THE INSTITUTIONADKX strives to be the preeminent, trusted repository for the material culture and stories of the Adirondacks' diverse people, past and present. ADKX preserves and interprets the diverse stories of Adirondack history, culture, and people to spark thoughtful dialogue and help shape the Adirondacks of the future.
From lumber camp in the 1860s to the Blue Mountain summer hotel in the 1880s to museum in 1957 to the Adirondack Experience of today, the museum's perch on 121 acres above Blue Mountain Lake embodies the transformation of the Adirondacks from wilderness to mineral and lumber resource to resort and recreational community to a museum. ADKX's rich collection, some 30,000 objects, more than 70,000 photographs, 9,000 books, 800 collections of original manuscript materials, and permanent and temporary exhibits form a rich documentary of the ways people have understood, lived in, utilized, and interacted with the Adirondacks, from its early Native American peoples to today.
Current temporary and permanent exhibits include
Artists & Inspiration in the Wild, which offers an inclusive and wide-reaching interpretation of Adirondack current and historic art.
Life in the Adirondacks, a 19,000-square-foot permanent exhibit, is a fully immersive, interactive exploration of the Adirondack Park and its history, traditions, and people at work and at play. Home to the second-largest private collection of boats in the United States,
Boats and Boating in the Adirondacks offers the most significant collection of authentic Adirondack guide boats, canoes, and watercraft available, and illustrates the importance of boats for transportation and leisure in the Adirondacks. More than 50 boats are on exhibit each year.
In 2027, ADKX will open a new permanent, interactive exhibition –
The Black Experience in the Adirondacks. It represents a milestone in ADKX's ongoing efforts to enrich everyone's understanding of the significant contributions the Black community and other diverse communities have made to the Adirondacks over time.
THE POSITION
The Executive Director will provide stewardship, direction, and day-to-day management of the ADKX. The Executive Director will be committed to developing a program of exhibitions, education, and signature activities that uplift the artistic, historical, and cultural assets of the region. Working with the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will develop a multi-year strategic plan to further the organization's mission and vision and ensure ADKX's continued financial stability and growth.
SERVING AS THE FACE OF ADKX
The Executive Director will engage patrons, supporters, and partners within the Adirondack community, build relationships, and elevate the profile of the museum.
CURRENT SALARY
The annual salary range for this position is between $250,000 and $300,000. Total compensation includes competitive benefits and possible campus housing.
