Executive Director - Michigan Maritime Museum (1/15/25)

Posted on 11/26/24

Seeking an entrepreneurial and data-driven leader passionate about the Great Lakes to serve as the next Executive Director of the Michigan Maritime Museum.

The Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven is a premier West Michigan destination dedicated to celebrating, preserving, promoting, and stewarding the vibrant heritage and culture of Michigan’s Great Lakes and waterways. The Museum recently completed a strategic plan and a major capital expansion and is well-positioned to expand programming and reach its next level of engagement and sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and entrepreneurial leader to capitalize on the Museum’s 50-year legacy and plant roots in the thriving South Haven community. Strong candidates will be entrepreneurial business strategists, superior relationship builders, and align with the Museum’s values: Collaboration, Education, Fiscal Responsibility, Preservation, Hospitality, and Volunteerism​.

The Executive Director will start approximately Summer/Fall 2025. The hiring range is $110,000-$140,000 and includes a competitive benefits package. The Museum has engaged the DeVos Institute of Arts Management to facilitate the search. Interested candidates may learn more and apply here:  https://tinyurl.com/MMMexcMM

Michigan Maritime Museum:

The Michigan Maritime Museum’s vision is to inspire a multi-generational, educated, enthusiastic, and aware public invested in the long-term preservation of Michigan maritime heritage and culture. It offers experiences for all ages including interactive exhibits, dynamic programming, and on-water experiences on our fleet of historic vessels. FY2023 was a banner year for the Museum. It served nearly 35,000 visitors, doubled its membership, reached all-time highs in attendance and store sales, and opened the Maritime Heritage Center. Made possible through a successful $8.5 million capital campaign, this 2-story, 17,000 sq. feet Center has event, programming, and office spaces that are allowing it to expand its offerings and plan ambitiously for its future. Learn more about the Museum and its community in the Museum’s Annual Report here: The Ship’s Lamp 2023.