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Executive Director

3 months ago

Chicago, United States WNDR Museum Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionABOUT WNDR

WNDR Museum is an immersive experience with locations in Chicago, Boston and San Diego. Our mission is to ignite curiosity, creativity, and wonder within everyone who walks through our doors. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and endless possibilities, providing a dynamic and interactive environment for exploration.

ABOUT THE ROLE

WNDR is looking for a senior leader to build out the company’s operational foundations and better position our brand for growth. Operating under the creative direction of WNDRs Founder and visionary, WNDR’s Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring the fiscal integrity and operational excellence of the organization.

Working out of our flagship location in Chicago, IL, this person will build and lead a diverse and passionate team of creators, innovators and do-ers towards a shared vision of inspiring awe through an interactive experience unlike any other in its category. A leader in the truest sense, the Executive Director will be able to manage the organization holistically, across all departments and disciplines, to clearly articulate, coordinate and inspire our team towards shared goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
  • Operational oversight and strategic direction companywide
  • Building and implementing company practices, policies, procedures and strategies
  • Providing guidance and direction to marketing, events, and retail teams
  • Establish, track and meet goals to increase WNDR’s profitability
  • Identify and execute new opportunities for revenue generation
  • Regularly meet with all members of leadership to make informed strategic decisions, ensure departments are run efficiently and to ensure alignment on all short and long term objectives
  • Responsible for the overall leadership and strategic planning of the business in collaboration with WNDR’s Founder and Executive team members
  • Responsible for the overall programmatic and fiscal integrity of the business
  • Build, inspire and lead a small but mighty team of agile innovators across all business disciplines and functions
QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • At least 10 years of experience as a senior leader in operations
  • Previous experience building and managing operations in hospitality, theater production, theme parks, events/tradeshows or other experiential or immersive experiences  highly preferred
  • A proven executor with the organizational skills to manage working in a fast-paced, multi-project, startup environment 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, able to easily adapt to changing environments
  • Proven business acumen in forecasting, budgeting and ensuring profitability 
  • A strong motivator, skilled in cultivating diverse team’s talents and setting high and consistent standards across multiple locations and departments 
  • A skilled public speaker with strong oral and written skills capable of inspiring effective change management
  • Familiarity and comfort with a diverse set of business functions including marketing, finance and HR

WNDR Museum warmly welcomes people of all ages, identities, ethnicities, beliefs, religions, and backgrounds to join our team. WNDR Museum is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workplace and we strongly encourage nontraditional candidates to apply. We hold ourselves to our commitment and continuously strive to attract, engage, and grow with our talented team.

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