"Preserve the Past. Lead the Legacy. Become the Heart of Superior's History." - Be the next City of Superior's Museum Director
Purpose and Overview
Responsible for administration and operation of Superior's historic properties, to include the Fairlawn Mansion, S.S. Meteor, and Old Firehouse and Police Museum. May also include other historic properties owned by the City of Superior. Leads development and fundraising activities, public relations, marketing, and education activities. Sets professional standards for operation in areas of acquisitions, preservations, interpretation, and presentation of artifacts and programming. Oversees the renovation, preservation, and general care of the city's historic properties.
Purpose and Overview
Responsible for administration and operation of Superior's historic properties, to include the Fairlawn Mansion, S.S. Meteor, and Old Firehouse and Police Museum. May also include other historic properties owned by the City of Superior. Leads development and fundraising activities, public relations, marketing, and education activities. Sets professional standards for operation in areas of acquisitions, preservations, interpretation, and presentation of artifacts and programming. Oversees the renovation, preservation, and general care of the city's historic properties.
General Responsibilities
Financial Health & Development
1. Develops the annual budget for the historic properties fund. Seeks to minimize and eventually eliminate the city's general fund contribution.
2. Plans, oversees, and executes new fundraising activities and events.
3. Conduct thorough research to identify potential grant opportunities. Develop persuasive grant proposals. Track grant budgets and maintain necessary records.4. Oversees the preparation and administration of gifts and grants from government agencies, private foundations, corporations, organizations and individuals.
5. Balances income and expenditures to assure financial stability for the organization through outside revenue sources like public, corporate, foundation, and individuals.
Strategic Direction
1. Develops and articulates the strategic direction of the organization and implements strategies to carry out a unified vision and mission and long-term financial independence.
2. Provides strategic support and direction to develop a comprehensive plan to grow Museum membership and relevance in the community.
3. Monitors public history trends and recommends appropriate programs/events to keep pace with the changing environments.Community Outreach & Marketing
1. Spokesperson and representative for Superior Historic Properties at professional, civic, and social events and conferences to strengthen relationships with the community, cultural professionals, and civic organizations.
2. Works with the city and external public relations resources to ensure consistent and professional public relations and develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and membership recruitment and communication plan - that includes social media use, website management, newsletter development, and creation of promotional materials for special events.
3. Coordinates event planning and successful execution of public and private special events at each of the historic property locations.4. Works with the staff to develop education strategies and programs which enhance the public's understanding and involvement in cultural heritage that our historic properties represent.
5. Develop a collaborative relationship with the Superior Tourism Development Commission and marketing team to facilitate cross-promotion in tourism marketing. Use joint strategies to enhance traveler engagement and boost overall impact. Collaborate closely with Superior Tourism Information Center leadership to advance the missions of enriching travelers' experiences while visiting and staying in the City of Superior.
Curator, Conservator & Property Maintenance
1. Ensures that accepted professional museum policies and practices are followed in the management of the City of Superior's historic properties and collections.
2. Oversees and leads preservation work on the city's historic properties and collections.
3. Regularly conducts site reviews and inspections to prioritize project lists to ensure high standards of appearance and readiness are maintained.4. Oversees and approves the development, designs, and installs of appropriate historic properties exhibits.
5. Develops strategies to optimize each historic property's use.
6. Establishes high standards of building maintenance, operations, and safety commensurate with a high-visibility and architecturally unique structure.
7. Participates in all activities associated with planning and decision-making required to maintain the safety, appearance, and effective/efficient use of the facility and conduct of daily activities.
8. Supervises all vendor contracts associated with structure maintenance and operations including janitorial, fire detection, fire protection, HVAC, security, electrical, and mechanical.
9. Responds to all building system failures and supervises all activities required to restore proper operation.
10 Plans for and supervises building structure and service system repair, alteration, and upgrade projects.
11.Responds to building security alerts, ensuring proper response is undertaken and proper security system operation is maintained.
12.Manages the building key system for access control.
13.Coordinate with other historic properties staff to minimize the impact of building maintenance and operations activities during museum functions.
Personnel & Relationship Management
1. Provides integral leadership to staff and volunteers for consistent direction, communication, organizational alignment, and vision.
2. In conjunction with city human resources staff, develops and maintains personnel policy and job descriptions.
3. Along with the Museum Manager and city human resources staff, responsible for hiring, managing, disciplining, and conducting performance reviews of staff. 4. Recommends appropriate compensation, recognition, and disciplinary actions to the city human resources director.
5. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with the City's leadership (Mayor, City Council, etc.) to support partnership with the City.
6. Manage donor relationships including identification of prospective high-level donors, stewardship, and growing current support.
7. Develops administrative processes to inform the staff and volunteers as to key decisions, meetings, and information to aid in understanding of outcomes.
8. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with other local preservation groups.
Knowledge
1. Thorough knowledge of contemporary museum policies, practices, and ethics..
2. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Google Suite.
Skills
1. Develop and implement strategic plans.
2. Financial administration..1. Develop and implement strategic plans.
3. Success in entrepreneurial and fundraising activities including membership campaigns, sponsorships, capital campaigns, acquiring public/private grants, etc.
4. Advanced written, public speaking, and technology-based/social media communication skills.
5. Demonstrate passion for preserving history, and enthusiasm for passing that on to others.
6. Be a creative and innovative thinker.
Ability
1. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
2. Work cooperatively, diplomatically, and effectively with the staff, volunteers, City of Superior leadership, and other diverse constituencies to enhance the image, credibility and recognition of Superior Historic Properties through leadership and strategic vision.
3. Be successful in community outreach and building public and private partnerships.
4. Draft and review budget forecasts for accuracy and oversee expenditures for budget control.
5. Effectively manage multiple, complex projects with overlapping timeframes and deadlines.
6. Be self-motivated and achieve timely detail-oriented results.
7. Hire, train, supervise, and discipline paid staff and volunteers.
8. Gain thorough knowledge of roles, policies, and procedures of the City's Historic Properties.
9. Understand, apply, and explain laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures governing the City's Historic Properties.
10.Model positive and professional behavior to others.
11.Evaluate and resolve potentially sensitive issues.
12.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
13.Operate computer systems and software to complete required tasks.
Requirements/Special Requirements:
Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, History, Business Administration or other related degree. Advanced degree preferred.
2. Five-seven years of management experience working in museums or historic properties, nonprofits, or businesses. Or three years of experience at a senior management level with experience managing staff and handling all human resources related matters.
3. Other related certification programs or work experience considered.Requires
1. Must possess and maintain valid driver's license and insurance or be able to provide transportation as approved by the supervisor.
2. Must pass post job offer medical exam for specified occupation, and pre-employment drug-screen.
3. Must pass a 12-month probationary period to demonstrate the skills and abilities to perform the requirements of the position.
4. Must pass criminal background check.
Supplemental Information:
The City of Superior Offers
Full time employees are eligible for Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), Health/Dental/Life Insurance and Paid Time off.
Exempt, not eligible for comp time or overtime. See benefit tab for more details.
https://superiorhistoricproperties.org/
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/superiorwi
Full time employees are eligible for Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), Health/Dental/Life Insurance and Paid Time off.
Exempt, not eligible for comp time or overtime. See benefit tab for more details.
https://superiorhistoricproperties.org/
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/superiorwi
