Executive Director

Job Title

Executive Director

Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia (FCMV)

Museum site 1290 Richmond Road, Staunton, VA

Salary $132,000+ (state minimum), state health benefits, retirement, life insurance, Executive Leave, paid holidays, and more. The position is an at‑will, state agency employee.

The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia seeks to increase public knowledge of a distinctive American folk culture that emerged from the synthesis of European, African, and indigenous peoples. The museum uses historic structures, artifacts, and living history interpretation to represent how immigrants lived in their homelands, crossed the Atlantic, and traveled to the Shenandoah Valley.

• Lead the programmatic operations and financial management of the Museum complex, including a $70 million under‑construction permanent indoor rotating gallery (44 000 sq ft), 12 outdoor exhibits on a 300+ acre campus, and an annual budget of $3 + million from the Commonwealth, self‑generated revenue, and substantial support from the American Frontier Culture Foundation.
• Oversee a staff of 37 full‑time and 20 part‑time employees, building and maintaining a strong staff team in a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages staff development and participation.
• Work in collaboration with the American Frontier Culture Foundation to promote partnerships, secure resources, and advance the Museum’s mission.
• Partner with the Board of Trustees to ensure clarity in the current mission and goals and to develop the vision for the future.
• Maintain a positive and supportive work environment that encourages staff development and participation in a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Significant previous administrative experience in a complex organization, institution, or museum.
• 10 years of recent progressive responsibility, including at least 7 years at the executive level, in large complex or cultural organizations.
• Successful record in strategic planning, organizational management, and skill in gathering resources to support the Museum.
• Bachelor’s degree in history, education, or a related field, and/or relevant experience in business and/or a related field.

The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia will accept only fully completed online applications through the Virginia state jobsline portal at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications are due no later than 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Complete and current contact information for all references is required. No incomplete applications will be considered.

Name:
Lydia Volskis
Phone: 540‑332‑7850
Email:
Lydia.

Volskisginia.gov

The Frontier Culture Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. The Museum welcomes veterans, and applicant eligibility is confirmed through a criminal history background check. The Museum encourages individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Veterans may answer Veteran status questions and submit disability documentation as applicable.
The Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is an affirmative action employer. The Museum complies with the Virginia state law EEO and Disability statement.