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MUSEUM DIRECTOR
Salary Range GC22
INTRODUCTION
This classification serves as director of the museum of history and natural history and plans, organizes and directs management both independently and jointly with the Board of County Commissioners and a five-member Museum Advisory Committee. As director, serve as advisor to the Board of Commissioners on all museum related areas and fulfill objective established by the Commissioners. Serve as liaison between the museum and Museum Advisory Committee, Friends of the Museum and Museum Foundation, as well as the community. The director is actively involved in program and exhibit development and works side-by-side staff in development activities.
EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPLE DUTIES
(Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples.)
1. Develop,
manage,
organize,
implement and
evaluate
operations of
museum, both
independently
and jointly
with advisory
committee.
Develop
procedures,
policies and
other support
systems for
efficient
operations to
meet current
and long-range
goals.
2. Prepare and
administer
annual budget;
present to
budget
committee;
monitor fiscal
expenditures
and revenues.
Explore
alternative
funding
sources.
Research,
prepare and
submit grant
applications.
3. Lead,
coordinate and
prioritize
work
activities of
support staff
in the areas
of exhibit
preparation,
collection
development,
educational
programs and
administrative
services;
offer
assistance as
needed and
determine best
solution when
problems
arise. Final
approval of
all selection,
promotion and
termination of
employees.
Train staff
and ensure
compliance
with
standards.
Assume
responsibility
for work
performed
within museum.
Establish and
interpret
policy and
procedure.
4. Serve as
principal
liaison
between museum
and Board of
Commissioners,
Museum
Advisory
Committee,
Friends of
Museum and
Museum
Foundation
Boards to
generate
revenue to
support
department
programs.
5. Develop and direct educational programs provided through the museum.
6. Represent and market museum activities and programs with business associations and the community to promote donations, support and volunteer services. Respond to, and effectively resolve, inquiries, complaints or problems affecting services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION
Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of effective administration including public relations, personnel management and fiscal management to develop, implement, and evaluate programs; thorough knowledge of policies, techniques, and ethics as applied to modern museum programs, goals, and objectives. Skill in: Report writing and grant and budget administration. Ability to:
Communicate
effectively in
both oral and
written forms;
formulate and
implement
operational and
administrative
policies; plan,
develop and
evaluate funding
requirements;
prepare and
justify budget
requests and grant
proposals; perform
short and
long-range
financial
planning; analyze
and evaluate
operations and
develop and
implement
corrective action
to resolve
problems;
establish and
maintain record
keeping systems
and reports; make
decisions
independently in
accordance with
established
policies and
procedures,
establish new
policies when
applicable and use
initiative and
judgment in
completing tasks
and
responsibilities;
supervise,
motivate and lead
support staff;
utilize problem
identification and
resolution
techniques; remain
calm and use good
judgment during
confrontational or
high pressure
situations;
courteously meet
and deal
effectively with
Board of
Commissioners,
other employees,
advisory
committee,
foundation and
friends of the
museum boards,
state museum
officials,
committees,
vendors, community
groups, media and
the public.
Education, experience and training:
Bachelor’s degree
in history,
history education,
natural history,
business
management and
four years
progressively
responsible work
experience which
includes
management
experience OR
eight years
satisfactory
equivalent
combination of
formal education
and work
experience. At
time of
appointment, must
possess a valid
Oregon driver's
license.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS OF THIS POSITION
This classification is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners. The Museum Advisory Committee, as an advisory committee, provides general direction to the museum director.
This classification supervises curators, research librarian and clerical support staff and has final responsibility for work performed by the department.
GUIDELINES
Work is performed within established museum policy and procedures; state and county statutes, rules, regulations, orders, resolutions and ordinances; management, personnel and financial theories, principles and practices and accepted museum procedures within the museum profession. Incumbent remains current on guidelines and utilizes seasoned judgment in interpreting and usage of appropriate guidelines. As department head, can implement or revise department policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular and consistent attendance is required. Work is primarily performed at museum complex in an office environment; may involve hearing voice conversation, keyboarding, lifting up to 25 pounds, reaching, sitting, standing and walking. Field inspections are conducted to view historical sites and involve walking natural terrain. A reasonable amount of driving is required.
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