The Dubuque Museum of Art (DuMA) seeks an ambitious and forward-thinking Director of Programming and Community Engagement as it prepares to open a new campus in 2028. DuMA seeks an organizational leader who combines strategic vision with creative energy—someone motivated by experimentation, thoughtful risk-taking, collaboration, and the opportunity to expand how an art museum serves its community. The Director is expected to pilot programs during the Museum’s residency at DuMA in the Millwork District that can be scaled when the new campus opens.
The Director will shape a dynamic, inclusive, and financially sustainable portfolio of educational experiences and public programs that amplifies the Museum’s mission, deepens community engagement, attracts participants, generates earned revenue, and cultivates lasting relationships with visitors, members, and donors.
The Role
The Director of Programming & Community Engagement reports directly to the Executive Director and is a member of DuMA’s leadership team. The Director is responsible for building a compelling, financially sustainable portfolio of learning, programming, and community-engagement experiences that:
This is both a strategic and hands-on role. The successful candidate will be an educator, relationship-builder, and collaborative leader who will understand what audiences value, manage program economics, create meaningful and memorable experiences, and lead work from idea through execution and evaluation.
