Director

Duties And Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with the Board to develop the strategic direction and establishes initiatives to fulfill the mission of the Museum.
• Directs the museum’s operations, including development, education and public programming, finance, external communications, staffing and administrative duties.
• Manages and leads staff, volunteers, interns (may require a Master’s Degree), and consultants.
• Directs fundraising and development activities, including grant writing and developing relationships with foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
• Directs the overall development of public relations and marketing initiatives serving as spokesperson and chief advocate for the Flagg Township Museum.
• Establishes strong partnerships in the community. Enhances the public image to increase interest and support.
• Oversees the maintenance of the property and facilities.
• Manages the collections held in public trust and facilitates appropriate exhibitions using cost-effective measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience
• Strong leadership abilities and also able to work independently; self-starter
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Museum experience, preferred but not required, including but not limited to:
• Museum standards
• Collections management
• Conservation
• Nonprofit management experience including but not limited to:
• Strategic planning
• Grant writing and fund raising
• Board administration
• Budget management
• Computer skills including but not limited to:
• Data base management software
• Social networking
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people
• Time management skills, the ability to prioritize, and a willingness to work a variable schedule, including evenings as needed.

Working Conditions

This is a part-time position of 23 hours per week and includes being available when the facility is open, Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Executive Director also attends all meetings of the Board of Directors as a non-voting member of the board.