Jonesboro, AR, 72401, USA
8 days ago
Assistant Director of Museum
Job Details Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date Assistant Director of Museum Working Title Site Director Position # A00309 Department Johnny Cash Heritage Site Apply Now (https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=ARKASTAT2&cws=40&rid=34964) Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs) Type of Employment: Staff # of openings: 1 Location: ASU-Off Campus Other Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience Closing: 2/21/25 Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify. Position Summary: The Director ensures the day-to-day operations of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum. Duties & Responsibilities: + Manages the staff and ensures that established office hours and visitors hours are maintained + Conducts group and individual tours + Promotes the sites and arranges group and school tours. + Develops programming for the museum, including special exhibits, educational programs and tours, special events and fund-raising programs + Identifies cost savings and new potential sources of revenue + Assists in the development and implementation of interpretive exhibits + Manages operation and development of physical facilities, including space utilization for special events, rentals, classes, conferences, seminars, tours, field trips, etc. + Supervises performance of custodial and maintenance duties in the museum and on museum grounds in line with museum standards + Identifies and arranges for major maintenance needs and other repairs and services + Supervises computer and paper records for museum collections, including cataloging incoming accessions + Supervises museum communications, including web site updates and newsletter + Supervises membership database and communications with members, donors and support groups + Conducts ongoing research related to museum collections and stories + Other duties as assigned Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures Knowledge of house museum management, programs and services Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management Ability to plan and administer museum programs Knowledge of state curriculum standards Ability to oversee the acquisition, storage, conservation, documentation, and registration of museum collections Knowledge of maintenance and grounds-keeping issues General Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested and/or needed Regular and reliable attendance Other: Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date The Director of JCBH and STFM has regular contact with educators, community members, volunteers, university personnel and the general public Must travel between the two sites (and occasionally between other Arkansas Heritage Sites) Minimum Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in museum studies, history, art education, literature, management, or a related field Three (3) years work experience in office management Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or parts of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee E-Verify Participation Notice: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf E-Verify Right to Work: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf
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