Museum Director

Position Title

Museum Director

8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday, occasional after hours or weekends may be required for events

High School Diploma or GED. At least 3 years supervisory experience in managing Public Attraction, Exhibit Hall, Historic Sites, or Museums. Valid Texas Driver's License is required.

This position is responsible for general business administration operations of the Historical Museum and requires the use of judgment, initiative, and discretion.

• Thorough understanding of museum operations and customer service experience
• Good communication skills to facilitate positive community relations
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with the general public, Museum employees, Board, and staff members of all departments
• Computer, word processing, spreadsheet, and typing skills

• Coordinate with Main Street Coordinator for meetings of the Historical Commission and Main Street Advisory Board
• Responsible for general daily operations of the historical museum
• Dependability, organizational skills, flexibility, and service-orientation
• Collect and account for receipts from admissions, donations, events
• Develop and operate events and exhibits for the community consistent with the mission of the museum
• Serve as Curator over the museum and its artifacts and products, including inventory control
• Facilitate positive relationships with neighboring museums, heritage organizations, and state-wide institutions
• Work with industry leaders and local organizations to obtain sponsor ships for museum events and improvements
• Identify, apply, and secure Grants for museum exhibits, events, and museum improvements
• Supervise the hiring and management of personnel and duties; promote a team-based atmosphere
• Create, maintain, and carry out Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Represent the museum in the community for all public programming, related partnerships, and community engagement
• Develop and implement an emergency/natural disaster preparedness plan with Fire & Police Department
• Process purchase orders and balance credit card statements
• Assist the City Manager with budget and strategic plan preparations
• Resolve visitor's problems and/or complaints
• Lead collaboration with Programs Coordinator to schedule and coordinate seasonal activities and exhibits
• Collaborate with staff to produce brochures, flyers and other marketing materials to promote public participation in scheduled program activities
• Use social media marketing to promote the museum, special exhibits, and events
• Work a flexible schedule when needed for events, etc.
• Apply learned skills to tasks; be a quick learner
• Self-starting, propose and initiate needed work without direction
• Show initiative and ensure routine and special projects are completed in a timely, effective manner without continuous prompting
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Museum Director and is not intended to be all-inclusive. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by their supervisor; working hours may be extended in times of necessity.

Physical: Sit, walk, frequently carry objects, occasionally move department equipment or supplies in excess of 50 pounds.

Mental: Work in a pressure environment, handle many assignments at once, make judgments in prioritizing work, maintain good employee and community relations when dealing with irate or unhappy citizens in a professional manner. Employees must also be physically and mentally fit to do the assigned work.

Must pass a drug analysis test, physical exam, and successfully complete a background check.