Museum Director

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Operations: Lead the daily operations of the Museum in collaboration with the Board of Directors, including oversight of development, education, public programs, finances, exhibits, and collections management
• Public Engagement: Represent the Museum as a liaison with external organizations, government entities, and the local community. Ensure effective communication through social media, website updates, and newsletters.
• Partnership Development: Manage and cultivate relationships with professional organizations, other nonprofits, museums, historical groups, tourism associations, and state or regional historical associations. Explore new opportunities for collaboration.
• Volunteer Engagement: Foster and manage a strong volunteer base, ensuring that volunteer efforts are efficiently coordinated and impactful.
• Staff Management: Supervise and schedule Museum staff, volunteers, and interns. Hire, train, and manage staff, in consultation with the Board, as needed.
• Fundraising & Marketing: Oversee public relations, marketing, and fundraising activities, including research and application for grants to support Museum programs and capital improvement projects. Work with the Board to build relationships with individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
• Best Practices: Ensure the Museum adheres to industry best practices and standards.
• Board Relations: Attend monthly board meetings and present a Director’s report on Museum activities and progress.
• Special Projects: Take on any other special or temporary responsibilities as directed by the Board of Directors.