California State Parks Museum Director Assessment

Job Title Museum Director – California State Railroad Museum Overview The California State Railroad Museum invites applications for a Museum Director. The position prepares and oversees all aspects of museum operations, including stewardship of collections, community engagement, educational programming, and advancement of the museum’s mission within California State Parks. Responsibilities • Provide visionary leadership for strategic planning, fiscal management, and day‑to‑day operations.

• Oversee budget development, financial reporting, fundraising, and grant writing.
• Manage personnel, ensuring professional development, performance management, and a positive workplace culture.
• Foster community relationships and partnerships to support museum outreach and educational initiatives.
• Interpret and communicate the museum’s collections, history, and cultural significance to diverse audiences.
• Ensure compliance with California State Parks policies, safety, and preservation standards.

Qualifications • Minimum of five (5) years of broad administrative or management experience, including responsibility for complex programs, fiscal stewardship, budgeting, personnel, long‑range planning, fundraising, grant writing, marketing, public relations, or program development.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in museum, heritage, or cultural organization settings is preferred.

Benefits Salary range: $10,010 to $11,367 per month. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with state policy. Assessment Deadline: June 30, 2026

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