Executive Director

The R.

E. Olds Transportation Museum was incorporated in 1977 and seeks to preserve and promote

Lansing, Michigan’s automotive heritage, its lasting impact on the mid-Michigan community and the

American automotive industry.

The museum maintains a car collection of over 90 automobiles ranging from an 1886 Olds Steam Car to

a 2004 Final 500 Olds Alero. Additional cars on loan include a 1897 Olds from the Smithsonian and a

1906 built REO 1⁄2 scale car. Besides many “one-of-a- kind” cars, the museum archives have

irreplaceable historical documents.

The Executive Director is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Museum and is responsible for all

dealings with employees, volunteers, visitors, donors, and community stakeholders. The Executive Director is responsible for executing the strategic direction of the Museum’s board as well as providing

input for annual and strategic business plans. The Executive Director reports to the President through the

Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee with overall strategic and operational responsibility for

the Museum, its staff, volunteers, and adherence to annual and strategic plans.

• Annual operating budget of approximately $300,000 and equity that includes endowment and board designated funds
• Annual admissions of over 12,000 people (individual paid, groups, and guests)
• Managing volunteer force of 10+ dedicated people
• Annual paid membership of 300+
• Manages separate storage annex and archives
• Staff of 3, managed year-round
• The Executive Director must be flexible to meet the demands of the Museum events, such as shows, exhibits, and occasional rental events
• The Executive Director manages the Museum’s Car Capital Auto Show, the Museum's Annual Meeting and monthly board meetings. The Executive Director is the face and the ambassador of the Museum.

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 suite
• Ability to host remote meetings using commercial products (i.e. Zoom)
• Ability to multi-task across multiple requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong business acumen

• Experience with non-profit organizations
• Experience in running a business
• Ability to write grant proposals
• Archival and preservation knowledge

• Stakeholders/Community relationships

• Acts as an advisor to the board on all internal/external matters
• Ensures all professional and ethical standards are maintained at the highest level to the expectation of visitors, staff, volunteers, and donors
• Provides input and actively participates in the Strategic Planning process
• Responsible for developing an annual marketing plan that includes admissions, facility rentals, vehicle adoptions, an annual car raffle, and a membership campaign
• Seeks sponsorship opportunities and is in charge of all museum events, including car shows, raffle events and rental of the museum premises. Responsible for marketing decisions
• Manages and directs others on the Museum's use of social media and newsletters

• Ensure accurate accounting and monthly financial reporting using Quick Books (generally delegated to CPA or the Operations Manager)
• Responsible for ensuring timely payments to IRS, State of Michigan, City of Lansing, quarterly UIA and other key vendors and suppliers (generally delegated to CPA or Operations Manager)
• Familiarity with grant writing and the grant approval process
• Participate in the development of the annual budget in preparation for Finance Committee review and Board approval. Ensures Museum finances are healthy with a balanced annual budget
• Ensures financial controls and reporting are in place and followed. Also ensures proper risk management procedures are in place to protect visitors, employees, volunteers, and the Museum’s assets
• Ensure adherence to the Museum’s Procurement Policies
• Participation as required with the Finance Committee to accomplish outside CPA reviews and

• Determine staffing needs, maintain staff and volunteer morale, and ensures proper employment practices are defined and in practice…