JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
Position:  DIRECTOR/CURATOR
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ROLLER SKATING, Lincoln, Nebraska

Responsibilities:
•  Define Needs – The Director shall define the needs and limits of the Museum 
collections, provide for an active collections acquisition program and 
recommend to the Board of Trustees such items to be disposed 
of/deaccessioned.
•  Collection Management – The Director shall provide for the professional 
management of the Museum collections, including record keeping, insurance, 
preservation, conservation and restoration.  The Director shall be responsible 
for acknowledgement and registration of acquisitions and donations; shall 
provide for the proper use of collections in exhibits, traveling exhibits, loans or 
other purposes consistent with the maintenance of professional standards of 
collections care; maintain safe storage of paper documents and other items 
not currently on exhibit.
•  Exhibits – The Director shall insure adequate rotation and creation of 
attractive and interesting displays, using appropriate themes and decorative 
ideas to integrate artifacts; keeping show cases clean and in good repair; 
maintaining safe storage of paper documents and other items not currently on 
display.  The Director shall be responsible for supervising public and private 
tours of the Museum exhibits.
•  Archives – Responsible for proper storage of documents, allowing for easy 
retrieval and access for research; maintaining archives in an orderly manner 
for use by staff and others who are granted access.
•  Publicity – The Director shall plan and perform various public relations work 
on behalf of the Museum and be responsible for writing roller skating history 
articles for major roller skating publications: RSB, USA Roller Sports The 
Magazine, Rinksider, etc., respond to media inquiries for roller skating history 
information.  Private requests for research, not falling in the institutional 
category, can be completed at a cost of $50 per hour, subject to available 
time and further negotiation of price.
•  Hall of Fame – The Director will serve as research consultant for the USARS 
and RSA Halls of Fame and other honorary awards.
•  Budget – In consultation with the Museum’s Secretary/Treasurer, the 
Director shall develop the annual operating budget.  In addition, the Director 
shall be responsible for informing the Trustees of the Museum’s financial status 
on a regular basis, denoting sources of revenue and explanation of expenses.
•  Fund Raising – The Director shall be responsible for donor solicitations as 
directed by the Board of Trustees; coordination of annual raffle held in 
connection with the rink operators’ convention; and contacting past donors 
for renewal or an improvement of their museum contributions.  The Director 
shall identify, prepare and submit grant requests to foundations, corporations 
and governmental agencies for such purposes as authorized by the Board of 
Trustees.
•  Communications – Responsible for preparation, four times annually, of the 
Museum newsletter Historical Roller Skating Overview, to maintain contact and 
enthusiasm for Museum projects among members and potential contributors.  
Responsible for updating and enhancing website.
•  Trustees Meetings – In consultation with the President of the Board of 
Trustees, the Director shall arrange for the holding of an annual meeting, and 
other meetings as required, preparing and publishing the agenda and other 
meeting notices prior to the meeting in keeping with the By-Laws.
•  Others – The Director is responsible for keeping the Board of Trustees fully 
informed on subjects not delineated above which may require their decisions 
and shall report results to the Trustees when implementing these decisions.

Qualifications:
• College degree preferred, preferably in a related field
• Experience preferred, but not necessary
• Strong communication skills:  written, oral and computer
• Creative ability to package concepts and understand client needs
• Knowledge of roller sports helpful
• Relocation to Lincoln, NE required

Salary:  Commensurate with qualification and experience, excellent benefits 
package.

Availability:  Immediately

Application  Deadline:  Receiving applications until candidate is selected.

Application Procedure:  To apply, submit a letter of application, current 
resume, salary requirements and three references by mail or email to:

Richard J. Hawkins
4730 South Street
Lincoln, NE  68506
Fax:  402-483-0324
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