Executive Director

Opportunity to lead a unique motorsports museum in a thriving, culturally diverse region in Los Angeles County. The Museum comprises 28,500 sq. ft. of space located at the historic Fairplex. It features permanent and changing exhibitions of the Museum’s collection including dragsters, speed vehicles, race cars, customs, and hot rods that tell the story of American hot rodding. Budget of $2 million, staff of 8 and annual attendance of 30,000. Experience leading a museum or a large department in a major museum, other non-profit leadership, sports and entertainment leadership or related leadership will be considered. Minimum Bachelor’s degree with additional relevant experience. Expertise in motorsports is not essential. The Board of Trustees seeks a visionary and passionate leader who will work with them to assess, imagine and execute on a new plan for the future that will likely include expansion, physically and programmatically. The next Director will seek opportunities to achieve sustainability through building support and sponsorship, revenue enhancements, facility improvements and audience development. They should be a multi-tasker willing to roll up sleeves to accomplish goals. Necessary skills include fundraising, exhibitions, education programs, events, and finance. This is a “take stock and take action” time for the Museum, and an opportunity for the next leader to reimagine the Museum. Untapped resources, unique content of the Museum, extraordinary Los Angeles region and NHRA connections, offer opportunity for growth and innovation. Position comes with competitive salary and benefits. Full qualifications/how to apply: https://museum-search.com/open-searches/. Deadline: April 1, 2020 searchandref@museum-search.com. EOE. Nominations welcome.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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NHRA Motorsport Museum