Job Information
Kansas Employer Museum Manager (Executive Director MAAIM) in Wichita, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13058639
Examples of Work Performed
- Plans, implements, manages, and evaluates the business and daily operations of the Museum.
- Advises and supports the Museum Board and follows all policies of the Board.
- Assists in developing annual organizational goals and objectives and a strategic plan.
- Manages the Museums budget and oversees all accounts receivable and payable.
- Coordinates efforts in matters of short- and long-range planning, publicity, endowments, programs, fundraising, grants, and corporate sponsorships.
- Trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, volunteers and/or students.
- Manage the organizations calendar including scheduling and coordinator tours, presentations, educational classes, special events and rentals.
- Serve as a liaison with related agencies to enhance collaborative efforts.
- Maintain records, equipment, supplies, and membership records.
- Some assignments may require vehicle operation.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Requirements of Work
- Proficiency in utilizing professional agencies, associations, and publications for current information.
- Strong knowledge of education delivery methods and techniques.
- Effective public speaking skills.
- Competency in computer use for information access, interpretation, and recording.
- Ability to handle portable displays and educational equipment.
- Skill in developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Valid Kansas driver\'s license required.
- Capability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Physical ability to handle equipment and materials up to 50 lbs. and navigate uneven terrain.
Required Experience and Training
- Bachelor\'s degree in American Indian Studies, arts administration, museum studies, history, public administration, business, communications, or related field. (Master\'s preferred).
- 5+ years of executive director or 7+ years of assistant executive director experience, preferably in a museum or cultural institution setting.
- Facility and business management experience.
- Fundraising and budget management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience working with volunteers, boards, and diverse communities.
- Knowledge of collections management and educational programming.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical and drug screening.
- Satisfactory evaluation of criminal record check.
Preferred Skills, Experience and/or Abilities
- Experience with reenactors, performers, or theatrical/performing arts.
- Previous museum experience and working with public collections.
- Familiarity with educational programming.
- Experience with public/private partnerships.
- Understanding of tourism and major attraction industry.
- Capital campaign and grant-writing experience.
- Master\'s level degree.