Job Listing: Museum Manager

Hanover County Museum of History and Culture - Hanover, VA

Closes - open until filled

Position Title - Museum Manager

Compensation - $76,590.00 - $84,249.00 Annually 

Job Type - full-time

Apply - Please visit the website to apply.

Job Responsibilities -

• Manages general operations of the Hanover County Museum of History and Culture; provides general customer service and guided tours to Museum patrons as required; works with Parks and Recreation staff to ensure proper building staffing.  
• Plans, researches, designs, and fabricates interpretive exhibitions to highlight Hanover County history and culture; works closely with outside vendors for professional design and construction services; plans and coordinates traveling exhibitions, art displays, and volunteer-led projects.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates museum and cultural programs; works closely with Parks and Recreation staff to develop unique programs and educational activities that serve a broad citizen base.
• Develops artifact care, cataloging, and loan policies and procedures; performs routine maintenance on Museum artifacts, display materials, and exhibition equipment; ensures secure and safe storage for all Museum artifacts.
• Coordinates marketing and promotions of Museum operations, exhibitions, and programming.
• Manages the Museum operating budget; assists with developing future budget projections and capital improvement plans; oversees point of sale system for Museum retail operations, manages daily deposits, financial reports, and basic accounting responsibilities.
• Serves as a liaison to various outside organizations and stakeholder groups including, but not limited to, the Hanover County Historical Society, Hanover County Public Schools, Ashland Museum and others; serves on advisory boards, committees, and teams as needed.  

Qualifications -

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Requires a demonstrated passion for and knowledge of history, museum operations, exhibition design and development, and management of historic assets. Requires familiarity with other Hanover-based historical clubs, societies, museums, historic sites, and cultural entities. Ability to organize and prioritize work, work independently, problem solve, develop, and maintain working relationship with staff and the public, required. Effective written and oral communication skills, required. Computer literacy, required.
                                                                                                                                    
Education, Experience and Training: Bachelor's degree, or higher, in museum studies or a related field; at least five (5) years of related work experience. Experience managing a museum or similar facility in a local government setting preferred - OR - Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.