Our amazing Museum Executive Director, Carrie Johnson, will be stepping down for personal reasons this June after five and a half years of exceptional leadership at the Winona County Historical Society.

Help us spread the word about this new position in our community! If you or someone you know is interested in this position, follow the instructions below to submit your application.

Museum Executive Director

Location: Winona County Historical Society, Winona, Minnesota

Appointment: Administrative, Full-time

Application Deadline: May 1st, 2026

Position Available: June 1, 2026

The Museum Executive Director of the Winona County Historical Society provides visionary, mission-driven leadership to advance the organization’s operations, long-term sustainability, and impact within the community. This role champions the Society’s vision by setting strategic direction, strengthening organizational capacity, and fostering meaningful connections with diverse audiences and stakeholders.

The Museum Executive Director leads key organizational priorities, including fundraising, community engagement, partnership development, property stewardship, and external relations, serving as a visible and effective representative for the Society.

Reporting to and working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Museum Executive Director supervises and supports staff in delivering high-quality museum exhibitions, collections care, educational initiatives, public programs, facility rentals, and retail operations. This position ensures all programs and services are executed with excellence, accountability, and a strong commitment to the Society’s mission.

For a complete position description and application instructions, click here.