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Shoshanna Lansberg
Interpretive Planner
Historic Sites Division
(512) 463-6382 (ph.)
(512) 463-7002 (fx.)
______________________________________________________________________________
Museum
Director
Director
II, Full Time
*Monday
- Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
JOB POSTING #:
27-065
Hiring Range & Group: B-18 ($5,833.34
- $6,750.00)
Posting Date: 11/12/2007
Closing Date: Open Until Closed
Position Summary
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (TSHM) is a
division of the State Preservation Board (SPB), the state agency responsible for
preserving and maintaining the state's historic
Performs all other related duties as assigned. *Work hours are based on the Museum's 360 day-per-year
schedule and may include weekends, evenings and/or holidays, including on short
notice.
Essential Functions
Develop policies and
utilize professional practices which support the Museum’s mission and
goals; implement Museum policy within the framework of overall SPB mission and
policy.
Ensure the development
and implementation of appropriate long and short range plans to achieve
organizational goals in: Finance, Administration, Marketing, Public
Relations, Development, Membership, Programming, Exhibits, and Facility
Operations.
Oversee the
financial self-sufficiency of the Museum through effective financial planning;
evaluation and implementation of entrepreneurial strategies, and development
activities.
Establishes and maintains excellent relationships with the
Museum's Foundation Board and its Executive Director. The Texas State History
Museum Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation whose mission is to
provide funding and community support for the Museum.
Oversee the
intellectual and programmatic direction of the Museum, including exhibition and
education program development.
Directs the Museum's human resources management strategy,
including staffing (approximately 70 FTEs), staff development, performance
management, employee retention and employee relations. Administers and adheres
to all SPB Human Resources Policies.
Coordinate Museum
resources with other Agency divisions as appropriate and necessary for
efficient and cost-effective Museum operations.
Look for
opportunities to collaborate with Museums and other statewide entities in programmatic,
information and resource sharing initiatives.
Ensure the
development of strong community relations and implement effective methods for
attracting diverse Museum audiences.
Communicate the
Museum vision and goals to the general public, public and private funding
sources, and governmental entities.
Displays effective
interpersonal and presentation skills in communicating with others, including
in public speaking engagements and when providing legislative testimony.
Regular attendance
is an essential job function for all SPB positions.
Perform other duties as required.
Minimum
Qualifications
The successful candidate for this position will be a
graduate from an accredited college or university with a Masters Degree in
History, Museum Science, Public Administration or a related discipline with
progressively responsible leadership experience in a museum, or career
background in the non-profit, for-profit or public sector, including advanced
financial and human resources management responsibilities. Applicant's
background must reflect experience working with diverse groups of people and
the wider community. Ten (10) years of senior management experience is
required, including complex budget management and revenue analysis. Requires
brand management, marketing, merchandising, media and/or consumer promotion
program experience. Established Museum industry relationships in
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will
possess a Ph.D. and fifteen years of progressively
responsible museum administrative and management experience. Experience
working with
Application
Instructions
If you meet the posted qualifications, submit a State of
EEO Statement
The State Preservation Board welcomes all qualified
applicants without regard to national origin, sexual orientation, sex, Veteran
status, disability, religion, race, color or age. If you are selected for
interview and require reasonable accommodation in the interview and selection
process, please call the State Preservation Board's Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) Coordinator at (512) 463-5630 and our representative(s) will be happy
to assist you.
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