Executive Director

Executive Director – Sandcastles Children’s Museum

Sandcastles Children’s Museum, founded in October 2006, offers hands‑on discovery to children ages 1 to 10 and fosters cultural awareness and positive interactions within families. Our mission is to encourage creativity, curiosity, and love of learning through interactive education.

• Lead strategic vision, develop mission‑driven programs and exhibits, and set long‑range goals.
• Oversee daily operations, financial management, and compliance with board policies.
• Build and sustain diverse funding sources, manage fundraising, grant proposals, and marketing.
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain staff and volunteers; foster an inclusive, safe work environment.
• Collaborate with community partners, sponsor relationships, and board of directors to advance mission.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership and management experience.
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational, planning, and program development skills.
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and working with children.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license; able to travel short distances in all weather.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs; operate standard office equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Passion for mission, vision, and values.
• Innovative, independent, and team‑focused leadership.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and prioritization of tasks.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Compliance with criminal background investigation protocol.

Executive

Full‑time

Business Development and Sales

Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

Ludington, MI