You are a passionate community leader, ready for a diverse role with a local non-profit museum and visitor center.

INTRODUCTION

“Our work inspires, enriches, and cultivates our community’s connection to the unique history, culture, and art of the Greater Palmer Area.”

The Palmer Museum of History and Art (PMHA) is hiring for an Executive Director (ED). The ED is the Chief Executive Officer of PMHA, is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives, and reports to the PMHA Board of Directors. This position will begin immediately upon hire or negotiated time.

PMHA is a small 501(c)3 nonprofit, contracting with the City of Palmer to provide museum and visitor center services for the Greater Palmer Area. PMHA is based in a City-owned small log cabin in downtown Palmer. Per contracts with the City, PMHA is open daily May 1 through the Tuesday following Labor Day, and on reduced hours for the remainder of the year.

MAJOR DUTIES

The ideal candidate will be an effective administrator, advocate, and organizer for the Palmer Museum and Visitor Information Center. Duties include:

1. Represent the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public.

2. Oversees budget, financial management and fundraising.

• Work with the Board to prepare the PMHA operating and programming budget.
• Work with PMHA’s accountant to prepare / review annual, quarterly, and monthly reports to the City of Palmer, State of Alaska, and IRS as required.
• Leads efforts to maintain and grow PMHA financial health.

3. Employees

• Manage and supervise a PMHA staff, including hiring temporary summer employees.

4. Manages Visitor Information Center

• Provide accurate and engaging information to visitors and residents about Palmer history and visitor attractions.

5. Museum Programs and Oversight

• Promotes the art Palmer history for visitors and the Palmer community and ensures the safe keeping of the collections and artifacts.

6. Membership

• Engage and grow the PMHA membership base and community footprint.

7. Other

• Work with the City of Palmer to ensure the museum and visitor center grounds are kept clean, welcoming.,

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The ideal candidate will possess:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business, museum studies, or related fields.

2. Financial management skills and experience.

3. A passion for nonprofit work.

4. Confident in navigating complex responsibilities.

5. Strong communication and computer skills.

6. Understanding working with a Board of Directors.

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a full time, 35 hours per week position, working in person at the museum and visitor center.

COMPENSATION

Compensation to be negotiated, includes 105 hours PTO, and five paid holidays.

TO APPLY

Please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to director@palmermuseum.org.

LOCATION

Most work is on site at the Palmer Museum and Visitor Center, at 723 S. Valley Way, Palmer, Alaska.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PMHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: In person