Museums Manager

City of Foley, AL; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

City of Foley, AL seeks a Museum Manager and Curator to lead exhibitions, manage collections, and plan educational programs. The role oversees gift shop, deposits, donations, and grant writing, while maintaining historic facilities and coordinating with boards and volunteers. Some Saturdays and on-call coverage may be required.

Reports to the Museums & Heritage Director. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with two years in a related field; preferred: Museum Studies or History.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field; two years of related experience
• Preferred degrees include Museum Studies or History with public history focus
• Valid driver’s license is required

Responsibilities

• Oversee collections management and curatorial activities, including research, acquisition, preservation, documentation, interpretation, and access
• Lead planning and implementation of temporary and permanent exhibitions
• Supervise part-time staff and volunteers; coordinate with boards and clubs
• Manage revenue streams: gift shop, deposits, donations; write grants to secure funding
• Maintain historic depot building and museum facilities; ensure safety and maintenance

Skills

Leadership

Exhibitions planning

Grant writing

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s in Museum Studies or History

Tools

Past Perfect

Microsoft Office

Google

Job description

Salary: $63,635.00 – $101,815.00 Annually
Location : City of Foley, AL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00167
Department: Museums & Heritage
Opening Date: 04/16/2026
Closing Date: 4/30/2026 5:00 PM Central

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, this position serves as a manager and curator for the city’s museums. Duties include creating exhibits, maintaining museum collections and planning educational opportunities. Responsible for overseeing revenue streams that include gift shop sales, inventory, deposits, and donations. Responsible for grant writing, as opportunities arrive, to secure funding for collections, exhibitions, and programs. Oversees maintenance for the historic depot building, model train annex, associated train cars, train play set, and the city’s event trains. Works closely with the Museum Archives Board, The Caboose Club, and the event train drivers. May be required to work some Saturdays and serve as the on‑call contact for Saturday coverage. Reports to the Museums and Heritage Director.

Essential Functions

• Oversees and implements all aspects of collections management and curatorial activities, including research, acquisition, preservation, documentation, interpretation, and access, while also leading the comprehensive planning, development, and implementation of temporary and permanent exhibitions.
• Supervises regular part-time and temporary part-time employees (museum docents). Works with volunteers that include the Museum Archives Board, Caboose Club, and event train drivers.
• Plans educational opportunities for museum visitors and field trip activities to engage the public.
• Oversees building maintenance for the 1909 historic depot and the model train annex, rolling stock trains, event trains, and train play set.
• Manages gift shop sales, inventory, donations, and daily deposits.
• Writes and submits well-researched grant proposals to funding entities to secure financial support specifically designated for the acquisition, preservation, study, and interpretation of collections; the development and presentation of temporary and permanent exhibitions; and the implementation of related public and educational programs.
• Ensures the proper care of objects and instructs other staff members on proper procedures.
• Utilizes a variety of computer software to include Microsoft Office, Google, and Past Perfect.
• Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals to include co-workers, Museums and Heritage Director, State of Alabama museum officials, visitors, citizens, and public school representatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and two (2) years of experience in a job related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License required.
Relevant degree is preferred. Examples include Museum Studies, Masters in Library and Information Sciences, or Masters in History with a concentration in Public History and/or Museum Studies. A certification in one of the following is preferred, or must be obtained within two years of employment: Museum Studies, Institutional Protection Management, fundraising, or other similar certifications.

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check (including driving record) and pre-employment physical.

Physical Demands

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The City’s group insurance is currently through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The employees’ health, vision, hearing and dental premiums are paid in full by the City. The City pays 50% of family coverage. The employee cost for family health, vision and hearing is $67.47 per semi‑monthly deduction cycle and dental is $10.00 per semi‑monthly deduction cycle. See enclosed booklets in your onboarding plan for coverage details. NOTE If family coverage is desired, 2 deductions must be made from check or paid in full prior to effective date of coverage. The total monthly cost for family health and dental coverage is $154.94.

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