The Friends of Chinese American Museum is an established nonprofit organization at a critical threshold of growth and expansion. FCAM is seeking an Executive Director to provide strong leadership and vision to realize a mission to foster deeper understanding and appreciation of America’s diverse heritage through presentation of its Chinese American heritage. The Friends of the Chinese American Museum (“FCAM”) is the support organization of the Museum.

The Executive Director is directly accountable to the FCAM Board of Directors for demonstrated results in organizational development, fundraising and management, including nurturing and developing close external partnerships with the City of Los Angeles and the Chinese American community. Responsibilities will include non-profit administration with a budget approximately $600,000.

Qualifications include a master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as non-profit administration or business management, museum studies, history, or Chinese American studies, and a minimum of five years of non-profit administrative experience at the management level. The individual will have the ability to plan, implement, and achieve measurable fundraising goals and will demonstrate a track record of success with prior donor programs and foundation solicitations. Excellent English writing and speaking skills are essential and Chinese language skills are highly desirable. Superior organizational skills are required. Familiarity in museum administration, exhibition scheduling, and curatorial work is preferred. Salary and benefits package are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range: $70,000 to 90,000.

Please send letter of interest, resume, salary history, and names of at least three professional references to:

E. D. Search
Terry R. Loo, President
Friends of the Chinese American Museum
125 Paseo de la Plaza, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA. 90012
Telephone: (213) 485-8484
E-mail: admin@camla.org