Administrative Director | The Reesey and David Shaw Foundation

Administrative Director | The Shaw Foundation 

Help build the next chapter of a unique cultural foundation.

The Shaw Foundation (hereafter “the Foundation”) seeks an intellectually curious, highly organized, and creative professional to serve as Administrative Director. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the infrastructure, public presence, and future growth of a unique nonprofit foundation dedicated to visual art, education, and the evolving Reesey Shaw Curatorial Project (RSC).

We are not a traditional museum and are not seeking a collections manager or registrar. Instead, we seek a versatile leader who combines knowledge of contemporary art and museum culture with strong administrative, creative, and communication abilities, plus a passion for sharing art and digital ideas. The Administrative Director will work closely with the Foundation's Board and oversee operations while helping expand the Foundation's digital presence, partnerships, and public engagement initiatives through marketing expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Foundation operations and administration.
• Support Board activities, meetings, reports, and strategic planning.
• Oversee organizational systems.
• Help build the operational structure needed for future growth.
• Coordinate and support the Reesey Shaw Curatorial Project and related initiatives.
• Oversee and help develop communications, website content, and social media.
• Develop relationships with museums, art partners, and educators.
• Manage part-time staff, interns, and special projects.
• Help translate the Foundation's vision into meaningful public engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit, cultural, educational, foundation, or mission-driven organizations.
• Strong organizational, administrative, project management, and marketing skills.
• Experience with financial oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital communications, websites, social media, UX/UI, and audience engagement.
• Demonstrated interest in art, visual culture, museums, collecting, and education.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working in a small entrepreneurial environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing organizational systems, managing projects, building relationships, creating communications, applying UX/UI knowledge, and contributing fresh ideas. They have experience with nonprofit, visual arts organizations, website development, and coding. They are energized by the opportunity to help build a growing organization and work collaboratively to expand the reach and impact of the Foundation.

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Location

La Jolla, CA

In-Person

To apply: Email resume and cover letter to reesey@reeseyshawcuratorial.com