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Auburn, IN

Executive Director

About NATMUS

The National Auto & Truck Museum (NATMUS) is a museum of doers.
For more than 40 years, NATMUS has preserved and celebrated America’s automotive and trucking heritage through unique vehicles, exhibits, artifacts, and educational experiences. Located in Auburn, Indiana, the museum has grown through grassroots passion, volunteer dedication, and a commitment to sharing the stories that shaped transportation history.

Today, NATMUS stands at an exciting point in its evolution. With an extensive collection, historic facilities, strong community support, and a growing regional presence, the museum is poised for its next chapter.

NATMUS is seeking an innovative, visionary Executive Director who can transform possibility into reality by expanding the museum’s reach, creating compelling new experiences, attracting diverse audiences, and establishing NATMUS as a nationally recognized destination for automotive and transportation history.

Position Summary

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of NATMUS and is responsible for leading the museum’s strategic vision, growth, operations, fundraising, programming, and community engagement.

This role requires a dynamic leader who can blend creativity with business acumen, leveraging research, audience insights, industry trends, and data-driven decision-making to guide the future development of the museum.

The successful candidate will have a passion for automotive heritage, experience leading organizations through growth, and the ability to inspire staff, volunteers, donors, board members, and community stakeholders around a shared vision.

The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and execute a long-term strategy that expands exhibits, increases attendance, strengthens financial sustainability, and elevates NATMUS’s profile on a regional and national level.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision
• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan that positions NATMUS for long-term growth and relevance.
• Identify emerging museum, tourism, educational, and entertainment trends that can inform future programming and exhibits.
• Utilize visitor data, market research, demographic trends, and industry insights to guide decision-making.
• Create innovative experiences that appeal to both traditional automotive enthusiasts and new audiences.
• Establish measurable goals for attendance, membership growth, revenue generation, and community impact.

Museum Development & Innovation
• Lead the development of new exhibits, interactive experiences, special collections, and educational programming.
• Evaluate museum assets and identify opportunities to better leverage existing collections and facilities.
• Introduce fresh ideas that increase visitation and encourage repeat attendance.
• Collaborate with collectors, automotive organizations, manufacturers, historians, and industry leaders to bring unique experiences to NATMUS.
• Ensure exhibits remain engaging, relevant, educational, and aligned with the museum’s mission.

Audience Growth & Community Engagement
• Expand awareness of NATMUS across local, regional, and national audiences.
• Develop strategies to attract younger visitors, families, schools, tourists, automotive enthusiasts, and underserved demographics.
• Strengthen and build relationships with community organizations, tourism partners, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders to increase attendance
• Serve as the public face of the museum through speaking engagements, media opportunities, and community events.

Events & Programming
• Develop a year-round calendar of events that drives visitation and revenue.
• Evaluate event timing, audience demand, and community opportunities to maximize impact.
• Create signature experiences that establish NATMUS as a destination attraction.
• Oversee educational programs, special exhibits, car shows, lectures, and community events.

Fundraising & Revenue Development
• Lead fundraising efforts including donor cultivation, sponsorships, grants, memberships, and capital campaigns.
• Identify new revenue opportunities that support the museum’s mission and long-term sustainability.
• Build meaningful relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and community leaders.
• Collaborate with the Board to strengthen philanthropic support and financial growth.

Organizational Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and inspire staff and volunteers.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee museum operations, budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensure organizational policies, governance practices, and operational standards are maintained.
• Provide regular performance reporting and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public History, Marketing, Tourism, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational growth and strategic initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, operations, and teams.
• Strong communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using research, analytics, and performance data to drive decision-making.
• Proven ability to build partnerships and engage stakeholders.
• Passion for preserving and promoting history, culture, education, or transportation heritage.

Preferred
• Museum, nonprofit, tourism, cultural institution, or attraction management experience.
• Fundraising, sponsorship, grant writing, or capital campaign experience.
• Experience creating visitor-focused exhibits or public programming.
• Knowledge of automotive, trucking, transportation, engineering, or industrial history.
• Experience with membership organizations and volunteer engagement.
• Marketing, audience development, or destination attraction experience.

Desired Leadership Traits
The ideal candidate will be:
• Visionary and forward-thinking
• Entrepreneurial and opportunity-focused
• Data-driven and strategic
• Passionate about automotive and transportation heritage
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented
• Innovative and creative
• Comfortable leading change and growth
• Highly organized and accountable
• An effective communicator and storyteller
• A builder of teams, partnerships, and community support

Success in This Role
Within the first three years, the Executive Director will:
• Develop and implement a strategic growth roadmap for NATMUS.
• Increase museum visibility and regional recognition.
• Expand attendance through innovative exhibits and programming.
• Attract broader and more diverse audiences.
• Strengthen fundraising and sponsorship efforts.
• Improve utilization of museum assets and facilities.
• Position NATMUS as one of the premier automotive and transportation museums in the Midwest.

Join Us
NATMUS is seeking a leader who is excited to honor the museum’s rich history while building its future. If you are passionate about innovation, community engagement, and preserving America’s transportation heritage, we invite you to help lead NATMUS into its next chapter.

Salary: $70,000-$100,000 based on experience and incentive package

Travel: Event-based

To Apply Submit a resume, cover letter, and vision statement outlining how you would help grow NATMUS over the next five years.

Email all requirements to John Pontius, NATMUS President, at [email protected].

Hickory Corners, MI

Manager of Educational Programs

Manager of Educational Programs is responsible for the successful creation, development, and execution of a robust annual calendar comprised of school field trip programs, public programs, Garage Works, Model T Driving Experience, and special events. Additionally, they will develop programming the Museum’s Engagement Center (opening 2027), lead annual Education exhibitions in collaboration with area schools, and serve as a staff liaison to the Museum’s Education Committee and with community partners. The manager of education programs will also be expected to maintain top-level oversight of program activities, operations, funding, and expense management. They will work closely with colleagues in development and finance on the development of successful grant applications and the reporting of accurate program numbers and outcomes.

This individual is empowered to envision a comprehensive calendar of creative and diverse interdisciplinary programs that engage learners of all ages and abilities in history, science, and culture, supported by the museum’s collections and exhibitions. They are encouraged to chart long-term programmatic goals, outcomes, and structures, and will be expected to oversee the successful execution of their programmatic vision, working especially closely with their supervisor and volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of educational activities from planning through execution and evaluation, including budget oversight and post-event reporting, to ensure high-quality learning experiences for diverse audiences.
• Develop, implement, and promote new educational offerings to meet community needs and broaden audience reach.
• Oversee school outreach initiatives
• Collaborate across departments and support general museum operations as needed.

• Conceive of and grow a robust annual calendar of onsite specialty education programs, including homeschool days, school vacation weeks, and summer activities.
• Develop and oversee outreach programming for community partners and events 
• Design and implement programming for the Museum’s Engagement Center (opening in 2027), including workshops for children and adults, and drop-in activities for Museum visitors.
• Evaluate programs, track program attendance, and provide information for grants and reporting
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for the Garage Works Program and undergraduate and graduate student Internship Program, through long-term curriculum development, community and college partnerships
• Manage and expand on Model T Driving Experience

• Partners with Director to set vision, strategy, and goals for the Education Department. Works closely with the Executive Director to implement the Education Department’s new strategic plan. This includes launching the Museum’s Thinktank, which will build out new interdisciplinary avenues of inquiry and research, especially around history, science, and culture.   
• Builds and maintains relationships with faculty and students to foster innovation, experimentation, and practice connected to multi-disciplinary object-based teaching and research.
• As appropriate, organizes and/or oversees curricular-driven exhibitions.
• Manages program operations and administrative functions which may include planning and scheduling, program evaluation, policy implementation, personnel administration, budget, marketing, fundraising and proposal development.

Preferred Competencies 

• Demonstrated ability to articulate a strong pedagogical vision for object-based teaching across a range of disciplines.
• Interest in expanding curricular engagement to new areas.
• An interdisciplinary thinker who has genuine enthusiasm for collaboration.
• Strong experience in team leadership, including mentoring, performance management, and collaboration.  
• Demonstrated ability to manage programs, events, and broader projects. Experience with assessment and evaluation.
• Well-developed written/oral communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Knowledge of museum best practices as well as current and emerging trends in the academic museum field. 
• Possesses excellent program management and communication skills
• Pays close attention to details and schedules, with strong organization and time-management 
• Anticipates and responds to situations with flexibility and adaptability
• Can problem-solve and adjust, as needed
• Works independently and as a member of a small team

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS  

• 3-5 years of experience working in K-12 education, program development, or project management in non-profit, museums, or other related industries preferred 
• Bachelor’s degree in education, museum studies, or a related field
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Experience with big-picture program development, step-by-step project management, and use of metrics to report on deliverables
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and climb stairs and a ladder
• Successful completion of a background check

Salary: 60,000 – 65,000 annually

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Executive Director

Applicants may reply via email with Cover Letter and Resume to: [email protected]

Director of Membership and Annual Giving

About Revs Institute

With its premier car collection located in Naples, Florida, the ARC (Archives and Research Center in Ft. Myers, Florida and a national and internal presence, Revs Institute is preserving the future of the past using the automobile as lens and legacy artifact. Revs Institute works through events, objects, authentic narratives, and practices to advocate for the historical automobile as human legacy. Revs Institute is a global resource supporting the historical and meaningful car community with programs that connect the present to the past through research, reactivation, and respect for the automobile as active matter.

Position Description
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Director of Membership and Annual Giving leads the strategy, growth, and execution of the museum’s membership and annual giving programs.

This role is responsible for building a sustainable pipeline of individual donors, strengthening member engagement, and cultivating and soliciting long-term philanthropic support aligned with the museum’s mission to be the most useful resource worldwide for the historical and meaningful car community.

The Director will design and implement innovative membership initiatives, drive annual giving programs including car adoption, and create meaningful donor experiences that deepen loyalty and increase revenue.

Key Responsibilities
 Developing and executing a comprehensive membership growth and retention strategy.
 Analyzing trends and data to increase acquisition, retention, and upgrades.
 Overseeing member communications, and stewardship touchpoints.
 Enhancing member experiences through exclusive events, previews, and behind-the scenes access.
 Designing and managing a multi channel annual giving program (personal visits, direct mail, digital, email, events, etc.).
 Setting and achieving annual fundraising goals for unrestricted and program support.

 Developing segmented campaigns targeting members, enthusiasts, collectors, and corporate supporters.
 Growing and personally managing a portfolio of 50–100 constituents annually, focusing on leadership gift solicitations. ($1,000+).
 Conducting 10-15 meaningful donor visits per month focused on cultivation, solicitation, or stewardship.
 Recruiting, training, and supporting Membership and Annual Giving volunteers, including faculty/staff, alumni, grandparents, and parents of alumni, to facilitate peer-to-peer appeals, donor engagement, and event attendance.
 Ensuring timely acknowledgment and recognition of gifts.
 Creating donor impact reports and stewardship materials.
 Partnering with marketing, curatorial, archival and education teams to connect donors to mission-driven impact.
 Managing Salesforce (CRM database) related to membership and annual giving.
 Tracking and reporting key performance metrics (renewal rates, retention, average gift, donor pipeline).
 Overseeing budgeting and revenue forecasting.
 Collaborating with marketing on campaigns, branding, and storytelling.
 Working closely with events and programming teams to integrate membership value.
 Representing the Revs Institute at community and automotive industry events.

Qualifications
 5+ years of experience in membership, annual giving and nonprofit fundraising.
 Proven success growing membership revenue, personal gift solicitation and donor retention.
 Strong understanding of CRM systems and data-driven fundraising, Salesforce experience preferred.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Experience in museums, cultural institutions, or enthusiast-driven organizations preferred.
 Passion for automotive history, design, or collector culture is a plus.

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae (CV) and letter of interest (LOI).

To be considered as a candidate, the LOI must include 1. Specific descriptions of how the candidate’s background matches or exceeds all minimum qualifications; 2. Why Revs.

Please submit materials to:
Matthew Bisset, Chief Development Officer at [email protected]