Executive Director — Iconic Museum & Gardens Leader

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hillwood estate museum gardensWashington (DC)

Chief Executives Museums

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About the role

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens in Washington, DC seeks an Executive Director to lead strategy, operations, and fundraising for a world‑class cultural site. The ED guides governance, financial oversight, and program development while stewarding the founder’s legacy and the museum’s historic campus. The role requires a visionary leader who can grow admissions, memberships, and partnerships, ensuring inclusion, sustainability, and strong external relations with community and donors.

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