Museum Manager

Job Posting: Museum Manager, Crocker House Museum

The Macomb County Historical Society, located in Mount Clemens, Michigan, seeks a dedicated, creative and goal-oriented leader with a passion for history to serve as its Museum Manager.

About the Macomb County Historical Society:

The Macomb County Historical Society operates the Crocker House Museum, a Victorian era house built in 1869, and the gardens surrounding the house. The mission of the Society is to provide educational experiences about Mount Clemens and Macomb County history using artifacts, rotating exhibits, publications, and special educational programs. Our purpose is to collect and to preserve our local heritage and to instill an appreciation of the community’s unique history; particularly that of the Mount Clemens bath house era. The Society usually conducts 8-10 programs and fundraisers each year. Strong partnerships within the community and participation of our volunteers are vital to the organization

Position Overview:

The primary responsibilities of the Museum Manager are to oversee the daily operation, implement the museum’s mission and ensure a positive visitor experience, including stewardship of its collections, and the management of the business and financial requirements involved with the operation of the museum. In conjunction with the Society’s Board of Directors and its executive committees, the Museum Manager undertakes long- and short-range planning, policy development, budget execution and development of the museum’s programs and services. The Museum Manager supervises and directs the work of an office assistant, part-time bookkeeper, and approximately 40 volunteers who serve as docents and committee members supporting the core work of the organization. The Museum Manager expands community outreach by representing the Macomb County Historical Society within the community and participating in events that increase awareness of Mount Clemens’ history and the related role of the Crocker House Museum. The Museum maintains focus on activities that will promote donation of relevant artifacts and provide funds to sustain the operation of the museum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Museum Director:

Financial and business management: Performs ongoing financial management as well as long-term planning and reporting. Works with the Board of Directors to develop and execute a yearly budget for the museum and conducts periodic reviews to be presented to the board. Works with the treasurer, bookkeeper, and accountant to oversee the maintaining of all financial and business records such as annual audit reports, 990 tax filings, insurance policies, licenses, and permits.

Planning: Works with the Board of Directors to strategize operational planning and create long-term, short-term, and annual goals for the organization.

Community Outreach: Acts as the spokesperson representing the museum to the media, community, volunteers, governmental/professional agencies, etc.

Promotion and Publicity: Promotes museum events and activities in local digital and print media as well as other local resources.

Events and Fundraising: Sets goals for fundraising efforts, works with special event committees to fundraise and seek financial sponsorships, and tracks spending and earnings to report to the Board of Directors.

Membership: Works to increase membership numbers and enhance membership satisfaction.

Communication and Education: Supports and promotes the Macomb County Historical Society’s educational mission to provide historical information to its members and the public.

Collection and Exhibits: Oversees accessioning, cataloging, and preservation of items and cataloging in the museum’s Past Perfect inventory system. Develops and maintains permanent and rotating exhibits.

General management: Oversees the maintenance, repair, and housekeeping of the museum’s buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Skills and Expertise Required:

• Administrative management/leadership of an organization with experience in supervising and motivating staff
• Ability to serve as an articulate spokesperson in written and oral communication
• Experience in business development and fundraising. Non-profit experience is a plus.
• Financial record-keeping knowledge and skills, to include budget creation and execution
• Ability to multi-task and manage day-to-day operations
• Ability to prioritize and make clear decisions
• Appreciation and understanding for the preservation of historical artifacts and records
• Ability to research and report on historical items and information as well as research potential grants.
• Familiarity with computer operation and knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, PastPerfect, QuickBooks
• Experience utilizing social media
• Interpersonal and team interaction skills; ability to work with a diverse community and committees
• Ability to meet the physical demands of working in a historic building with non-standard stairs

Qualifications:

It is preferred the Museum Manager have an associate’s or bachelor's degree in business management, museum management or sciences, or a related degree and minimum two years' work in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, demonstrating the ability required for operating a non-profit organization and managing services for a small historical society and museum staffed primarily with volunteers.

Location: The Museum Manager will be based at the Crocker House Museum, Mount Clemens MI. Work location is at the museum, although some duties may be performed from home with approval.

Salary: This is a full-time, salaried position, salary range $45,000-$55,000 depending on experience. Benefits will be discussed at an interview. Some weekend and evening hours are required during museum events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000