Executive Director - Las Cruces, NM

Company: Texas Association of Museums
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

A Division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum (NMFRHM) in Las Cruces, a division of the State of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. This is a Governor Exempt position.
The Executive Director is appointed by the Cabinet Secretary of DCA and works with an 11-member governing board appointed by the Governor. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous administrative experience in a museum or a similar complex organization;
  
• A degree or equivalent in agriculture or a related field from an institution of higher learning;
  
• Proven success in strategic planning, management, grant-writing, and fundraising.
  
  The successful candidate will have a passion for agriculture and its impact on quality of life, along with relevant administrative experience. Responsibilities include overseeing programmatic, operational, and financial management of the museum complex, which spans multiple buildings on a 47-acre campus. The Executive Director will lead a staff of 20 state employees, work with volunteers, and coordinate with the Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, an independent 501(c)(3).
  The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment for visitors, staff, and community partners. Compensation is approximately $120,000, plus benefits and PERA retirement.
  Application Details
  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by May 19, 2025. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: .
  For questions, contact Lori Holguin at or .
  Please note that submitted materials may be subject to disclosure under New Mexico's Inspection of Public Records Act.
  The Department of Cultural Affairs is committed to an equitable and inclusive work environment, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, or veteran status.
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