authentic story of Motown from its humble beginnings to its emergence as the "Sound of Young America" and beyond.

The Museum brings together fans, people, and ideas from different generations and captures the imagination to fuel dreams and inspire accomplishments.

Millions of music lovers from North America, Europe, Asia, and around the globe have visited the original site where Motown Records began, and the "Motown Sound" was born.

The mission of the Museum is to preserve, promote, and celebrate the authentic Motown story as a platform for others to flourish as thinkers, creators, neighbors, and entrepreneurs.

In 1985, Esther Gordy Edwards, former Motown executive and sister to Berry Gordy, founded Motown Museum to preserve the company's history as an American success story and to satisfy public demand to see where the Motown magic originated.

"Today, a State-designated Historic Site and local community anchor, the Museum is an essential pilgrimage for musicians and music-lovers worldwide that inspires and serves as a platform for tomorrow's talent and entrepreneurs.

When complete, the Motown Museum will transform into a nearly 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art entertainment and education destination, engaging the community and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to Detroit annually from around the world.

At present, the campus comprises the Museum building, affectionally known as Hitsville U.S.A., the newly constructed Hitsville Next building, which is the hub for education and community programs, and a newly acquired annex for education and programming, community space, office space, public events, and the storage of artifacts.

The Motown Museum has reached an exciting crossroad as it shifts scales from a small museum archive to a bold venue that combines a historical museum with a world-class performance venue to tout the legacy, culture, and achievements of Motown artists globally.

ROLE SUMMARY At this pivotal time in Motown Museum's growth, this role requires a visionary leader who can successfully carry out the mission of Motown Museum and contribute to the vision for an expanded world-class facility that produces authentic experiences, events, and educational programs.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) should also be enthusiastic about music and have the entrepreneurial mindset to create strategic partnerships with other influential leaders and brands.

The brand equity associated with the Motown name is priceless, and the next leader will have the tremendous opportunity and responsibility to leverage the brand at scale for the impact of the community Motown calls home.

The CEO will work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and external consultants to execute Motown Museum's vision for exhibition, education, and community engagement.

The CEO will be responsible for contributing to and executing the plan, which addresses Motown Museum's programming, marketing, fundraising, education, governance, and capital needs.

The CEO must be a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate leader capable of overseeing operations and a professional workforce.

The CEO will act as an ambassador for this iconic Museum, serving as a spokesperson on behalf of the work of the community.

Further, the CEO will work closely with the Director of Development and Community Activation, play a leadership role in fundraising, and will enthusiastically approach resource-building with bold creativity and clarity of purpose.

An intentional focus on increasing and diversifying financial support from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and government funders will be vital for annual operations and capital needs and to build the Museum's endowment.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic leader to develop a powerful sense of shared purpose, with a connection to community while motivating them to engage in the opportunities and challenges ahead.

The new CEO will embrace and initiate partnerships and collaborations by building a wide range of constituencies across the City of Detroit, the State of Michigan, and around the country.

Some travel will be required by the CEO in their commitment to strengthening the Museum's position and sharing its unique history with the world.

CANDIDATE PROFILE The CEO will be a dynamic, high-energy leader with a minimum of 10 years of strategic leadership experience, preferably in a growing museum or historical society with an emphasis on historical sites, African American history, or the arts and legacy brands.

The CEO must have demonstrated experience building and/or re-establishing an organization or portion of an organization. As a leader, the CEO will display superb managerial, financial knowledge and problem-solving skills.

They will work with the Board to construct the vision that, upon implementation, will bring to life an inspirational future for the Museum and transform it into a destination that will continually draw new audiences.

The CEO will lead the organization through a period of growth, expansion, and transformation.

BUSINESS ACUMEN AND MUSEUM MANAGEMENT The CEO will be results-oriented and able to translate the Museum's over-arching goals into clear objectives for the Board and staff.

They will employ best-in-class governance principles to leverage the Board's strengths to advance the mission of the museum and actively engage constituents in its work.

They will approach the financial oversight of the Museum with objectivity and balance, with an even-handed and reasoned approach to budgetary decision-making based on a clear understanding of the strategic objectives of the organization.

The CEO will monitor the budget and ensure that sound financial controls are in place, while setting attainable financial priorities to ensure that the organization delivers on its commitments.

STRENGTHEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS The CEO must cultivate, support, and motivate the organization's staff and promote a positive, multicultural work environment.

They will provide inspirational, well-conceived, and effective management by fostering a culture of strong department collaboration, open communication, and accountability among staff, volunteers, and the Board of Directors.

The CEO will be tasked with evaluating and adopting new technology to support efficient operations.

This leader must embrace digital strategies to elevate and expand the organization's reach, create a more exciting and impactful visitor experience, and bring the Museum into today's digital era.

They will be skilled at building and sustaining excellent relationships at multiple levels and with varied constituencies to ensure the Museum has the leadership and partnerships in place to achieve its goals.

They will have an inspirational approach to building collaboration and buy-in, generating support from new and existing interested parties.

The CEO will be able to elevate Motown globally across current and yet-to-be explored platforms.

The CEO will be a proven leader and one who engenders trust and is deeply passionate about taking the beloved Hitsville and Motown brands to new heights.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the organization and implementation of Motown Museum's strategic plan.
• Elevate and expand Motown Museum's financial position and assets locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Oversee/Direct the development of a strong, professional, and motivated staff.
• Responsible for the overall financial health of Motown Museum through developing, monitoring, and reporting on operating and capital budgets.
• Develop and maintain business policies and procedures that ensure the efficient and professional operation of the organization.
• Collaborate with the Board Chair to ensure successful completion of expansion by working with contractors, vendors, and committees.
• Work in partnership with Board Chair and Nominating Committee on Board development and fundraising.
• Lead with creativity and innovation for the continued enhancement of Motown's programmatic, educational, and community development activities. within a music or cultural arts institution, history museum, legacy brand or community-based organization preferred.
• Commitment to upholding a strong organizational culture by leading with the values of Motown Museum and dedication to inspiring and mentoring staff.
• Must have influence and a proven network of professional relationships and resources (both locally and nationally) to support the advancement of the Museum.
• General management experience with a strong understanding of finance, budgeting, information systems, human resources, and facilities management.
• Some working knowledge of executing virtual content for programming.
• Demonstrated ability to move organizational projects forward in an inclusive and streamlined manner.
• Advanced degree in arts and culture management, nonprofit management, or related field preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Motown Museum provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression (including transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Koya works with nonprofits & NGOs, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world. Diversified Search Group is consistently recognized by Forbes on its top 10 list of "America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms" and is an industry leader in recruiting transformational leaders for a changing world. The firm is deliberately different in its approach, with best-in-class teams who have decades of experience in cultivating inclusive leaders, understanding the dimensions of diversity, and building equitable teams.