Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Type of Employment: Staff
Location: ASU-Off Campus Other
Closing: 11/23/24
Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.
Position Summary:
The Director ensures the day-to-day operations of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manages the staff and ensures that established office hours and visitors hours are maintained
Conducts group and individual tours
Promotes the sites and arranges group and school tours.
Develops programming for the museum, including special exhibits, educational programs and tours, special events and fund-raising programs
Identifies cost savings and new potential sources of revenue
Assists in the development and implementation of interpretive exhibits
Manages operation and development of physical facilities, including space utilization for special events, rentals, classes, conferences, seminars, tours, field trips, etc.
Supervises performance of custodial and maintenance duties in the museum and on museum grounds in line with museum standards
Identifies and arranges for major maintenance needs and other repairs and services
Supervises computer and paper records for museum collections, including cataloging incoming accessions
Supervises museum communications, including web site updates and newsletter
Supervises membership database and communications with members, donors and support groups
Conducts ongoing research related to museum collections and stories
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures
Knowledge of house museum management, programs and services
Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management
Ability to plan and administer museum programs
Knowledge of state curriculum standards
Ability to oversee the acquisition, storage, conservation, documentation, and registration of museum collections
Knowledge of maintenance and grounds-keeping issues
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
The Director of JCBH and STFM has regular contact with educators, community members, volunteers, university personnel and the general public
Must travel between the two sites (and occasionally between other Arkansas Heritage Sites)
Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in museum studies, history, art education, literature, management, or a related field
Three (3) years work experience in office management
Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or parts of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee
