Executive Director – Cahoon Museum of American Art, Cotuit, MA

Executive Director

Cotuit, MA

Heralded for its imaginative programming and creative shows, the Cahoon Museum of American Art thoughtfully marries historic and contemporary pieces in a way that conveys the rich historic and maritime culture of coastal Cape Cod through its artistic heritage and current art-making. The Cahoon mounts six to eight major exhibitions annually, serves a growing population of children and adults with a rich variety of art education programs, and hosts dozens of artist talks and presentations.

To learn more about the Cahoon Museum of American Art, please click https://cahoonmuseum.org.

For a dynamic leader looking to fuse their own personal and professional artistic journey with a museum on the ascendency in a community eager to engage, the Executive Director opening at the Cahoon presents a unique opportunity. The Cahoon Museum of American Art seeks an accomplished organizational leader with a demonstrated track record of building enduring relationships, engaging artists and audiences, and leading high-capacity teams in the successful pursuit of an organization’s strategic objectives.

The Executive Director of the Cahoon Museum is a strategic leader who marries a long-term vision for the museum’s impact with a keen understanding of how to actualize that vision. A dynamic communicator and compelling storyteller with a sincere enthusiasm for community engagement, this leader galvanizes support for the museum’s collections, exhibitions, and educational programs among visitors, donors, and community members.

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. A master’s degree is preferred. 8-10 years of progressive, relevant experience in leadership roles, particularly in museums, historic homes, or other cultural organizations, is essential. Previous executive-level achievement within a nonprofit organization is required. While a background as a curator or art historian is not essential, the leader must possess an evident passion for the mission of the Cahoon Museum.

The compensation range for this position annually is between $135,000 – $145,000. Health, PTO and other benefits are available. This is a full-time, in-person role based in Cotuit, Massachusetts.

If you want to lead this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates at https://apptrkr.com/6696131.

The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for Cahoon Museum of American Art’s vision and mission, as well as organizational impact in current or prior roles.

For best consideration, please submit a letter of introduction and current resume to Kittleman & Associates, LLC by April 30, 2026.