Executive Director — Hands-on Science Museum, Ithaca

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drg talent advisory groupNortheast Ithaca (NY)

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About the role

The Sciencenter in Ithaca, NY seeks an Executive Director to lead strategy, fundraising, and external relations at a hands-on, community-focused museum. You will steward a multi-million dollar operating budget and a 26-member staff across five departments while advancing accessibility and inclusion. You will collaborate with Cornell University and Ithaca College, ensure programmatic excellence, and maintain the Sciencenter’s reputation as a regional leader in informal science education through

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