Recruitment Matrix: (Executive Director)

REQUIRED PREFERRED NICE EXTRA/NOT REQUIRED

 Bachelor’s degree  Advanced degree in science or  Has served on boards of directors management strongly preferred EXPERIENCE  5 years of progressively responsible  Has volunteered for non-profit non-profit management  Science museum experience organizations  Comfortable working in university  academic environment

 Ability to respond proactively,  Exhibit development  Experience in evaluation and SKILLS decisively, accurately, and assessment  Educational program development courteously to opportunities and challenges  Proven track record in fundraising  Proven track record in promoting positive public relations using a variety of methods and media  Ability to establish and communicate meaningful goals and objectives  Knowledge of management policies and procedures, including planning, budgeting, proposal writing, and HR management  Has understanding of the local  Visionary, with ability to work  Professional development ATTRIBUTES area collaboratively to create, orientation for staff and self  communicate, and implement programs that advance the Sciencenter’s mission  Ability to actively listen to diverse groups  Ability to organize and motivate staff, trustees, volunteers, community members, external leaders, and the general public 