JOB DESCRIPTION

CLINTON COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AND MUSEUM

DIRECTOR/CURATOR

Reports to:  Clinton County Historical Association Executive Committee

Position Summary: The Director/Curator is responsible for directing the operation of the Clinton County Historical Association and Museum in accordance with policies established by the Board of Trustees.  The Director works in close cooperation with the Board of Trustees, committees and members.

Position Description:

1.     Administration

a.     Manages the Association and facilities consistent with the organization’s missions, charter, by-laws and Board policies.

b.     Supervises and evaluates all staff members, supervises volunteers.

c.      Provides creative leadership through the development and implementation of long range planning.  Supervises the development of new programs and exhibitions.

d.     Attends all Board and Executive Committee meetings (except Executive Session).  Acts as ex-officio member of standing committees as established by the Board.  Assists with agenda development, and provides meeting materials.

e.      Provides for the orientation of new Board Members.

f.       Identifies recommends and implements approved cost measures.

2.     Fundraising, Marketing, and Public Relations

a.     Responsible for the initiation, administration and reporting of grant applications.

b.     Assists the Board in the development of membership and fundraising programs.

c.      Responsible for promoting and marketing the Association at the local, state and regional level.

d.     Represents the Association in a manner that enhances the image and credibility of the organization.

e.      Attends Association programs and functions outside of normal business hours.

3.     Security and Maintenance

a.     Responsible for the overall security of facilities in cooperation with the Executive Committee and appropriate committee chairpersons.

b.     Ensures that the proper maintenance is completed on the facilities and equipment.

4.     Communication

a.     Provides a monthly report to the Board of Trustees that outlines the current activities of the Director and identifies issues that impact the organization.

b.     Assists the president in the preparation and distribution of the Annual Report.

c.      Serves as the official communication link among the Board of Trustees, committees, staff, volunteers, members and the public.

d.     Provides input to the Publication Committee and webmaster.

5.     Museum Management

a.     Manages and develops the museum collections in accordance with established policies.

b.     Identifies conservation priorities and submits projected costs to the Board.

c.      Provides for the exhibit and design schedule.  Plans for temporary exhibits and the maintenance of permanent exhibits.

6.     Qualifications

A Master’s degree in an appropriate academic area is desired with professional museum work experience and/or a combination of relevant higher education and professional museum work experience.

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All resumes and salary histories should be sent to the attention of  William Laundry, Chair Search Committee, william.laundry@plattsburgh.edu.