Executive Director

About RoGallery Museum of LIC

RoGallery Museum of LIC in Long Island City, NY is a brand new Modern and Contemporary museum located in Queens and dedicated exhibiting art that inspires, educates, and engages the local community. RoGallery Museum of LIC was built on the back of the 40+ year success of its commercial sister, RoGallery. The gallery was founded in the early 1980s by Gail and Robert Rogal, who would become an art world power couple. They established themselves initially as reputable art dealers of limited edition prints by buying out the entire inventories of several major art publishing companies. Over the years, Gail and Robert Rogal's keen eye for superb artworks has expanded the collection to include thousands of original paintings, photographs, and sculptures.

From that same passion for collecting that created the gallery came the founding of RoGallery Museum of LIC. The Museum’s exhibitions and programming reflect the dedication to diverse collecting that all started with Robert and Gail so many years ago. Today, RoGallery Museum strives to create a space that continues that mission in partnership with emerging artists and both local and global communities.

About the Position

RoGallery Museum of LIC is seeking an Executive Director to shepherd the Museum into its true potential. This position provides the opportunity to shape an institution from the ground up, determining the best course of action from the start and ensuring a long future of reliable institutional practices and programming. This role demands someone who can think long-term to develop strategies that can be effectively implemented over time, plan budgets, manage schedules, collaborate with the board of directors, create and execute curatorial programs, plan events and community collaborations, and foster relationships within the institution and throughout the network of city, national, and international museums. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, professional, adaptable, resilient, decisive, and able to communicate with precision and clarity. This will be the foundational appointment of this role, requiring that the individual be prepared to make decisions that will impact the institution for several years to come.

Select Responsibilities Include:

• Critical Thinking, Management, Organizational, and Problem-Solving skills
• Adaptability and Resourcefulness - capable of changing plans and tactics when necessary and sourcing knowledge from any and all possible sources
• Collaboration - able to delegate to and collaborate with other museum employees, as well as mentoring junior staff members
• Strong Communication Skills - demonstrates an ability to go above and beyond to communicate with clarity and efficiency, over multiple channels if necessary
• Financial Management Skills - strong track record of developing, maintaining, and reporting on operational and exhibition budgets, with the ability to identify and correct weaknesses in administrative and financial systems
• Fundraising - develop fundraising events and acquire grants for the institution
• Collections Oversight - able to track donations, loans, accessions/deaccessions, etc. that move through the permanent and temporary collections
• Multitasking - ready to alter plans, schedules, and details of projects due to changes in personnel, schedule, budget, or object availability
• Staffing - maintain and manage hiring, oversee performance, and set goals

Requirements

• Preferred Master’s or PhD in a related field, such as Art History, Museum Studies, Curating, etc., or equivalent relevant experience. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role in an arts organization or institution. 7-10 years preferred.
• Familiarity with museum accreditation standards, such as those set by ICOM and AAM.
• History of fundraising, grant writing, and budget management.

Benefits

PTO, Healthcare

Research shows that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Send your Resume/CV, Cover Letter, and three references to [email protected] with your name and “Executive Director Position” in the subject line. Contact the museum via [email protected] or by phone at 718-937-0901