Executive Director [Mulva Center, De Pere, WI]

Description

Organization Overview:

the Mulva Center will be a new signature cultural heritage center in De Pere, Wisconsin “where history, culture, the arts and the community meet and engage in innovative, educational and creative participation”; a unique facility that will reflect and engage with the local community.

Position Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, intelligent, articulate and energetic individual to help shape this new facility from its conception into a fully functioning unique center.  the Mulva Center seeks an Executive Director to provide dynamic leadership who will direct policymaking, planning, organizational requirements, staff, and visitor operations.

Today, directors of cultural institutions have to be a unique combination of scholar, executive, ambassador and showman. the Mulva Center Director should have a combination of programing, management, public speaking and marketing skills to successfully meet the center’s vision, and core values.

Salary: Competitive

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

The Director will have overall responsibility for all key areas and activities of operations in compliance with all legal and fiscal obligations. Responsibilities will include developing the operational framework for scheduling the extensive calendar of events and foundation for the new facility, including permanent exhibits, a dynamic series of high quality temporary exhibits, special events, social spaces and for educational learning and engagement. The Director will also be involved in the design and fabrication of this new facility with the Foundation Board and the appointed architects. The project will be built on a prominent site within the City of De Pere with the construction and site development of the project being fully funded by the Foundation.

The successful applicant will be the public face and ambassador for the Mulva Center by building awareness of the new facility in the City and the greater area, and by engaging with the De Pere community.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Cultural Events and Facilities Management, Museological Administration, Business Administration, or other suitable qualifications.
• 5+ years of progressive management experience in a cultural facility, museum or historical society, or similar public visitor facility.
• Ability to provide strong leadership, and strategic direction. Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards and best practices for cultural facilities, museums and educational requirements for non-profits or similar organizations.
• Managing, and growing an annual operating budget. Strong business management skills.
• Experience in planning, designing and overseeing grant applications.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

How to Apply:

For information including the Conceptual Plan, a full Job Description and Qualifications Matrix follow the link http://ftp.haleysharpe.com:8080/?u=Jqe0&p=06Yb

Send all questions to themulvacenter-director@haleysharpe.com with the subject line ‘Questions’.

Online applications only to themulvacenter-director@haleysharpe.com with the subject line ‘Application’.

All applications should include a two-page cover letter, full résumé and contact information for three suitable references. The cover letter is your opportunity to express how you are a suitable choice for this position, highlighting your unique experiences and passions.

Closing Date:            February 12^th, 2016

Target Start Date:      May 1^st, 2016