Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Company: Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
The Museum of Pop Culture's (MoPOP) mission is to make creative
expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that
inspire and connect our communities.Housed in an iconic Frank
Gehry-designed building located at the Seattle Center (Seattle, WA,
USA), MoPOP was created to inspire and engage people of all ages by
celebrating and showcasing shared cultural touchpoints spanning
music, film, fashion, the performing arts, video games, technology,
sports, and more. MoPOP's world-renowned, one-of-a-kind permanent
collection includes more than 80,000 individual pieces with less
than 1% on display at any given time at the museum. In addition,
the museum has a very active lending program with pieces on display
all over the world.MoPOP is recruiting its next CEO. Come geek out
with us!! We love this stuff and we're having a blast. We LOVE
coming to work every day. This is a rare chance to join a
well-respected organization at a key inflection point as we define,
shape, and embrace our future. If that excites you as a leader,
this may be the career defining opportunity you've been
seeking.About MoPOPEntering its third decade, MoPOP is a budding,
emerging cultural institution with enriching ties to the Seattle
and global arts community, poised to amplify and transform the
study and celebration of pop culture. Over the past six years,
MoPOP has experienced significant growth, solidified operational
structures, and deeply engaged in diversity, equity, inclusion, and
accessibility; and infused inclusive and strategic frameworks
across the organization. MoPOP weathered the height of the COVID-19
pandemic with minimal impact to its 110+ staff members, achieved
financial sustainability and maintained diversified programmatic
offerings.Why MoPOPMoPOP is different than a lot of other cultural
institutions that are specific to one art form or genre. MoPOP
believes pop culture is a universal language that can build
connections across a diverse range of people. For more than twenty
years, the museum has been showcasing its collection along with
traveling exhibits to spark connections and create lasting cultural
impact. MoPOP creates both a physical space and an emotional and
intellectual opportunity for people from every background to
explore, find community, and recognize their own creative
potential.Core Values
- Open arms: We practice radical hospitality and equitable
access.
- Creative exchanges: We create space for community voices and
collaborations.
- Light bulb moments: We use pop culture as a catalyst for
learning, connecting, and creating.
- Pursuing excellence: We believe integrity, innovation, and hard
work lead to amazing things.
- Excitement: We value the thrill that comes from experiencing
creativity together.MoPOP is committed to addressing diversity,
equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). This includes taking
steps to increasing our awareness of institutional "-isms" as well
as uncovering the ways they show up in museum culture. We recognize
this is a process that requires intentionality, energy, and
resources, and MoPOP is developing a DEIA framework that can
cultivate a work environment and museum experience that is truly
welcoming for all.The Position/Your RoleThe CEO is a visionary,
people-centric leader developing and articulating an ambitious
direction for the coming decades, fostering organizational,
financial, programmatic sustainability while demonstrating
excellence in communicating internal and external needs to a
variety of constituencies. They are responsible for leading MoPOP
to achieve its mission, goals, and objectives organization-wide
strategic visioning and leading daily operations.Reporting to the
Board of Directors, the CEO manages an annual operating budget of
$20M, and the senior leadership team (currently seven (7)) who
supervise finance, people + culture, exhibitions/collections,
sales/marketing, museum operations, education and public programs,
and advancement, and who share accountability for the wellbeing and
sustainability of the museum. As the lead spokesperson and
fundraiser of the museum, the CEO leads external engagement,
community building, and direction of MoPOP's presence and impact on
the greater Seattle arts community.What You BringCandidates will be
evaluated on the full range of their lived and learned experience,
professional background, volunteer experience, and direct and
transferable skills. MoPOP is seeking candidates with a compelling
combination of demonstrated experience and skills in some, or all,
of the following areas:
- Experience serving as an Executive Director, Deputy Director,
CEO, COO, CAO, CFO, or similar role(s), or as a senior staff member
of an organization, division, or department of comparable
size.
- Broad understanding of all aspects of running nonprofit
organizations and cultural institutions (e.g., People + Culture,
Marketing, Visitor Experience, Strategic Planning, Fund
Development, Facilities, Financial Management).
- Exposure to nonprofit operations, business operations, legal,
compliance, arts and culture operations, or private sector entities
- which may come from board, volunteer, or staff service - is
required for success in this role.
- Appreciation and passion for the greater arts and cultural
community in Seattle and beyond.
- Experience leading teams through creative and cultural
change.The starting annual salary for this position is $290,000
with bonus potential.The comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer match
- Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent
costs
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life
insurance
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Subsidized transportation and parking options
- MoPOP staff museum access, plus discounts at the retail store
and Culture Kitchen Seattle at MoPOPThe position is open until
filled, with a priority deadline of November 23, 2022.MoPOP is
committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, and we
are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that
having staff, interns, and volunteers with diverse backgrounds
enables us to better meet our mission and encourage BIPOC, women,
and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply. We acknowledge that our work to
build safe spaces and better systems for traditionally marginalized
groups is ongoing and will require constant vigilance and expect
all MoPOP employees to be part of our DEIA journey.
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