Job Listing: Museum Director (Reedville Fishermen's Museum)

Museum Director

Reedville Fishermen’s Museum
Reedville, Virginia

About the Museum

The Greater Reedville Association / Reedville Fishermen’s Museum (GRA/RFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the maritime history of Reedville and the lower Chesapeake Bay. Through exhibits, collections, oral histories, and community programming, the Museum serves as both a cultural anchor and gathering place for the community. Recent expansion includes the newly renovated Festival Halle, enhancing RFM’s role as a regional destination.

Position Summary

The Museum Director serves as the main public representative of the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, reporting to the Board of Directors. The Director provides leadership across exhibits, programs, grants, operations, and community engagement, ensuring alignment with the Museum’s mission and long-term sustainability. This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the public face of the Museum and steward its mission, reputation, and community relationships

• Lead curation of permanent and rotating exhibits

• Prepare and present reports to the Board of Directors and work collaboratively with Board committees

• Identify funding opportunities; write and manage grants in compliance with funder requirements

• Lead branding, marketing, and outreach efforts, with emphasis on social media

• Working with the Event Manager, the Director will host some events

• Support museum events, educational programs, and community activities

• Oversee daily operations, including calendar coordination and administrative functions

• Provide administrative oversight of museum staff

• Lead and support a strong volunteer program

• Develop and manage the Museum’s operational budget

Required Qualifications

• People management experience

• Experience securing and writing grants for a nonprofit organization

• Experience managing volunteers

• Experience with operational budgeting and financial oversight

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build consensus, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

• Established grant experience, including successful administration of awarded funds

• Prior leadership experience within a museum, historical organization, or cultural institution

Salary Range - $60,571.94 - $72,946.85

To Apply, please send resume and cover letter to EC@rfmuseum.org