Museum Seeks Executive Director

The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is a not-for-profit museum located in the west suburbs of Chicago. Since 1962 the Museum has specialized in carved hardstone art objects from around the world with a unique emphasis on Chinese jade from the Qing dynasty to the Republic period. The Museum also houses collections of minerals, gemstones, fossils and provides educational programming and special exhibits to the public. The Museum welcomes nearly 28,000 visitors annually and maintains community outreach programs and exhibits. Through the vision and efforts of several generations of the Lizzadro family, the Museum has grown over the last 60+ years and is ready to begin the next phase of stewardship. In 2019 the Museum relocated to a new 15,000 sq. ft. facility and is seeking a dynamic leader to contribute to our future.

The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is in search of an Executive Director seeking an exciting opportunity to work with our knowledgeable staff and be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Museum. The Executive Director will report to and work with the President and the Museum’s Board of Directors to develop program and exhibit priorities, financial sustainability, and continue museum standards and best practices. The inspired energetic candidate will bring creativity and leadership to our museum.

Job Information:

• Job ID: 7152023
• Workplace Type: On-Site
• Location: Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
• Company Name: Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
• Position Title: Executive Director
• Job Function: Director/Administrator
• Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
• Job Duration: Ongoing
• Min Education: BA/BS
• Min Experience: 5 year
• Salary: $90,000 – $125,000

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art considers applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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