Executive Director

Title: Executive Director

State Role Title:Ex Dir Frontier Cul Mus of Va

Hiring Range: $132000 DOQ

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Frontier Culture Museum of VA

Location:Museum site 1290 Richmond Road

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia a state agency located in Staunton VA is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director.
The mission of the Frontier Culture Museum is to increase public knowledge of the formation of a distinctive American folk culture from the synthesis of European African and indigenous peoples. The museum uses historic structures artifacts and living history interpretation to represent how immigrants to America lived in their homelands crossed the Atlantic and traveled from coastal ports into the Shenandoah Valley. These travelers built farms along the early Western Frontier where they and their descendants formed a new American culture.
The Executive Director is hired by the FCMV Board of Trustees and is an at-will employee. The Board of Trustees is a twenty-five-member board appointed by the Governor the Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates and the President of the Senate of Virginia. The Executive Director must have previous administrative experience a minimum of a Bachelors degree in history education or related field and/or relevant experience in business and/or related field significant experience (10 years recent progressive responsibility including at least 7 years at the executive level) in large complex/cultural organizations including demonstrated responsibility for general operations and administration public relations staff project and budget management. Candidates should have a successful record in leadership strategic planning organizational management and skill in gathering resources to support the Museum. The position is responsible for the programmatic operations and financial management of the Museum complex including a $70 million dollar under-construction 44000 sf permanent indoor and rotating gallery 12 outdoor exhibits on a 300 acre campus and has an annual budget of $3 million from the commonwealth self-generated revenue and substantial support from the American Frontier Culture Foundation.
The position currently leads a staff of 37 FT and 20 part-time staff. The Executive Director as leader and ambassador works in collaboration with the American Frontier Culture Foundation to promote partnerships secure resources and advance the Museums mission. The Executive Director will work in conjunction with the Board of Trustees expanding the opportunities within the current mission and goals of the agency as well as the vision for the future.
The ideal candidate will be proactive innovative and possess the knowledge and expertise to guide the Museum forward and should have experience in and a strong commitment to developing partnerships at the local state national and international level and to embracing best practices in the Museum industry. The candidate should possess the experience and skill to build and maintain a strong staff team maintain a positive and supportive work environment which encourages staff development and participation in a diverse and inclusive environment. Salary is $132000 dependent upon qualifications and offers state health benefits package retirement life insurance Executive Leave paid holidays and more.
The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia will accept only fully completed online applications including full telephone and email contact information for all references. To be considered for this position you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line Virginia Jobs (RMS) employment site at no later than 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday February 3 2026. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore it is essential to provide detailed information. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
The Frontier Culture Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures races and ethnicities gender expressions and abilities. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Frontier Culture Museum welcomes veterans to apply. The final candidate must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous employment and reference checks
Submit application online at by 11:55 p.m. on February 3 2026. Contact Human Resources Manager Lydia Volskis at or with questions or for more information about the position.

Minimum Qualifications

The Executive Director must have significant previous administrative experience in a complex organization institution or Museum. Candidates should have a successful record in strategic planning management and skill in gathering resources to support the Museum. The ED is responsible for the programmatic operations and financial management of the Museum complex including an under construction $70 million dollar 44000 square foot permanent and indoor rotating gallery 12 outdoor exhibits on a 300 acre campus. The ED currently leads a staff of 36 full-time and 20 part-time staff. The ED as a leader and an ambassador works in collaboration with the American Frontier Culture Foundation to promote partnerships secure resources and advance the Museums mission. The Executive Director works with the Board of Trustees to ensure clarity in the current mission and goals of the agency as well as vision for the future.

Additional Considerations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must apply via the Virginia state jobsline portal at by 11:55 p.m. on February 3 2026. Complete and current contact information for all references is required. No incomplete applications will be considered. Contact Human Resources Manager Lydia Volskis at or with questions or for more information about the position.

Contact Information

Name: Lydia Volskis

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.