THIS ROLE REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE TO WORK ON-SITE AT THE RANDALL MUSEUM OFFICE IN SAN FRANCISCO, WITH OPTIONS TO WORK REMOTELY AS NEEDED.

ABOUT RANDALL MUSEUM FRIENDS

Randall Museum Friends (RMF) is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization whose mission is to support the growth and programming of the Randall Museum, a free science, arts and nature museum in San Francisco.  We operate within a public-private partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (SFRPD) to grow and support the Randall Museum’s services and programming. 

To learn more about the Randall Museum Friends, please visit https://randallmuseum.org/

POSITION OVERVIEW

Partnering with, and reporting to, the Randall Museum Friends Board of Directors, and collaborating with San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department staff, the Executive Director will lead all aspects of RMF, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue and cultivating community relationships to ensure the continued success and future growth of the Randall Museum. The selected individual will leverage their knowledge and experience to further develop the vision and strategic direction of RMF, which is to aggressively grow the organization in the next 3-5 years. The position is largely on-site at the San Francisco Randall Museum office, with options to work remotely as needed.

Essential responsibilities of the Executive Director role include leading a strategic expansion of the Randall Museum’s impact, and growing financial resources. The Executive Director should embody the vision of Founder Josephine Randall and be committed to “foster a love of science, natural history and the arts.”

For more information, please visit https://randallmuseum.org/about-us/support-us/randall-museum-friends/

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Randall Museum Friends Board of Directors and has two direct reports at this time: the Director of Administration and a new role – Development Associate, currently vacant.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Salary range is $140,000 to $160,000
  Benefits include:
  o   Paid time off  12 paid holidays, 4 weeks paid vacation, 2 weeks sick time
• o   Health insurance: Full benefits via California Choice Benefit Administrators
• o   Opportunity to join the CalSavers Retirement Plan
• o   Opportunity to work remotely, as needed
• o  Lead and execute a strategic vision and fundraising program to grow the museum to its highest potential

YOU ARE

• Bold and entrepreneurial, and excited by the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships and actively engage diverse stakeholders.
• Upbeat, energetic, and solutions-seeking leader who serves as a dedicated brand ambassador for the Randall Museum.
• A nonprofit professional who is driven to achieve ambitious goals in service of a mission.
• A diplomatic systems thinker who demonstrates advanced skills in organizational leadership.
• A strong fundraiser with deep roots in the San Francisco philanthropic community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fundraising and Strategic Growth
• Lead the strategic planning process in collaboration with the Board to further develop the organizational vision, including concrete long-term goals and funding needs.
• In partnership with the Board of Directors, create and execute a strategic fundraising program that includes individual giving, private and government grants, corporate sponsors, and membership.
  o   Maintain a major gifts portfolio – identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward members and donors.
• Actively engage a diversity of San Francisco and Bay Area communities to develop new relationships and identify partnerships that expand the museum’s reach and impact.
• Lead development of the organization’s annual budget and monitor revenue generation.

Budget and Fiscal Management

• In coordination with the Board Treasurer, develop annual budgets, track financial progress, and oversee fiscal activities, including the annual audit of financial reports.
• Provide leadership and oversight for contract and grant negotiations, as well as execution, implementation, and reporting of external vendors.
• Ensure communication of accurate and timely financial reports to the Board of Directors.

Organizational Leadership and Culture

• Lead the museum’s efforts to create an inclusive, welcoming culture for staff, visitors and students, continuing to build and expand relationships with public schools, diverse local community groups to create a museum that serves the city as whole.
• Ensure and champion excellence throughout the museum’s programming, facilities and staffing.
  Identify and execute a staffing plan that achieves the administrative, fundraising, and strategic goals of the RMF.
• Follow DEI best practices to ensure fair and transparent policies across all recruitment, retention and promotional efforts among staff.
• Effectively manage the organization and support the growth and development of RMF staff with an inclusive and respectful leadership style.
  o   Oversee the work of the Director of Administration and the Development Associate.
• Develop relationships with SFRPD staff to structure roles and responsibilities to maximize Museum programming and organizational impact.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Board and Strategic Partnerships

• Work closely with the Board of Directors to advance the mission of the organization, including but not limited to:
  o   Schedule, attend, and participate actively in all full board and executive committee meetings.
• o   Communicate with the Board about budget, fundraising activity, and other active projects.
• o   Call meetings, create agendas and staff Board committees, including Development Committee, Programs and Exhibits Committee, and Operations Committee.
• o   Drive Board of Directors and Board committees to take action on achieving tasks that connect to larger outcomes and goals.
• o   Source, recruit, onboard, and train new members of the Board of Directors and Board committees.
• Intentionally and authentically build strong relationships with the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and City of San Francisco.
• o   Serve as primary liaison between RMF and San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (SFRPD) staff.
• o   Partner with the Museum Director (SFRPD) to align on strategic planning and execution, community partnerships, and highest needs for the Museum.
• Attend Randall Museum staff meetings and report on activity, progress toward goals, and deliverables from Randall Museum Friends.
• Serve as the quality bar for all museum programming, ensuring a continued delivery of excellent and inclusive programming.

COMPETENCIES

• 8-10 years of senior leadership and management experience in fundraising, board engagement, operations, financial management, and stakeholder management, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Proven track record in developing and refining fundraising strategies, goals and objectives with clearly defined priorities and metrics.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors, Board committees, and demonstrated skill at motivating fundraising volunteers.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to foster relationships that support individual and collective ability to grow, thrive, and work effectively together.
  Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong managerial and supervision skills.
• Flexible and agile thinker; comfort with ambiguity.
• Experience working on a public/nonprofit partnership.
• Experience in a museum or education setting that focuses on STEAM educational programming for children or adults, highly desired.
• Track record of effective collaboration with other executive leaders.
• Proven history of leading, inspiring, and developing high functioning teams with diverse identities to effectively deliver outcomes.
• High level of diplomacy and tact.
• Commitment to DEI practices.
• Commitment to the mission of the Randall Museum and Randall Museum Friends.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
  BA/BS from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Passion for the mission of the Randall Museum.

EQUITY STATEMENT

Randall Museum Friends seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our greater community. At Randall Museum Friends, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates with no discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, or for additional information on the opportunity, please click this link or send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Victoria Silverman at apply@cooksilverman.com.

All applications and inquiries will receive a response and be kept strictly confidential.

Randall Museum Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer.