The National Museum of the Morgan Horse, located in Middlebury VT, is seeking a highly motivated, responsible and qualified individual as a full time museum director. The museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting all aspects of the Morgan horse breed through educational programs, exhibits and special events. The Museum Director, in conjunction with the AMHA Executive Director, is responsible for developing the strategic direction and establishing initiatives to fulfill the mission of the Museum and increase local, statewide, national and international awareness and prominence.

 

Resume, letters of interest & salary requirements may be addressed to Julie Broadway, Executive Director American Morgan Horse Association, 4066 Shelburne Rd, Suite 5 Shelburne VT 05482; Execdir@morganhorse.com ; no phone calls please

Deadline for application is March 31st.

 

National Museum of the Morgan Horse

Museum Director Roles/Responsibilities

The National Museum of the Morgan Horse is dedicated to preserving and interpreting all aspects of the

MORGAN horse breed through educational programs, exhibits and special events. The Museum

Director, in conjunction with the AMHA Executive Director, is responsible for developing the strategic

direction and establishing initiatives to fulfill the mission of the Museum and increase local, statewide,

national and international awareness and prominence.

 Directs the museum’s operations, to include development (fundraising), education and public

programming, finance, and external communications.

 Manages and leads part time staff, volunteers, and consultants.

 Leads and participates in all fundraising and development activities, including grant writing and

developing relationships with foundations, corporations, and individual donors.

 Serves as spokesperson and chief advocate for the Museum. Establishes strong partnerships in

the community. Enhances the Museum’s public image to expand interest and support.

 Directs the overall development of public relations and marketing initiatives. Develops an

effective communications plan to raise the profile of the museum.

 Manages, secures and maintains the property and facilities of the Museum, as well as the

collections held at Middlebury College

– Minimum education of Bachelor’s degree in related field

– Preferred experience in museum, library, and/or nonprofit organization

– Background in equine history a plus.

– Ability to provide strong leadership, vision and strategic direction. Experience developing and

implementing strategic plans a plus.

– Demonstrated knowledge of standards and best practices for museums

– Strong record of success in fundraising  and grant writing

– Demonstrated skills in writing, research and public speaking

– Excellent planning, time management, initiative and decision making skills required.

– Willingness to work variable schedule including weekends and evenings as needed.

– Must be able to physically perform duties as required

– Must have valid driver’s license

This is a full time position and salary commensurate with experience.

This position is based at the National Museum of the Morgan Horse located in Middlebury, VT and

Museum Director must be onsite during business hours to oversee operations.

Museum hours are generally 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesday – Saturday April 1 – October 31st;  10 AM to 5 PM

Thursday – Saturday November 1st – March 31st

• Develop, implement and execute the strategic goals with input from the Museum Advisory Council for cultivating

and generating individual and corporate sponsorships.

•Assist  the  Fundraising/Events  subcommittee  with  developing  and  implementing  an  annual  calendar of

events  for  fundraising,  mission essential activities,  and  membership driven activities.

• Assist  the  Membership/Marketing  subcommittee  with  its  annual  goals  of  broadening  and  growing its

•Maintain current and accurate data on all donors and members.

•Implement  and  execute  marketing  strategies  and  tactics  devised  by  the  Membership/Marketing

subcommittee  for  the  purpose  of  promoting  Museum  events  and  visitor  attractions.

•Collect and archive press clippings, ads, photos, and video from the Museum and Museum produced events.

•Produce and coordinate all written communications to constituents (emails, letters, press releases, exhibit

descriptions, etc.)  That is of professional, error free quality.

•Promote  the  Museum  and  its  activities  through effective  and  efficient  means  of public relations media

outlets. Including production of articles for AMHA newsletters & Morgan Horse magazine

• Deliver well ‐designed public presentations about the Museum to outside groups interested in learning about the

• Assist  in  developing  a  realistic  annual  budget  for submission  to  the  Executive Director  for  approval.

•Understand, manage, and adhere to the approved annual operating budget.

• Implement and execute proper record retention

 Ensure proper care and controls of cash receipts from donor and gift shop sales

• Ensure  the  Museum  is  open  and  staffed  during  posted  hours  of  operation.

•Recruit,  train,  schedule,  and  retain  a team  of  staff & volunteers  necessary  for  the  operation  of  the

• Capture,  record,  and  report  accurate  visitation  counts  and  other  metrics  necessary  for assessing  the

success  of  the  Museum  in  achieving  its  mission.

• Oversee  the  upkeep  and  maintenance  of  the  building,  physical  plant,  and  exhibits.

• Oversee on-site Museum gift shop.

• Ensure  smooth  operation  of  the  Museum’s  business  office  as  well  as all exhibits and displays.

•Purchase  and  maintain  proper  inventory  of  all  required  supplies  for  the  Museum’s  daily operation.

•Act  as  primary  liaison  with  all  vendors  and  vendor  contracts  regarding  services  associated with  Museum’s

operations  such  as  tech support,  cleaning  services,  office  equipment,  etc.

• Oversee  the  production  of  all  Museum exhibits & events  as well as manages  the  Museum’s  annual  calendar

of  events. Based on approved policies- evaluate, document and accept/deny archival materials

 Conduct historical research upon request or as needed for articles, speeches, exhibits, etc.

•Maintain organized files (paper or computer) with adequate back up files.

• Maintain  documented  “practices  and  procedures”  manual  of  Museum  operations  in  the event of the

• Ensure  Museum  compliance  with  all  regulations,  laws,  and  local  ordinances  in  the  daily operation of the

 Serve as member of AMHA senior leadership team; participate in senior staff meetings & workshops; provide

• Other duties as may be assigned.