The Fort Monroe Authority is searching for a Director of the Casemate Museum. Information follows:
Job title: Director of the Casemate Museum, Fort Monroe Authority (FMA)
Department: Museum
FLSA status: Exempt, FTE
Work conditions: Office environment in historic building, not ADA accessible. Moderate to heavy lifting. Regular 40 hour work week, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Occasional weekends.
Salary: $55,000-$65,000 based on experience
Reports to: Executive Director, FMA
The Director of the Casemate Museum is responsible for effective operation of the museum and its programs. The Director of the Casemate Museum will lead and oversee all general areas relating to the collections stewardship, education and interpretation, facilities and risk management, finance and development, and institutional planning of the Casemate Museum. The Director of the Casemate Museum is a member of the FMA team who reports to the Executive Director of the Fort Monroe Authority (FMA).
This is a key position that requires skill and expertise in leading and managing a museum department and staff. The Director will be responsible for setting strategic direction as well as overseeing day-to-day operations in accordance with the American Alliance of Museum’s Standards and Best Practices for U.S. Museums and in alignment with the mission, objectives and policies recommended by the Casemate Museum Governance Committee and adopted by the Fort Monroe Authority Board of Trustees. The Director will also serve as the head of museum collections with responsibility for collecting, cataloging, conserving, researching, interpreting, securing and displaying material culture pertinent to the history of Fort Monroe and Old Point Comfort.
Responsibilities of the Director of the Casemate Museum:
1. Provides leadership and direction to staff (paid and unpaid) and oversees all aspects of the Museum operations including collections stewardship, education and interpretation, facilities and risk management, finance and development and institutional planning.
2. Responsible for expanding and managing the collection of the museum to include overall administration and accountability of all historical property.
3. Responsible for developing a comprehensive institutional plan in accordance with American Alliance of Museum’s Standards and Best Practices.
4. Working with the Casemate Museum Governance Committee, recommends policies to the Fort Monroe Authority Board of Trustees for adoption and implementation.
5. Oversees the completion of the transition, development and implementation of a loan of Army artifacts to the Fort Monroe Authority and the Casemate Museum.
6. Supervises training and performance of departmental employees and laborers, and related contractors/concessionaires carrying out policies as directed.
7. Represents the FMA on matters relating to the Casemate Museum and its agreements and activities with stakeholder groups including but not limited to the National Park Service, the Fort Monroe Foundation, the Casemate Museum Foundation and other local, regional, and national groups and the public.
8. Coordinates with the National Park Service to plan and provide a well-rounded visitor experience at the Casemate Museum and Fort Monroe.
9. Prepares annual, capital and long-range departmental plans and budgets and oversees their execution.
10. Liaise with the FMA Department of Public Programs to provide public programs and historic interpretation at Fort Monroe.
11. In cooperation with the FMA Department of Communications, supervise communications, marketing and advertising activities/staff related to the Casemate Museum.
12. Liaise with the FMA Department of Operations on contracts administration to track grants and designated funds.
13. Reports regularly to the Executive Director and other departments on activities.
14. Reports to the Casemate Museum Governance Committee, the FMA Board of Trustees Board and committees, as requested by the Executive Director.
15. Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of master’s degree in Museum studies, American history, or a master’s degree in a related field of study
• Five years experience in similar positions in government or non-profit museums, historic sites or organizations
• Minimum three years experience in managing museum collections
• At least three years strong museum management experience that includes budgetary/fiscal management responsibilities.
• Experience researching, reviewing and implementing exhibitions and programs, including experience using electronic media to publicize and promote museum collections and programs.
• Exemplary interpersonal, written, verbal, and listening communication and dynamic organizational skills
• The ability to creatively solve problems, to provide strategic planning and effectively manage overall department operations, exhibitions, programs and activities while utilizing appropriate resources and technology necessary to achieve department goals and objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Knowledge of and proficiency in museum collections management systems required.
• Seasoned development professional in all areas of fund raising
• Ability to represent FMA interests with partner agencies
• Extensive experience in management of both capital and non capital projects
• Knowledge of state processes and procedures a plus
The Fort Monroe Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer; in compliance with EEOC.
About the Casemate Museum
The Casemate Museum is located inside the granite walls of Fort Monroe “Freedom’s Fortress.” The Museum provides the back-story for Fort Monroe and highlights Fort Monroe’s role in over 400 years of America’s unfolding drama; first as a colonial outpost to Civil War Union stronghold-epicenter of Contraband Refugees, home to several US Army Artillery and Training Schools and now a National Monument. With beginnings as a row of artillery emplacements or casemates, the museum transformed over time into officer’s quarters, holding cells for former Confederates including Jefferson Davis, and now a museum. The museum is open daily from 10:30 AM-4:30 PM and closed New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
About Fort Monroe
Originally explored by Captain Christopher Newport in 1607, Fort Monroe has many stories, from a place of freedom for escaped slaves during the Civil War to a beautiful landscape filled with natural beauty and ecotourism. Today, Fort Monroe is a National Monument in the exciting process of land planning and redevelopment. As a place to bring your business, move your family or simply spend a day, Fort Monroe is an important piece of history to enjoy today and tomorrow.
Visit: www.fmauthority.com
This posting will close when the position is filled. To apply please forward a copy of your resume, cover letter and FMA Job Application (available on website at www.fmauthority.com) to:
Joan F. Baker
Human Resources Manager
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Or mail to:
Joan F. Baker
Human Resources Manager
151 Bernard Road
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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