Museums Manager

Under limited supervision, this position serves as a manager and curator for the city’s museums. Duties include creating exhibits, maintaining museum collections and planning educational opportunities. Responsible for overseeing revenue streams that include gift shop sales, inventory and deposits, as well as donations. Responsible for grant writing, as opportunities arrive, to secure funding for collections, exhibitions, and programs. Oversees maintenance for the historic depot building, model train annex, associated train cars, train play set, and the city’s event trains. Works closely with the Museum Archives Board, The Caboose Club, and the event train drivers.  As a member of the marketing team, cross trains to cover all city museums and the Welcome Center when needed. Reports to the Marketing Director.

• Oversees and implements all aspects of collections management and curatorial activities, including research, acquisition, preservation, documentation, interpretation, and access, while also leading the comprehensive planning, development, and implementation of temporary and permanent exhibitions.
• Supervises regular part-time and temporary part-time employees (museum docents). Works with volunteers that include the Museum Archives Board, Caboose Club, and event train drivers.
• Plans educational opportunities for museum visitors and field trip activities to engage the public.
• Oversees building maintenance for the 1909 historic depot and the model train annex, rolling stock trains, event trains, and train play set.
• Manages gift shop sales, inventory, donations, and daily deposits.
• Writes and submits well-researched grant proposals to funding entities to secure financial support specifically designated for the acquisition, preservation, study, and interpretation of collections; the development and presentation of temporary and permanent exhibitions; and the implementation of related public and educational programs.
• Ensures the proper care of objects and instructs other staff members on proper procedures.
• Assists with events organized by the marketing department as needed.
• Utilizes a variety of computer software to include Microsoft Office, Google, and Past Perfect.
• Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals to include co-workers, Marketing Director, State of Alabama museum officials, visitors, citizens, and public school representatives. 

• Additional Functions

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and two (2) years of experience in a job related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License required.

Relevant degree is preferred. Examples include Museum Studies, Masters in Library and Information Sciences, or Masters in History with a concentration in Public History and/or Museum Studies. A certification in one of the following is preferred, or must be obtained within two years of employment: Museum Studies, Institutional Protection Management, fundraising, or other similar certifications.

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Salary : $62,387