Assistant Director

Description:

The Assistant Director is a new and evolving position which will act as a fundamental part of the Museum’s leadership and operational team. This position will oversee the daily operations and supervision of staff on the Education, Guest Relations, and Facilities teams working to shape and lead approaches that result in meaningful impact advancing the museum’s mission and goals. Ideal candidates showcase adaptability, a positive and professional attitude, ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects simultaneously, and qualities of a successful mentor. This position will work closely with other leadership team members to ensure a positive and efficient work environment. The Assistant Director reports directly to the Executive Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

● Works closely and collaboratively with the Executive Director to ensure strategic plans, budgets, and goals are successfully met

● Compile and organize documents for ease of review by staff, board, committees, and
Executive Director

● Assist in reporting various progress and performance data to committees, board of directors, and Executive Director

● Maintain Museum’s active status in all necessary licenses and memberships

● Support and act as an extension of Executive Director in all aspects of museum operations

Human Resources & Employee Relations
● Assist or lead hiring, training, and evaluating reporting team members
● Work with Business Coordinator through paperwork of employee onboarding and exiting processes
● Monitor team and individual abilities to meet objectives while leading efforts to increase performance enhancement
● Support the Executive Director in drafting new policies, procedures, and internal operational changes
● Assist with identifying and approving learning and career development opportunities for reporting team members
● Provide leadership, strategy and direction to reporting teams
● Oversee employee relations amongst entire Museum team inspiring employee loyalty, increasing engagement, reducing turnover, and creating a positive work culture

General
● Serve as a museum ambassador at external functions
● Act as a proxy for the Executive Director as needed in their absence
● Develop and maintain relationships with local community nonprofits, sponsors, grant funders, and partners
● Work individually and collaboratively with Museum staff to lead or assist with various funding opportunities and budget creation
● Work with Marketing Coordinator to draft and send press releases
● Assist with creation and execution of exhibit and program evaluations
● Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Education & Experience

• 8+ years of related experience and 5+ years supervisory experience required, nonprofit experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred or comparable experience