Job Description

Chief Executive Officer

Guide a beloved institution that inspires learning through play while expanding its community impact, philanthropic support, and long-term vision.

In partnership with Lindauer, Omaha Children’s Museum is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer to guide one of the Midwest’s most beloved cultural institutions through an exciting period of growth and opportunity.

The next CEO will inherit a financially stable organization with a $5.9 million operating budget, strong philanthropic support, and an engaged Board of Directors. This leader will guide OCM’s strategic direction while strengthening internal operations, expanding revenue streams, and serving as a visible advocate for the Museum’s mission across Omaha and the broader region.

To learn more, apply, or nominate a candidate, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7031088

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for one of the region’s leading cultural institutions, working closely with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team.

• Inspire and mentor a talented staff while fostering a collaborative and mission-driven organizational culture grounded in OCM’s values of growth, respect, fun, and well-being.

• Champion exceptional guest experiences across exhibits, educational programs, camps, and community initiatives designed for children and families.

• Lead fundraising and revenue growth by cultivating relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners while strengthening membership and earned revenue strategies.

• Serve as OCM’s chief ambassador, building strategic partnerships and advancing the Museum’s visibility, reputation, and long-term vision within the Omaha community and beyond.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience (7–10+ years) in a museum, cultural institution, or similarly complex nonprofit organization.

• Proven success in fundraising and revenue growth, including major gifts, foundation, corporate, and public funding.

• Strong track record of leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing, collaborative teams.

• Solid financial and operational management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to serve as a visible and compelling ambassador for the mission.

Compensation:

• Base salary range of $225,000 to $250,000, with performance-based bonus opportunity.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• Additional benefits include retirement plan, paid time off, and relocation assistance.

Why Omaha Children’s Museum

• A beloved cultural landmark serving nearly 250,000 families and children annually, with strong community loyalty and regional recognition.

• A financially healthy institution with a stable budget, strong donor support, and significant opportunity for philanthropic growth.

• A mission-driven organization where learning through play inspires creativity, discovery, and early childhood development.

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