Museum Director: Strategic Growth & Community Engagement

AFE; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of Denver's Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave seeks a Museum Director to lead Lookout Mountain Park's flagship site. This role blends cultural stewardship with strategic growth, staff leadership, and community engagement.

You will guide exhibits and programs, manage budgets and grants, and partner with municipal teams to expand interpretive storytelling and partnerships with local and Tribal communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in history, public history, museum studies, or a related field.
• At least five years of leadership experience managing a small- to mid-sized museum.
• Experience supervising staff and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Experience leading strategic planning and interpretation planning.
• Knowledge of ethics, NAGPRA, and inclusive public programming.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: participate in Lookout Mountain Park planning and museum-specific plans.
• Community Engagement: build relationships with partners, officials, and Tribal Nations.
• Public Relations: oversee marketing and serve as spokesperson for the museum.
• Programming, Events and Exhibits: guide educational programs and exhibits for visitors of all ages.
• Manage Budgets and Grants: develop annual budget and secure grants.
• Manage Staff: oversee recruitment and performance management.
• Facilities Management: supervise maintenance and facility enhancements.
• Risk Management and Mitigation: ensure legal compliance and ethical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Public relations

Grant writing

Education

Master’s degree in history or museum studies

Job description

The City and County of Denver's Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave seeks a Museum Director to lead Lookout Mountain Park's flagship site. This role blends cultural stewardship with strategic growth, staff leadership, and community engagement.

You will guide exhibits and programs, manage budgets and grants, and partner with municipal teams to expand interpretive storytelling and partnerships with local and Tribal communities.