Museum Director

Summary:

Under administrative direction of the City Manager, responsible for management of municipal Museum. Collects, preserves and protects the history of Nome. Performs professional curatorial duties for the Museum's collection of photographs, artifacts, historical documents and related media including video and computer documentation. Serves as resource person for verification of the history of Nome and the region. Administers operation of the Museum, including staff supervision; planning and implementation of programs and exhibitions; budget preparation, and fiscal control; evaluating plans and policies for the Museum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Makes independent decisions to include supervisory decisions on hiring, firing, guiding and scheduling of staff; budgeting; expenditure decisions; programming decisions; conflict resolution involving visitors and/or staff.
• Actively collects and preserves the history of Nome and the region through the securing of gifts either through direct purchase or by donation, personal interviews, research, etc.
• Responsible for registration, condition assessment and collections management of the Museum's permanent collections.
• Obtains museum objects through direct purchase or donation; curates’ artifacts, including archaeological, ethnological and historical artifacts, photographs and documents; maintains accurate and complete records of all museum items.
• Researches, develops and installs exhibits.
• Prepares educational materials for use by the community.
• Researches and prepares grant applications and proposals for Museum programs; administers grant funds and oversees financial procedures. Assures that activities funded by grants are completed.
• Designs tours of museum and answers historical questions posed by visitors. Works in conjunction with local tour companies and visiting dignitaries.
• Works to plan programs, exhibitions and activities to maximize pubic interest in the Museum and enhance Museum programs, services and reputation.
• Insures that all requests for historical information via e-mail, USPS or verbal methods are answered accurately.
• Assures adequate attention is given to Museum safety and security, including cash handling, premises monitoring, and insures the Museum and building is well maintained.
• Coordinates Museum activities with other City departments or local businesses and major community events. Assures cooperation with other agencies and personnel to achieve required services and cooperation in program implementation.
• Participate in maintaining integrity of historical properties owned by the City of Nome.
• Promotes facility activities through the use of various marketing tools such as composing and forwarding media releases, designing and distributing fliers and brochures to media outlets as well as the community.
• Oversees the proper implementation of city and department policies and procedures.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises up to three employees or regular, part-time, seasonal and trainee status as well as volunteers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommending, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills, Abilities, Qualification Requirements:

Provide a bullet point list of the qualifications that are necessary for someone to fill this position.

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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration; Art History, Museum Studies or Anthropology.

At least five (5) years related experience required.

Experience must include either supervisory and administrative management or museum management.

Specific Skills and Abilities to the Job:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to function with a high degree of independence, lead a staff of professional, technical and clerical personnel, serve as the expert financial advisor to the Manager and the Common Council.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Public Relations:

Public relations shall be an integral part of each employee's job. Employees shall be courteous, helpful and conduct themselves in a manner which is appropriate for an employee and public service.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.