Job title: Museum Executive Director
Organization: St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm (www.UtahDinosaurs.com)
Salary: $47,500 plus a $5,000 benefits package
Application deadline: Review of applications will begin on Monday July 25. Early applications strongly encouraged.
Position start date: August or early September 2016
Full Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Museum Executive Director, St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm, St. George, Utah, United States
SUPERVISOR: Foundation Board President and other Board members as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
· The Director must have a Bacherlors or higher degree in either museum services, a relevant scientific field, or other as determined by the Board
· The Director must have the ability to:
o Work with the public, employees, and volunteers in a pleasant and outgoing manner, be tactful, and professional
o Work with professional people in related fields and be familiar with both scientific principles and appropriate business practices
o Work with budgets and financial information regarding the site
o Gain a working knowledge of all facets of the facility
o Develop long range goals and create applicable programs
DUTIES:
· Under the direction of the Foundation Board, the Director will:
o Work with the Board to achieve goals according to the Strategic Plan
o Prepare and employ a budget for the facility and be responsible for allocation of funds
o Supervise the development and implemention of marketing strategies and plans
o Supervise all employees and volunteers, create a program for feedback and appraisals, and maintain appropriate personnel records
o Manage the gift shop so that it provides a stable source of income for the site
o Apply for grants to fund new expansions and exhibits utilizing the goals of the Strategic Plan
o Continue to develop and increase participation in membership programs
o Produce or supervise production of the membership newsletter
o Develop programming such as Dino Days or other museum-specific events
o Work with the curator to develop and implement an interpretive plan and strategy for the museum, including permanent and temporary displays, signage, hands-on and children’s activities, etc.
o Work with the curator to further develop the employee and volunteer programs, training, and communications
o Oversee the facility’s physical requirements, or designate such duties as required, to maintain the site as a pleasant and safe place to visit or work
o Meet with the public, other business organizations, donors, grantees, etc., as necessary to perform the duties of the position
o Supervise scheduling of tour groups and arrange details as necessary
o Supervise development of educational and/or resource-sharing programs
o Supervise development and maintenance of the museum’s web presence, social media, and other technology as applicable
o Be familiar with good museum practices and work with curator to ensure proper care of specimens, including appropriate documentation, recordkeeping, and storage of collection items
o Attend monthly Board meetings, prepare and present appropriate updates and documentation as required by the Board
o Attend professional conferences when applicable
o Other duties as assigned
HOURS: This is a full-time position. Requires occaisional evenings and weekends for holidays and special events.