Museum Director

The Museum Director is a member of the leadership team and serves as a steward of the overall mission, vision, health, and sustainability of the Sail, Power, & Steam Museum (SPSM) and Midcoast Sailing Center (MCSC). This is a collaborative role—not a traditional hierarchical executive position. The Museum Director works alongside functional leaders to establish priorities, solve problems, allocate resources, and advance the mission.

Organizational leadership — Coordinate planning, priorities, communication, and cross-functional work.

Financial stewardship — Support budgeting, financial oversight, resource planning, and sound financial practices.

Fundraising & development — Pursue grants, sponsor ships, gifts, memberships, and sustainable funding.

Board & governance — Serve as primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors and support strategic priorities.

External relations — Build relationships with donors, schools, colleges, maritime organizations, businesses, and community partners.

Strategic planning — Identify opportunities, monitor goals, and guide long-term organizational development.

Leadership support — Support functional leaders, facilitate communication, and help resolve cross-functional issues.

Organizational accountability — Help ensure clear ownership, continuity, compliance, and coordinated response to significant issues.

Each functional leader maintains responsibility and decision-making authority within their area. Cross-functional matters are addressed collaboratively by the leadership team, with the Board of Directors providing governance and oversight. The Museum Director does not routinely direct the day-to-day work of functional leaders.

A collaborative, organized, community-minded leader with strong communication skills and sound judgment; someone comfortable in a small, hands-on nonprofit environment and able to move between strategic planning and practical problem solving. Nonprofit, museum, maritime, educational, fundraising, or community leadership experience is valued.

Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred. Three years of nonprofit management or comparable leadership experience preferred. Maine maritime, sailing, museum, or waterfront experience is a plus.

“To celebrate, honor, experience, and share the story of Maine’s maritime heritage.”