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Major Objectives
Within the first 6 to 12 months, the President and CEO will target the following
objectives:
• Optimize operations: Review and refine daily museum operations, staffing
structures, and safety/visitor guidelines to ensure an exceptional guest
experience.
• Lead a senior team: Establish clear internal communications and cross-functional
workflows to foster a cohesive, collaborative team culture.
• Cultivate donor and key stakeholder engagement: Partner with the Board to
maintain donor stewardship and drive funding to build the remaining indoor
exhibit experience. Lead community partnerships with formal and informal
educational, nonprofit, and government stakeholders.
• Master the financial architecture: Solidify the annual operating budget (including
the next phase of construction), revenue tracking, and compliance metrics to
ensure absolute transparency and long-term fiscal health.
• Embrace guest, member, Board, and stakeholder feedback: Elevate safety and
excellence in the guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
• In partnership with the Board, shape the strategic plan for the next phase of
growth and continuously assess operations to ensure success and continuous
improvement.
• Regularly and transparently communicate with the Board Chair and the Board
overall via written and verbal reports to keep them fully informed of all activities.

Strategic Leadership & Governance (continued)
• Strive to advance the Board’s effectiveness by promoting proactive Board
development, training, and strategic communication.
• Act as the primary point of contact for any advisory councils and committees.
Operational Excellence & Team Integration
• Oversee and manage all day-to-day aspects of the museum, including budget,
staff, operations, compliance, exhibits, and educational programming.
• Maintain a strong, cohesive, and diverse team. Lead staff in recruitment,
professional development, supervision, retention, and implementation of
kidSTREAM’s mission and strategy.
• Establish clear organizational structures and cross-functional work plans to
maximize internal collaboration and staff effectiveness.
• Provide an open, honest, and empowering environment that addresses staff needs
and keeps internal teams updated on relevant Board decisions.
• Cultivates an organizational culture of integrity, ensuring decisions and actions
align with kidSTREAM’s mission, values, legal obligations, and public trust.
Fundraising & Financial Stewardship
• Take a primary leadership role in major fundraising campaigns and grant activities,
significantly expanding the museum's long-term fundraising capacity and
cultivation of new funding sources.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward prospective individual, corporate, and foundational
donors, maintaining comprehensive records to protect organizational history.
• Provide excellent financial stewardship for all museum resources, build proper
and timely Annual Operating Budgets with the Executive Committee, address
compliance, and maintain community-focused transparency.
Community Engagement & External Relations
• Serve as the chief spokesperson and "face of the museum," ensuring kidSTREAM's
mission is consistently presented in a positive, impactful manner to stakeholders,
public figures, and the media.
• Be an active, visible member of the Ventura County arts, culture, and education
communities, maintaining a strong presence across regional settings.
• Nurture cross-sector collaborations with local and regional partners to drive
innovative programming and educational outreach, intentionally prioritizing access
for children and families from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Oversee comprehensive marketing, PR, and community engagement plans
designed to stimulate museum attendance and promote broad volunteer
participation across all operations.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
• Executive leadership: Minimum of 3–5 years of executive or senior-level
leadership experience within a nonprofit organization, museum, or similar
community-centric institution. Candidates from other sectors with significant
experience leading complex mission-driven organizations, scaling operations, or
guiding institutional growth are encouraged to apply.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university (or
10 yrs. of nonprofit experience with increasing responsibility over time) preferred.
• Proven fundraising track record: Demonstrated success in donor cultivation,
stewardship, capital campaigns, and revenue generation within a philanthropic
landscape.
• Financial and Operational Acumen: Direct experience managing complex
organizational budgets, leading cross-functional personnel, and overseeing
operational logistics.

Core Competencies & Personal Attributes
• Exceptional written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills, with an
innate ability to inspire diverse audiences.
• Models the highest standards of ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability
in all organizational decisions and relationships.
• Absolute discretion and the ability to respect confidential and sensitive
organizational information.
• Strong technical, administrative, and data-driven management skills.
• Flexibility to travel within the region and work non-traditional hours (including
early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends) to champion kidSTREAM
events and outreach and reflect its operating hours.
• Familiarity with medium-sized children’s museum frameworks is
highly desirable. Understanding Ventura County’s cultural,
educational, and philanthropic ecosystem is a plus,
though not a prerequisite.

Our Culture, Compensation, and Benefits
At kidSTREAM, we believe in the power of play to transform lives. Our museum is a
joyful space where curiosity is celebrated, diversity is welcomed, and families are
invited to grow together. We offer a fun, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven
work environment, with an idyllic, supportive community celebrated for its excellent
weather, safety, and lifestyle, with proximity to beaches, mountains, Santa Barbara,
and Los Angeles.
• Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 (Commensurate with experience)
• Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and recognized holidays.
- Discounts on museum programs and special events.
How to Apply
Please email your cover letter and resume with the subject line “President & CEO
Application – [Your Name]” to careers@kidstream.org. No phone calls please.
Application deadline: 7/17/2026
Equal Opportunity
kidSTREAM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.
We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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