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 Bachelors 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.
SALARY: $47,500 plus a $5,000 benefits package
HOW TO APPLY: Email the following items to tracksofdinos@gmail.com: 1) A cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, detailing your experience with the wide variety of duties listed in the job description. 2) Your resume. 3) The names and contact information for three professional references.
For questions about the position, please email our current director, Dr. Liz Freedman Fowler, at tracksofdinos@gmail.com or call 435-574-3466 x1.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on Monday July 25. Early applications strongly encouraged.
POSITION START DATE: August or early September 2016