Executive Director

The New England Museum Association is seeking a dynamic and visible Executive Director (ED) to advance its mission and help shape the future of the museum field across New England. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED serves as the organization’s chief ambassador—building powerful connections among museum professionals, institutions, and allies, and championing the value of museums with civic leaders regionally and nationally.

This role blends vision and action: setting strategic direction, driving fundraising and engagement, offering useful programming to its members, and inspiring and mentoring a small but dedicated team. The ED has a unique opportunity to elevate NEMA’s voice, expand its impact, and help define what’s next for museums in the region and beyond.

The ED position is based at NEMA’s Arlington, MA office and may be able to operate on a hybrid schedule as agreed upon by the Board of Directors and the ED. Candidates must be based in one of the six New England states within reasonable commuting distance of the office. This position requires regular travel throughout New England to engage with constituents.

Full details can be found here: https://nemanet.orgnema-ed

$90,000 annually. Outstanding benefits include generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; and an employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan.

Work Location and Schedule

The ED position is based at NEMA’s Arlington, MA office and may be able to operate on a hybrid schedule as agreed upon by the Board of Directors and the ED. Full-time employment is expected, though the possibility of a 0.8 FTE arrangement may be considered. Candidates must be based in one of the six New England states within reasonable commuting distance of the office. This position requires regular travel throughout New England to engage with constituents.