Attleboro Area Industrial Museum Announces Open Call for New Board Members

The Attleboro Area Industrial Museum (AAIM) is now accepting letters of interest from individuals eager to serve on its Board of Directors and several committees. This open call invites community members who are passionate about nonprofits, museums, public spaces, and the preservation and sharing of industrial history to help guide the Museum’s continued growth and impact.

AAIM seeks board members who live or work in Bristol County or Norfolk County, Massachusetts, or Providence County, Rhode Island, and who bring diverse professional and lived experiences. Ideal candidates include—but are not limited to—lawyers, educators, historians, accountants, business owners, community activists, those in press relations, nonprofit professionals, and civic leaders.

The AAIM Board of Directors serves as the Museum’s highest leadership body, overseeing its long-term care, strategic direction, and alignment with its mission. Board members are appointed annually for renewable one-year terms and play a vital role in ensuring the Museum’s sustainability, relevance, and community engagement.

Board responsibilities include:

• Interpreting and executing goals related to AAIM’s mission
• Strategic and organizational planning
• Fiduciary oversight and financial management
• Strengthening public visibility, outreach, and community engagement

Serving on the AAIM Board of Directors offers a meaningful opportunity to support local history, contribute professional expertise, and help shape the future of a community-centered cultural institution.

For more information about the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, visit www.industrialmuseum.com.

Individuals interested in serving are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to director@industrialmuseum.com. Letters will be reviewed by the Museum’s Nominating Committee.

Position Description:

The AAIM Board of Directors oversees the long term care and growth of  the Museum as it relates to its mission.  The Board is the highest leadership body of the organization.  Members are appointed annually for a renewable 1-year term.  Responsibilities include: 

• Interpreting and executing goals and principles related to the organization’s mission 
• Selecting and evaluating the performance of the executive director 
• Strategic and organizational planning 
• Ensuring fiduciary oversight and financial management 
• Enhancing the public’s image and commitment to outreach and engagement 

Every board member is expected to: 

• Know the museum’s mission, policies, programs, and areas of growth 
• Be up to date on the organization’s financial standing 
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization to identify and increase potential
  community partnerships, financial resources, and structural reorganization as needed to fulfill the mission 
• Devote approximately 20 – 30 hours per year for the following duties 
  • Reliably attend BOD meetings (1 hour each month except December and July) 
  • Join a committee (Executive, Education, Building, Fundraising/Finance, Marketing/Events) and attend committee meetings (1 hour 4 to 6 times a year) 
  • Attend AAIM public events, respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner, and work as needed to meet committee responsibilities. 
  • Attend board retreats and other training programs as related to improving the work of the Board carrying out the museum’s mission. 

The right candidate will have a firm belief that 

• AAIM is committed to providing access to the public and maintaining equitable access for as wide an audience as possible. 
• AAIM should contextualize its exhibits and events to be as inclusive of all persons and narratives as possible. 
• AAIM is a collaborative organization committed to partnering with other nonprofits and companies as their work fits within the mission of the organization. 

The Attleboro Area Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.