Holocaust Museum Boston is preparing to open in spring 2027 as New England’s first and only museum dedicated exclusively to Holocaust education. Located in downtown Boston across from the Freedom Trail and the Massachusetts State House, the Museum is being developed as a defining cultural and educational institution for the region. Through immersive exhibitions, survivor testimony, and innovative educational programming, the Museum will examine the consequences of antisemitism, hatred, and indifference while elevating stories of human dignity, moral courage, resilience, and choice.
As the signature project of the Holocaust Legacy Foundation, Holocaust Museum Boston represents a $110 million capital initiative supported by individual, corporate, foundation, and state partners. The Museum is intentionally forward-looking in its approach, challenging visitors not only to understand what happened during the Holocaust, but to reflect on why it matters now. Grounded in the belief that preserving historical truth is essential to protecting democratic values and strengthening empathy, the Museum is designed to serve diverse audiences across generations through state-of-the-art galleries, classrooms, and community spaces.
The Opportunity
The Holocaust Museum Boston seeks an inaugural Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the implementation and management of the Museum’s brand, communications, public relations, and membership strategies during a critical period of launch and growth.
This role will shape how the Museum is introduced to the world by building visibility, deepening community engagement, and driving sustained audience and membership growth through creative storytelling, high-impact digital strategies, and strong media relationships.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborating closely with the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Marketing and Communications will oversee internal and external communications, brand identity and consistency, digital and social media strategy, press and public relations, and the development of the Museum’s membership program.
The ideal candidate brings a minimum of eight years of marketing and communications experience, ideally in cultural, higher education, or other mission-driven organizations, with a proven ability to build a strong brand, launch impactful campaigns, and grow audience engagement. This is a rare opportunity to shape the public voice of a landmark institution from the ground up, at a moment when its mission has never been more urgent.
The salary range for this position is $120,000–$150,000.
