Typically a plan for growth includes separating the
fundraising/executive functions from the programmatic/curatorial
functions.  I would suggest the first new position be a Curator to cover
exhibition development and educational programming.  This leaves the
director free to pursue marketing, fundraising, long-range planning and
supervisory secure in the knowledge that the mission end of things is
being taken care of on a daily basis.

Julia Muney Moore
Public Art Administrator
Blackburn Architects, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 875-5500 x219
mobile (317) 460-0596
 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Christian Trabue
Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 1:17 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Positions and salaries

Hello,

I am on the board of a small, history museum.  The museum interprets the
historic neighborhood where it is located as well as giving the overall
history of the city.

Currently, we have one employee--the director.  In the past, she had an
assistant.  Her job was multi-functional.  She was part tour guide, part
receptionist/secretary, part assistant director.

We are trying to put together a plan for future expansion and employee
growth.  To get started I was hoping this list would have some ideas.

First, what positions (besides director) do you think are most valuable
to your small organization?  Generally, what is the salary for these
positions?  I would be more than happy to take this information off list
and I will never share it with anyone other than my fellow board
members.

Any insight you can offer would be most appreciated.
Best,
Christian Trabue


      

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