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Executive Director of the Palo Alto History Museum

The Palo Alto History Museum seeks a dynamic, creative and experienced professional with excellent interpersonal, leadership and fundraising skills for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director will have excellent communication skills and demonstrate strong public-facing presence in the community with diverse stakeholders.

This is an exciting time as the Palo Alto History Museum that will open in a restored historic building in early 2026. This is a startup museum in the startup capital of the world, where the pioneering spirit of courage and entrepreneurship led to the founding of a global university, the birthplace of Silicon Valley, and many groundbreaking environmental movements.

Our Museum will be a testament to the people whose vision, values and imagination fostered a diverse and dynamic community and shaped the modern world. You will have the opportunity to lead a museum like no other – using creative thinking and design, to reach out, telling our story through programs and events.

Ideally, we seek applicants with proven, hands-on museum management experience. At minimum, we request applicants have at least five (5) years’ experience with demonstrated success in a senior-level leadership role for a nonprofit organization.

The salary range for this position is $150 K – $180K/year plus benefits.

The application deadline for this position is April 11, 2025.

To apply, please email your cover letter, resume and any other pertinent information to Karen Holman humanresources@paloaltomuseum.org

To receive the detailed Job Overview for this position, send your request to: Karen Holman humanresources@paloaltomuseum.org

The Palo Alto History Museum is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.