Managing Director, The People’s House

The Managing Director of the People’s House is an inaugural key role that will be crucial in ensuring “The People’s House” opens and operates at a high standard. The Managing Director will have the opportunity to shape the operations and strategic goals of this new educational, museum, and visitor experience. This position will report directly to the President of the White House Historical Association and will work in close collaboration with the Chief Education Officer; Chief Financial Officer; Chief Development Officer; and the Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Engagement. They will supervise a team of museum professionals, including the Director of the People’s House Operations; Director of Guest Services & Experience; Director of Exhibits; and the staff on their respective teams.

The White House Historical Association is a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to enhance the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Executive Mansion. For more than sixty years, the Association has produced award-winning books on a wide range of subjects related to the history of the President’s House and has actively fulfilled its educational mission with robust educational programming and retail offerings.

“The People’s House: A White House Experience” is a cutting-edge education center that will tell the story of the Executive Mansion, its inhabitants and the people who have dedicated their careers to its functions. It will feature exhibits and galleries that bring the White House and its storied history to life. Set to open in September 2024.