Museum Director - History

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February 2008

The Museum of History in El Paso, Texas is seeking a candidate for the 
position of Museum Director.  The ideal candidate will plan, develop, organize 
and direct Museum programs and activities for museum visitors and facility 
users. Prepare strategic long and short-term plans, goals and objectives. This 
involves: preparing annual budget including budgetary projections for 
personnel resources, facilities, equipment, materials and supplies necessary to 
meet long and short term plans and goals.  Plan and direct or engage in 
fundraising solicitations, artwork acquisition negotiations, oversee media 
relations and marketing of museum programs and services to general public. 
Supervise professional, clerical, security and volunteer staff.

Salary range: $84.820.64  -  $139,954.05
Hiring range: $84,820.64  -  126,170.70

Minimum Requirements

A Master’s degree in public history, history, American studies or related field 
and six (6) years of museum exhibit development or design, or curatorial 
experience or museum education experience, which includes four (4) years of 
supervisory experience.  Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from 
another state.

Visit our website at www.elpasotexas.gov to complete required application 
and view job specification.

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