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We're embracing the next stage of the Museum's future. Are looking to be a part of it?

 Museum Executive Director 

At the Lynden Heritage Museum, we celebrate and preserve the rich history of our community. We’re seeking a passionate, organized, and community-oriented Executive Director to lead our small non-profit with heart and vision. If you’re excited about fostering connections, managing operations, and ensuring financial stability while championing our mission, we’d love to have you join us.

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At the Lynden Heritage Museum, you’ll lead a small but mighty team dedicated to preserving our community’s history. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in Lynden while growing as a leader in a supportive, close-knit environment. If you’re organized and passionate about community engagement, we invite you to bring your skills and enthusiasm to our museum family.

Responsibilities and Duties

Operations & Leadership

• Oversee daily museum operations in alignment with museum policies, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment.

• Lead and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, guiding day-to-day tasks, special projects, and events.

• Coordinate signature museum events, including the Fireworks Booth, Member BBQ, Mystery at the Museum, Antique Tractor Show Booth, and Summer/Winter Open Houses.

• Maintain the museum’s facilities, recommending updates or upgrades to the board to ensure a safe and inviting space.

• Develop and update museum policies to keep operations effective and relevant.

• Create an annual activity calendar for staff and board, providing follow-up summaries to track progress.

• Oversee that museum staff are maintaining their responsibilities and regularly schedule tasks.

• Serve as the museum’s ambassador, representing our mission at community events, public forums, and budgetary meetings with public officials.

Financial Management

• Manage basic bookkeeping tasks, coordinate payroll, and general accounting reconciliation, and collaborate with our accounting firm for annual tax reporting.

• Ensure timely execution of payables, maintaining a consistent payment schedule.

• Prepare and present an annual museum budget to the board, including planned expenses (insurance, utilities, payroll, etc.).

• Deliver monthly financial statements and year-end financial reports, reviewing costs to identify savings or investment opportunities.

Community Engagement & Marketing

• Build strong community connections through personal interactions

• Create and distribute marketing materials, including membership applications, event flyers and email updates.

• Maintain and update the museum website in collaboration with external contractors.

• Develop and deliver engaging presentations about the museum to local groups, updating content annually or as needed.

Collections & Stewardship

• Collaborate with the collections manager to care for and document museum items, ensuring proper handling of donated collections per museum policy.

Board Support

• Compile and distribute monthly board meeting packets, including financials, director’s reports, budget updates, event plans, and strategic planning materials.

• Recommend budget adjustments for annual presentation to the City of Lynden.

Leadership & Community-Building Opportunities

As the Executive Director, you’ll have the chance to:

• Inspire a Shared Vision: Rally staff, volunteers, and the community around the museum’s mission to preserve Lynden’s heritage.

• Foster Collaboration: Build partnerships with local organizations, schools, and businesses to expand the museum’s reach and impact.

• Make a Lasting Impact: Create meaningful experiences that connect generations and strengthen community pride.

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Salary: Starts at $50,000 annually, DOA, minimum 32 hours per week (salaried)

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, comp time accrual with preapproval

Experience Required: Administrative and managerial experience

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to 
director@lyndenpioneermuseum.org
with the subject line
Application for Museum Executive Director

Phone    (360) 354-3675       

Email      info@lyndenheritagemuseum.org

©2018 by Lynden Heritage Museum

HOURS

Monday - Saturday

10:00a - 4:00p

Sunday

12:00p - 4:00p

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