Association Museums Director

Position Summary

The Association Historian is a subject matter expert who interprets the YMCA of the Rockies' history. They lead and manage the institutional archives and collections, oversee the Lula W. Dorsey Museum, and provide collaborative leadership and day-to-day programming.

About the Role

This position involves coordinating efforts to preserve, promote, publicize, and expand awareness of the museum and collections. The historian utilizes the institutional archives to support programs in the museum and homestead that engage stakeholders in the organization's history, and local, regional, national, and global history as it relates to the organizational history.

Responsibilities

• Travel between Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch regularly each month to oversee both historical sites and programming.
• Participate in outreach activities including conducting tours of the centers, guest engagement, and community engagement.
• Supervise staff and volunteers to ensure seamless facility and program operation.
• Hire, train, and perform evaluations of staff and volunteers.
• Develop and manage annual operating budget and provide fiscal direction to the collections, museum, and homestead.
• Provide input and recommendations on the preservation and interpretation of historical documents and facilities.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years collection management experience in a museum or archive.
• Knowledge of standard museum and archival practices as it relates to the museums' collections and exhibits.
• Experience leading and coordinating programming.
• Proficiency in Museum and Archive Databases.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.

Qualifications

• A U.S. driving license.
• Pass the YMCA of the Rockies requirements for using Y-Vehicles on and off grounds.

Skills

Must possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional. Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs. Uphold the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism is required. Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO/Vacation.
• Participation in YMCA Retirement Fund (an additional 12% contribution by YMCA after 2 years employment).
• Employer-owned rental housing may be available nearby - Contact Human Resources for more information.
• YMCA of the Rockies membership.
• Discounted childcare, summer day camp, and summer overnight camp.
• Discounted nights at YMCA of the Rockies lodges for friends & family.
• Ski passes to nearby resorts.
• Free or discounted gear rentals for outdoor adventures.

Pay

Compensation package includes health, dental, and life insurance, generous PTO/Vacation, participation in YMCA Retirement Fund, employer-owned rental housing, YMCA of the Rockies membership, discounted childcare, summer day camp, and summer overnight camp, discounted nights at YMCA of the Rockies lodges for friends & family, ski passes to nearby resorts, and free or discounted gear rentals for outdoor adventures.

Schedule

Regular travel between Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch each month to oversee historical sites and programming.