National Council on Public History
Octagon House Museum Executive Director
National Council on Public History, Madison, Wisconsin, United States,
Octagon House Museum / Hudson Area History ConnectionWisconsinFull TimeHistoric Preservation, Museums & Historical Societies, Historic Site Interpretation, Non-profitSalary RangeJOB PURPOSE:
Manage the operation, administration, and supervision of the Octagon House Museum complex.REPORTS TO:
President/s, Personnel Committee, and Board of DirectorsTERM:
Annually renewable full-time contract.Executive Director DUTIES:Act as lead administrator for organization and museumMaintain a master schedule of museum complex reservations, paid and volunteer staff, meetings, and eventsEnsure staff and committee chairs have plans approved for exhibition, interpretation, events, programming, and promotions developed and ready to implement each calendar yearCollaborate with committee chairs and staff to expand and enhance public opinion and support of the organization and museumWork with committees and staff to coordinate volunteer support; recruit, train, retain, and supervise museum complex volunteers, interns, and event and committee support, track volunteer hours and activitiesTrack and document daily activities, admissions, and revenuesExpand revenues through grants, annual giving campaigns, fundraisers, gala events, member drives, sponsorships, donor support, endowments, etc.Manage finances; record transactions, receive revenues, draft checksCollaborate with Treasurer and Committee Chairs to draft annual budgetAssist Treasurer with preparation of tax documents for accountant, filing sales and use tax, running monthly payrollAct as the primary public representative of Hudson Area History Connection and Octagon House MuseumFurther the organization and museum mission to “Bring history to life!”JOB REQUIREMENTS:Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and activities.MA degree in Non-Profit Management, Public History, Cultural Resource Management, or Museum Studies.Familiarity with historic methods, collection management, and museum practices.Solid background in administration and project management.Interest in and willingness to continually expand and enhance knowledge of the Octagon House, Moffat-Hughes family, and St. Croix County history from 1850s to the 1950s.Salary Range: 42k-50k depending on experience
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Manage the operation, administration, and supervision of the Octagon House Museum complex.REPORTS TO:
President/s, Personnel Committee, and Board of DirectorsTERM:
Annually renewable full-time contract.Executive Director DUTIES:Act as lead administrator for organization and museumMaintain a master schedule of museum complex reservations, paid and volunteer staff, meetings, and eventsEnsure staff and committee chairs have plans approved for exhibition, interpretation, events, programming, and promotions developed and ready to implement each calendar yearCollaborate with committee chairs and staff to expand and enhance public opinion and support of the organization and museumWork with committees and staff to coordinate volunteer support; recruit, train, retain, and supervise museum complex volunteers, interns, and event and committee support, track volunteer hours and activitiesTrack and document daily activities, admissions, and revenuesExpand revenues through grants, annual giving campaigns, fundraisers, gala events, member drives, sponsorships, donor support, endowments, etc.Manage finances; record transactions, receive revenues, draft checksCollaborate with Treasurer and Committee Chairs to draft annual budgetAssist Treasurer with preparation of tax documents for accountant, filing sales and use tax, running monthly payrollAct as the primary public representative of Hudson Area History Connection and Octagon House MuseumFurther the organization and museum mission to “Bring history to life!”JOB REQUIREMENTS:Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and activities.MA degree in Non-Profit Management, Public History, Cultural Resource Management, or Museum Studies.Familiarity with historic methods, collection management, and museum practices.Solid background in administration and project management.Interest in and willingness to continually expand and enhance knowledge of the Octagon House, Moffat-Hughes family, and St. Croix County history from 1850s to the 1950s.Salary Range: 42k-50k depending on experience
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