THE HIGH DESERT MUSEUM
Bend, Oregon

Position Description


TITLE:          Director of Exhibits
DEPARTMENT:     Exhibits
REPORTS TO:     Vice President of Operations
SUPERVISES:     Exhibits, Curatorial & Collections staff


JOB SUMMARY:    Manages all aspects of The High Desert Museum Exhibits
Department including providing leadership to the exhibits,
curatorial, collections, and animal care staff; and developing
systems and procedures that facilitate the design, implementation and
maintenance of the permanent, changing and traveling exhibits. and
that includes permanent, changing and traveling exhibits.


MINIMUM   QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Degree  in cultural history, museum studies, natural
science, or related field. Demonstrated superior management and
interpersonal skills. Extensive (5-8 years) administrative and
supervisory experience including budget development and management
in a museum (or like) setting.  Proven commitment to team concept
within department and throughout organization. Excellent oral and
written communication skills.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership for all aspects of exhibits department. Establish
and administer performance standards for staff. Develop a team
approach to decision-making, problem-solving, conflict resolution
within department. Facilitate and lead planning processes that
result in short and long term goals for department that support the
Museum's mission. Set objectives for meeting department goals.
Manage implementation of objectives in a timely manner. Establish
excellent communication  with all  Museum departments. Develop and
manage department budget. Oversee all aspects of traveling exhibits.
Oversee all aspects of collections and animal care functions. Conduct
annual audit of all permanent exhibits for evaluation of physical
condition, quality, and relevance to the Museum's mission.  Provide
written report on above data. Reinforce Museum procedures, policies
and standards by providing appropriate training for department staff.
Oversee design of proposed exhibits, and manage all phases of
exhibit design and construction including managing independent
designers and contractors. Comply with all Museum policies,
procedures and safety regulations. Perform to standard all other
related duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.


Please respond to Loretta Slepikas ([log in to unmask]) or send
resume and cover letter to:

Loretta Slepikas
The High Desert Museum
59800 S. Highway 97
Bend, OR  97702