Museum Director

Job Requirements Oversees the museum operations, provides for the collection and preservation/conservation of relevant and significant objects of art, history, and science from or used in Northeast Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan; interprets collections and educates residents through exhibits, programming, research, and publications. Assumes overall responsibility for the museum's community relations. Essential Duties Manages the museum operation, development, coordination, and promotion of museum programs; monitors time, people, equipment, and other resources to ensure efficient organization and completion of work. Collaborates with the Neville Public Museum Foundation Board and its Executive Director to coordinate, promote, and market museum programs, exhibitions, educational opportunities, community partnerships, and other plans to align with the goals and objectives of the department. Plans, develops, presents, and implements the annual budget; monitors expenditures and controls expenses for the department; enforces cost‑control measures, eliminates redundant systems, and establishes departmental cost measurements to ensure compliance with budget limitations. Develops and implements an annual work plan outlining the department's goals and objectives, coordinates departmental work, and ensures projects are completed in a timely manner. Interviews, selects, supervises, plans, coordinates, and assigns work of staff and specified contracted employees, develops their potential, monitors, and evaluates performance to maintain efficiency and quality. Participates in and makes decisions concerning grievances, discipline, and contract negotiations. Plans long‑range goals, objectives, organizational structure, and overall direction for the department; monitors, reviews, and communicates implementation phases of the department's strategic plans. Develops, communicates, implements, and monitors policies, procedures, and standards for the department; conducts staff meetings to review progress, accomplishments, budgets, strategies, and plans; ensures quality standards and regulatory compliance. Serves as the primary liaison between County, Museum, local museum organizations, and the Museum Foundation. Represents the Museum at public events, acts as its spokesperson to the media, and approves all news releases. Participates in local, state, and regional committees, engages with cultural organizations on the Museum's behalf, and consistently projects a positive and professional image. Researches, develops, and implements alternative revenue sources including grant proposals, special events, and endowment; ensures compliance with grant requirements. Plans, develops, and implements marketing and advertising strategies to promote the Museum and its programs. Prepares oral and written reports on Museum activities, budget, and personnel to County Executive, boards, and committees accurately and fully. Works with the joint county/corporation committee to formulate long‑range goals and implementation. Plans exhibit scheduling with curators; makes final decisions as to yearly exhibit schedule, programming, collections management policies, and educational programs. Gives lectures to local organizations, businesses, and schools; answers public inquiries; maintains up‑to‑date knowledge and awareness of museum administration and programming topics; maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars, workshops, training programs, and reading trade and professional journals and publications. Other Experience and Qualifications Knowledge of museum operations including collections, exhibits, education, and programming. Knowledge of basic management principles and techniques. Knowledge of accounting and budgeting. Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding non‑profit organizations and museums. Knowledge of public relations. Knowledge of planning and marketing. Knowledge of governmental structures. Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to make verbal and written presentations. Ability to effectively manage people. Ability to write grants. Ability to research and compile information. Ability to market and promote the museum. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public. Physical Demands Lifting up to 50 pounds; lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 40 pounds; intermittent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional driving; repetitive gripping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling; occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling. Requires clear oral communication and the ability to distinguish sounds at various frequencies and volumes, locate people or objects at varied distances under varying light conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr COUNTY OF BROWN