Director [The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA]

Description

The Bureau Director oversees all operations of The State Museum: collection development, storage, care and use; exhibitions development, design and fabrication; education, interpretation and public programs; professional activities; fiscal affairs building operations; clerical and support functions; and the operation of the Museum support group and its subsidiary functions including the Museum shops. Direction consists of establishing long range strategic plans and annual goals and objectives, designation of resources, assigning and reviewing work, resolving complaints and grievances and insuring staff and volunteer development. The Bureau Director assigns special projects or studies, establishes and directs the flow of work. Staff work is reviewed through regular, formal and informal review, conferences and evaluation results.

As a member of the PHMC’s senior management team, the Bureau Director works with other PHMC Bureaus and units in strategic planning efforts of the Commission. Coordinates Museum plans with Agency goals to insure the best utilization of Museum resources for public benefit. The Bureau Director serves as designated liaison to other agencies of state government for the development of programs to address museum needs. The Bureau Director serves the Museum. The Director plans and directs the development of outside funding and other support that is necessary to carry out the mission of The State Museum.

Incumbent is responsible to be familiar with PHMC general safety rules and safety rules specific to this position; for working in a safe manner and following all PHMC safety rules; immediately report all workplace injuries or incidents to their supervisor; and to immediately correct any safety hazards in the work area or report same to supervisor. Enforces all safety rules, procedures, and work practices and takes action to correct unsafe conditions in the workplace.

The Bureau Director assumes other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY:  Applications may be filed online at:  http://www.employment.pa.gov   Click on Job Opportunities under the Non-Civil Service tab and selecting the “Director, The State Museum of Pennsylvania” posting from the chart.  For technical assistance with the online application, please call 717.787.5703

Requirements

Perform a full range of supervisory duties.  Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  Direct the operations of The State Museum.  Develop and implement program plans.  Develop and monitor program budget.  Interpret and administer policy and regulations.  Establish and maintain effective working relationships.  Plan and prioritize work projects.  Use a computer and other standard office equipment.  Travel as Needed.

Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job; Five years of administrative experience in directing a museum or historic site; OR Five years of professional museum supervisory curatorial experience; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

The Pennsylvania residency requirement is waived.

HOW TO APPLY:  Applications may be filed online at:  http://www.employment.pa.gov   Click on Job Opportunities under the Non-Civil Service tab and selecting the “Director, The State Museum of Pennsylvania” posting from the chart.  For technical assistance with the online application, please call 717.787.5703