BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) has commenced a search for its fourth President & Executive Director since 1962. LASM’s next chief executive will be a strategic, creative, and visionary leader tasked with nurturing and expanding the 61-year-old nonprofit museum’s current resources to best serve its diverse constituents.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President & Executive Director will play a pivotal role in implementing the museum’s strategic plan and vision, ensuring sustainable financial management, fostering personnel development, spearheading fundraising initiatives, overseeing program development, and cultivating community relations for the museum.
Scott Gaudin, Executive Vice President of Currency Bank, who serves on LASM’s Board of Trustees, will also serve as Chairman of the Search Committee. Regarding the search, Gaudin emphasizes the unique opportunity this role presents:
“This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an established organization with a rich history and a bright future. In its 61-year history, LASM has served as a cornerstone in both our city and state’s cultural development and education community. LASM’s next leader will contribute meaningfully to the arts and sciences not only in our vibrant capital city of Baton Rouge, but also the entire state of Louisiana.”
The ideal candidate will have five (5) or more years of organizational leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit museum setting, and an advanced degree in a relevant field. Strong financial management, fundraising, personnel management, and communication skills are essential.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume or CV, a cover letter, and at least three professional references with contact information to search@lasm.org by December 20, 2023. The full job description may be found at lasm.org/about/jobs-at-lasm.
About the Louisiana Art & Science Museum
Founded in 1962, LASM is a 501(c)3 nonprofit museum housed in a 1925 train station on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge, LA. LASM’s mission is “to enhance the understanding and appreciation of art and science for general audiences and students by presenting unique, educational, and entertaining experiences that encourage discovery, inspire creativity, and foster the pursuit of knowledge.”
LASM is the only museum dedicated to the disciplines of both art and science in the region. LASM’s 171-seat Irene W. Pennington Planetarium is the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in Louisiana and is among the largest planetariums in the southeastern United States. On display throughout the museum is a selection of LASM’s over 4,000 permanent collection objects. LASM’s numerous educational, entertaining, and unique programs foster an inclusive museum environment that embraces diverse audiences. lasm.org
