Director, , Management

OPENING DATE:
August 26, 2026

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

Shift: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, rotating shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Museum Director is responsible for all aspects of operations including budgeting, financial controls, programming and exhibition development, collection oversight, research, marketing, and staffing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ADMINISTRATIONO

versees day-to-day museum staff and activities

Develops cooperative and collaborative efforts with tribal, federal, state, and local agencies

Develops and manage contractual agreements for operations-related services

Maintains official records and documents; ensures adequate record-keeping in all areas of operations

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Informs Administration and appropriate tribal departments regarding museum operations

Attends professional conferences, meetings, or seminarsFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Oversees day-to-day financial operations

Oversees and processes department payroll

Develops and implement financial management policies and procedures with CN Tribal Administrator’s approval

Develops the annual operating budget and manages museum within an approved budget

Consults with the CN Tribal Administrator and CN Property and Procurement regarding major financial issues and expenditures

Assists in the completion of independent review auditsHUMAN RESOURCESHires, trains, supervises, and evaluates employees; schedules employee work periods

Provide direction to employees by assigning responsibilities, delegating duties, and allocating tasks

Ensures that organizational policies and procedures comply with state and federal regulations regarding workplace employment

Ensures employees are well-informed by maintaining open lines of communication

Disciplines employees according to HR policies and proceduresMARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONSOversees the museum’s marketing and public relations direction and strategies

Promotes and manage museum image in the media and to the general public

Promotes goals and objectives through positive relationships with the community, tribal agencies, other cultural organizations, and the media

Monitors public perception and act accordingly

Possesses a thorough understanding of social media platformsCOLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT Oversees implementation and management of collection-related policies and procedures

Ensures the preservation and care of collections in storage and on exhibit

Approves new acquisition purchases within purchase limitEDUCATION/PUBLIC PROGRAMSAssists in planning, coordinating, and implementing educational and public programs

Develops networking relationships for educational and programming-related activitiesEXHIBITIONSAssists in planning, designing, coordinating, and installing temporary and permanent exhibitions

Develops networking relationships for exhibition-related activitiesSECURITY/MAINTENANCEOversees security and maintenance of owned/leased property and equipment

Develops and manage contractual agreements for security and maintenance-related servicesOTHERHelp greet visitors and directs their inquiries to the appropriate area Prepares and participate in special events such as exhibit openings, programs, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO:

The Director supervises the museum staff and reports to the CN Tribal Administrator.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires the ability to occasionally walk distances, sit and stand for long intervals, stoop, bend, and squat. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment. This position requires a weekly ROTATED four-hour shift on Saturday, and occasional work in the evenings and holidays, when needed. Occasional travel for research and professional meetings is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate is a proven leader who is committed to educating the public on Comanche history, culture, traditions, and tribal fine art. The ideal candidate will also have a record of success that illustrates a career history that supports the following:

Passion
- The ideal candidate is passionate, extremely knowledgeable about the museum's collectionLeadership
- The ideal…