President and CEO

The client is seeking its next President and Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through an exciting leadership transition. The role will build on a strong foundation, including organizational stability, financial strength, and support from an engaged Board of Trustees and a talented senior leadership team. The President and CEO will steward a mission-driven organization with clear strategic direction and a strong national and international reputation, serving as a public voice for children and families and championing accessible, inclusive learning grounded in equity, curiosity, and inclusive learning. The President and CEO will provide strategic, operational, and cultural leadership, advancing the organization’s mission to engage children and families in joyful discovery experiences that foster appreciation of the world, develop foundational skills, and encourage a lifelong love of learning. They will be responsible for ensuring long-term sustainability and maintaining a welcoming, imaginative, child-centered learning environment that supports diverse families. The role also includes strengthening the organization’s ability to serve as a lasting community resource with broad civic, educational, and cultural impact. In managing the organization, the President and CEO will oversee day-to-day operations and help deliver high-quality learning experiences through exhibits, family programs, and community engagement. The role will support an operating model that extends learning beyond the museum through schools, communities, and homes, reaching large numbers of children and caregivers each year. They will help expand access for historically marginalized communities and ensure the organization’s programs and exhibitions are informed by research and shaped by community voices, while continuing to activate the museum’s collection to inspire meaningful reflection across generations.