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 for the department 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 and implements departmental cost

measurements to ensure compliance with budget limitations. Develops and

implements annual work plan which outlines goals and objectives of the

department based upon the needs of Brown County; coordinates the work

performed by the department and ensures projects are completed in a

timely manner. Interviews, selects, supervises, plans, coordinates, and

assigns the work of staff and (specified contracted employees) develops

their potential, monitors, and evaluates their performance and work

output to maintain efficiency and quality of work; participates in and

makes decisions concerning grievances and discipline; participates in

contract negotiations. Plans long-range goals, objectives,

organizational structure, and overall direction for the department;

monitors, reviews and communicates the implementation phases of the

department's strategic plans to ensure that long-range goals and

objectives are met. Develops, communicates, implements, and monitors

policies, procedures, and standards for the department; conducts staff

meetings to review progress, accomplishments, budgets, strategies, and

plans for the department; ensures quality standards and compliance with

regulations are maintained. Serves as the primary liaison between the

County, the Museum, local museum organizations, and the Museum

Foundation. Represents the Museum at public events and functions, acts

as its spokesperson to the media, and approves all news releases.

Participates in local, state, and regional committees and engages with

local cultural organizations on the Museum's behalf. Consistently

projects a positive and professional image of the Museum. Researches,

develops, and implements alternative sources of revenue including grant

proposals, special events, endowment, and 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 in an accurate and complete manner;

works with joint county/corporation committee to formulate long-range

goals and provide for implementation. Plans exhibit scheduling with

curators; makes final decisions as to yearly exhibit schedule. Makes

final decisions regarding programming, collections management policies

and educational programs; gives lectures to local organizations,

businesses, and schools pertaining to the museum, the exhibits,

programs, and related subject matters; answers public inquiries;

maintains up-to-date knowledge and awareness of topics of interest in

museum administration and programming; maintains current information

regarding museums and ensures museum is practicing within compliance and

accept d form. Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills,

and development by attending seminars, workshops and training programs

and reading trade and professional journals and publications. MATERIALS

AND EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment Computer PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of

objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Intermittent standing, walking, and

sitting; occasional driving. Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single

grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating

controls. Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching,

and grappling. Communicating orally in a clear manner. Distinguishing

sounds at various frequencies and volumes. Distinguishing people or

objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions. Brown

County is an E-Verify employer. Click the links below for more

information.

https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/E-Verify%20Participation%20Poster(1).pdf

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https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/IER%20Right%20to%20Work%20Poster.pdf

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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. \\\\\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty