Museum Director: Lead Buffalo Bill Museum

City and County of Denver; United States; Presencial; USD 74.000 - 123.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Guaranteed life-long monthly pension

457B Retirement Plan

PTO 140 hours first year + 12 holidays

1 personal holiday

1 Wellness Day

1 volunteer day per year

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Resumo da vaga

The City and County of Denver is seeking an experienced Museum Director for the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave at Lookout Mountain Park. You will lead strategic planning, program development, community engagement, and exhibit interpretation to connect visitors with Denver’s history and the West.

This on-site role requires a collaborative leader who can manage budgets, grants, staff, and facilities while advancing inclusive storytelling and educational initiatives for diverse audiences.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in history or museum studies and at least 3 years of professional leadership experience.
• Experience managing staff, budgets, and external partnerships.
• Knowledge of professional ethics and inclusive public programming.

Responsabilidades

• Strategic Leadership: participate in planning for Lookout Mountain Park and Buffalo Bill Museum.
• Community Engagement: build relationships with officials, tribal nations, and partners.
• Public Relations: oversee marketing and serve as museum spokesperson.
• Programming, Events, Exhibits: guide educational programs and exhibits.
• Budgets and Grants: manage budgets, grants, and funding opportunities.
• Staff Management: supervise recruitment, performance, and development.
• Facilities Management: oversee daily maintenance and safety.
• Risk Management: ensure compliance with city policies and ethics.

Conhecimentos

Leadership experience

Community engagement

Public relations

Strategic planning

Staff development

Formação

Master’s degree in history, public history, museum studies, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in history, public history, museum studies, public administration, management, or a related field

Ferramentas

NAGPRA knowledge

Descrição da vaga

The City and County of Denver is seeking an experienced Museum Director for the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave at Lookout Mountain Park. You will lead strategic planning, program development, community engagement, and exhibit interpretation to connect visitors with Denver’s history and the West.

This on-site role requires a collaborative leader who can manage budgets, grants, staff, and facilities while advancing inclusive storytelling and educational initiatives for diverse audiences.