Job
President
| Location | Chicago, IL 60603 |
| Date Posted | March 20, 2025 |
| Job ID | 12602 |
| Employment Type | Retained |
Scion Executive Search has been retained to conduct the search for the President on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, an incredible organization with a mission to create a premier military museum and library dedicated to the Cold War, inspiring American Citizens to grasp and shape the future of military history, affairs, and national security.
The President role is a leadership position that requires an innovative, transformative, team builder ready to complete the process of bringing the organization from a private operating foundation to a public charity. This exciting position is located in beautiful Kenosha, WI.
ABOUT THE PRITZKER MILITARY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY:
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library, founded in 2003 by Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker, is a non-profit institution dedicated to preserving military history and citizen soldier stories. Recently relocated from Chicago to a new facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the Museum & Library is transitioning to public charity status to expand its community impact. The institution focuses on the "citizen soldier" concept as fundamental to American democracy, offering exhibits and programs that connect visitors with military heritage. Through its collections and outreach, PMML inspires citizens to engage with military history and understand its relevance to national security and civilian life.
The Museum houses over 40,000 items and 65,000 books, including rare military artifacts, artwork, and personal documents spanning American conflicts from the Revolutionary War onward. Its Holt Oral History Program preserves veterans' experiences, while exhibitions like "Medal of Honor" and the "Pritzker Military Presents" series connect member audiences with military historians and heroes. Through these resources and programs, PMML fosters appreciation for the relationship between armed forces and the civilians whose freedoms they protect.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The President will serve as a transformative leader during a pivotal transition period as the organization evolves from a private operating foundation to a public charity in its new Kenosha, Wisconsin location. This strategic executive will develop and implement a comprehensive three-year plan focused on board development, public engagement, membership growth, and diversified fundraising initiatives while serving as the institution's primary ambassador. The successful candidate will navigate complex organizational relationships, build staff morale, and balance organizational ambitions with community engagement priorities. These skills will advance PMML's mission of preserving and sharing military history in order to help American citizens grasp and shape the future of military history and national security. The President will demonstrate exceptional leadership ability to position PMML for long-term sustainability and impact, inspiring both internal stakeholders and the broader community to embrace the institution's vision of honoring the citizen soldier.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive annual base salary of up to $190,000 (DOE), PMML also provides employees with a generous benefits package which includes Health, Vision & Dental Insurance, FSA, HRA, Commuter Benefit Plan, life insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, paid sick leave, and 14 paid holidays per year!
TO APPLY:
Pritzker Military Museum & Library has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/12602
Please address applications to:
Joanne MacGregor, Senior Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
(888) 487-8850 ext 315
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
The President role is a leadership position that requires an innovative, transformative, team builder ready to complete the process of bringing the organization from a private operating foundation to a public charity. This exciting position is located in beautiful Kenosha, WI.
ABOUT THE PRITZKER MILITARY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY:
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library, founded in 2003 by Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker, is a non-profit institution dedicated to preserving military history and citizen soldier stories. Recently relocated from Chicago to a new facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the Museum & Library is transitioning to public charity status to expand its community impact. The institution focuses on the "citizen soldier" concept as fundamental to American democracy, offering exhibits and programs that connect visitors with military heritage. Through its collections and outreach, PMML inspires citizens to engage with military history and understand its relevance to national security and civilian life.
The Museum houses over 40,000 items and 65,000 books, including rare military artifacts, artwork, and personal documents spanning American conflicts from the Revolutionary War onward. Its Holt Oral History Program preserves veterans' experiences, while exhibitions like "Medal of Honor" and the "Pritzker Military Presents" series connect member audiences with military historians and heroes. Through these resources and programs, PMML fosters appreciation for the relationship between armed forces and the civilians whose freedoms they protect.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The President will serve as a transformative leader during a pivotal transition period as the organization evolves from a private operating foundation to a public charity in its new Kenosha, Wisconsin location. This strategic executive will develop and implement a comprehensive three-year plan focused on board development, public engagement, membership growth, and diversified fundraising initiatives while serving as the institution's primary ambassador. The successful candidate will navigate complex organizational relationships, build staff morale, and balance organizational ambitions with community engagement priorities. These skills will advance PMML's mission of preserving and sharing military history in order to help American citizens grasp and shape the future of military history and national security. The President will demonstrate exceptional leadership ability to position PMML for long-term sustainability and impact, inspiring both internal stakeholders and the broader community to embrace the institution's vision of honoring the citizen soldier.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership
- Guide PMML's evolution as a public charity
- Craft and execute a comprehensive 3-year strategic plan
- Identify operational priorities and resource needs
- Develop multi-streamed fundraising plans
- Set financial goals for the organization
- Explore potential capital campaign opportunities
- Optimize revenue generation strategies
- Expand Board membership to a minimum of 12 members
- Assist in vetting and engaging qualified Board nominees
- Collaborate with the Governance Committee to align Board talents with organizational needs
- Implement monthly low-cost/sponsored public programs
- Develop a robust exhibit schedule with a 2+ year outlook
- Create targeted engagement opportunities for diverse audiences
- Maintain and grow membership base
- Launch corporate membership programs
- Serve as PMML's primary ambassador in the community
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, History, or Nonprofit Leadership preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in nonprofit leadership roles
- Proven track record of producing strategic, operational, and fiscal results
- Astute fundraiser who can lead a development team
- Strong financial acumen and ability to balance financial needs with organizational growth
- Experience working with a Board of Directors and building consensus around shared goals
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Background, experience, or passion for military history and citizen soldier narratives is preferred
- Commitment to team building, collaboration, and fostering a positive work environment while maintaining accountability toward goals and objectives
- Exposure to and demonstrated proficiency in diversity, equity, and inclusion mindsets and practices that foster and support inclusion
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive annual base salary of up to $190,000 (DOE), PMML also provides employees with a generous benefits package which includes Health, Vision & Dental Insurance, FSA, HRA, Commuter Benefit Plan, life insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, paid sick leave, and 14 paid holidays per year!
TO APPLY:
Pritzker Military Museum & Library has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/12602
Please address applications to:
Joanne MacGregor, Senior Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
(888) 487-8850 ext 315
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
