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Museum Manager

1 day ago

Fort Myers Beach

Job Description Position: Museum Manager Reports to: Community Services Director Emergency Classification: Essential FLSA Classification: Exempt Pay Grade: 110 Are you a creative leader with a passion for arts, culture, and community engagement? Do you thrive in building experiences that inspire, educate, and connect people of all ages? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a vibrant municipal environment, this role is for you. As the Museum Manager, you will oversee the daily operations and strategic direction of the museum, ensuring it remains a welcoming, dynamic, and educational space for the public. From curating exhibits and programming to managing staff and resources, you will play a pivotal role in preserving history, promoting cultural enrichment, and fostering community pride. The Town of FMB Offers a Competitive Benefits Package! • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance with low deductibles and annual maximums. The Town covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums. Benefits include employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, gym membership reimbursement and more., • Work/Life Balance: Executive staff accrue 19 hours of paid leave monthly, plus 1 sick day and a birthday annually. The Town observes 14 paid holidays and offers flexible scheduling options., • Retirement Planning: Immediate vesting in a 401(a)/457(b) pension plan with generous employer contributions., • And More! Join a team that values your well-being and future. Position Summary The Museum Manager performs professional administrative work to include the leadership and the overall operations, development, management, promotion, planning, administration, facilities, security, curatorial affairs, marketing, and fundraising for the museum. Responsibilities encompass the overall supervision of the museum's operations, collections, exhibits, and educational programs, ensuring an enriching and memorable experience for visitors. The Museum Manager leads the Town's efforts in preserving and showcasing the history, culture, and natural beauty of the area. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Community Services Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Oversee the day-to-day management of the museum, including visitor services, tours, and staff coordination., • Oversee the museum's collection through the Museum Registrar, including artifact acquisition, preservation, cataloging, and documentation, • Oversee the development and implementation educational programs, workshops, and events for visitors of all ages, fostering a deeper understanding of our area's heritage., • Oversee collaboration with local schools, organizations, and community groups to foster partnerships, engage the community, and promote the museum., • Manage Museum staff to facilitate programs such as field trips, walking tours, kayak tours, offsite lectures, special events, and other visitors facing public programs., • Manage Museum staff to ensure effective and ongoing operations of the Museum Store and Ticket Office by running a register, selling tickets, and proving customer service to visitors., • Promote the museum through various channels, including social media, local events, and public relations, to increase visitation and engagement., • Supervise and provide guidance to museum staff, volunteers, and docents, ensuring a high standard of professionalism and visitor service., • Assists in the development and management of the museum's budget, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and responsibly., • Seek and secure funding opportunities, including grants and donations, to support museum operations, programs and exhibits., • Ensure that visitors have an enjoyable and educational experience during their time at the museum, responding to inquiries and concerns promptly., • Coordinates and evaluates museum programs and special events offering recommendations to drive promotion and participation as needed., • Organizes and coordinates staffing in the implementation of museum programs and/or exhibits., • Prepares and submits reports relating to the museum programs and facilities., • Plans, designs, and implements onsite exhibitions and/or programs relating to art, history, and anthropology., • Manages and works with specialty vendors in completing complex facility projects related to historical preservation, archaeology, and cultural heritage., • Serve as Staff Liaison to the Cultural and Environmental Learning Center Advisory Board., • Assist the Director of Community Services in supervising programs, events, and rentals at Newton Beach Park or other Town properties., • Work with community partners and stakeholders in developing long term planning strategic planning, • Attend all assigned meetings and events., • Perform emergency response tasks and assignments as directed., • Perform other duties as assigned. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.) REQUIREMENTS: Education, Certification, and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in history, museum studies, or related field; and, • Five (5) years of experience in museum management, curation, or related roles. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, and procedures., • Knowledge of best practices in collections management, exhibit design, and educational programming., • Knowledge of museum practices and standards., • Knowledge of and interest in local history, archeology, ecology, and human-environment issues., • Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures., • Knowledge of public information and public relations techniques., • Knowledge in fundraising, grant writing, and budget management., • Skills in organization, project and program management., • Proficiency in museum software and technology., • Skills in preserving and sharing the history and culture of the region., • Skills in interpersonal relationships, leadership, planning, management, and communications at an executive level., • Skills in oral and written communications and in public presentations., • Skill in decision-making and problem-solving., • Ability to handle conflicting requests for service in a diplomatic and civil manner., • Ability to promote, organize and stimulate good public relations with the community, boards and special interest groups, contractors, vendors, municipal groups, school districts, and the public., • Ability to research, analyze and develop long-range planning techniques policies and procedures, and service delivery methods for Museum facilities and programs., • Ability and skill in fund raising activities., • Ability to solve problems and delegate responsibility., • Ability to multitask., • Ability to interact with community, committee members, sponsors and educational groups., • Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines, the internet, and program and recreation software., • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing., • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies and the public., • Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork., • Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of program activities offered at the Museum., • Ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports., • Ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community. Physical Requirements: • Task involves some physical effort in standing, bending, stooping, stretching and walking, or frequent moderate lifting (50 pounds); and standard dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of shop or office equipment., • Task may involve extended periods of time working at a desk utilizing a computer. Environmental Requirements: • Environmental factors may vary, and position will require some time spent outdoors at all times of year; Ability to perform strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, rain and potentially dangerous environments. Sensory Requirements: • Task requires sound perception and discrimination., • Task requires visual perception and discrimination., • Task requires oral communications ability. Veteran's Preference The Town of Fort Myers Beach provides Veterans' Preference in employment for eligible veterans, spouses of veterans, and qualifying family members, in accordance with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs guidelines. How to Claim Veterans' Preference: • Obtain the Veterans' Preference Form, which will be provided by Human Resources, and indicate your eligibility. The Town of Fort Myers Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drugfree Workplace Employment at the Town of Fort Myers Beach is contingent upon your successful completion of the following: • Pre-employment drug screening, pursuant to the Drug-Free /Alcohol-Free Employment Policy as outlined in the Town's Employee Handbook adopted by Council effective January 2022., • General background verification.

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