Museum Director Recruitment Information

Museum invites your interest in the position of Museum Direct

The hiring range for the incoming Museum Director is $66,360 to $91,242. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Additional annual allowance of $540 for cell phone.

JCPRD offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Three medical insurance plan options, plus vision and dental insurance.

• Deferred compensation retirement and

employer matching contribution - JCPRD’s 401(a) plan will contribute a dollar for dollar match of an employee’s contributions up to a maximum of 3% of an employee’s bi-weekly base salary for each pay period.

• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, (KPERS) - Effective first day of employment, full-time regular employees become members of KPERS, and begin contributing 6% of their bi-weekly compensation.

JCPRD makes a contribution toward retirement, disability, and life insurance.

Sunday, January 26, 2020

• Life insurance equal to

100% of employee’s annual salary, dependent life and optional additional.

MUSEUM VISION To be nationally recognized for presenting local

history and exploring the future of one of America’s leading counties.

Johnson County Museum

JCPRD

In June 2017, the Johnson County Museum celebrated 50 years of serving the community along with the grand opening of the museum’s new home in the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center (JCAHC). The Museum features the signature exhibition, “Becoming Johnson County”; Kidscape, a hands-on experience for young visitors that explores rural, urban and suburban communities; a changing exhibit gallery; a classroom and collections storage facility. In addition, the Museum operates the Lanesfield Historic Site, located in Edgerton, KS. This National Register site includes an 1869 stone schoolhouse, outbuildings and a Visitor Center.

For more than 60 years the Johnson County Park and Recreation District has been enhancing the lives of the citizens of Johnson County through its parks, quality programs, professionalism and response to developing trends.

The Museum’s permanent collection reflects Johnson County’s constant growth and development through the lives of its citizens: the collection includes 20,000 twoand three-dimensional objects and over 500,000 images.

The temporary gallery features exhibits that highlight local and national themes associated with Johnson County’s rich history. The Museum has received over 30 local, state and national awards for its innovative programs and exhibits.

To create enhanced programming, the Museum collaborates with fine arts and theater staff to create programs and experiences for visitors of all ages.

JCPRD operates and maintains 16 developed parks, including four streamway parks, 87 miles of trails and two golf courses. JCPRD properties comprise over 10,000 acres. An estimated 7.5 million park visitations are recorded annually.

JCPRD’s annual operating budget for all funds is approximately $70.3 million of which approximately $37.2 million is tax supported. JCPRD employs 290 full-time and 1,300 seasonal, part-time employees.

MUSEUM MISSION Showcase Johnson County’s unique stories through collections, programs and exhibitions utilizing our iconic venues.

The Museum Director Position The Museum Director fulfills the mission of the Johnson County Museum by developing and implementing short- and longrange plans for the preservation and representation of Johnson County history. The Director manages the museum by recruiting, training, supervising and JCPRD is mentoring a staff of 10 employees; by planning and seeking a proven monitoring annual budgets to achieve the goals and leader who enjoys working in a progressive organization priorities set forth by museum governing boards, and is committed to JCPRD, and the Board of County Commissioners historical scholarship, (BOCC). The Museum Director facilitates the advancing the activities of two museum boards: the Museum Museum’s mission Advisory Council, appointed by the BOCC and the and engaging staff Museum Foundation Board, a not-for-profit support and community. organization. The Museum Director also serves as assistant treasurer and board member of the Johnson County Museum Foundation to establish greater longterm financial stability and growth through diversification of funding sources. Finally, the Museum Director participates as an active team member of JCPRD management, and is involved in community and professional organizations in order to increase awareness of and support for the museum.

• Continuing to implement the Museum’s Strategic Plan.

• Achieving accreditation through the American Alliance of Museums.

• Expanding philanthropic support in partnership with the Museum Foundation to advance the mission of the organization.

• Launching a new diversity internship program at the Museum.

• Managing budget of $1.2 million.

Education: • Required - Bachelor’s Degree required in American History, Museum Studies, American Studies, Public Administration or related field.

• Preferred - Master’s Degree in American History, Museum Studies, American Studies, Public Administration or related field.

Professional Experience: • Required – Five years of progressively responsible museum high-level management experience. Five years of relevant administrative experience. Five years of leading, supervising, and coordinating the work of others.

Required Skills: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong mathematical and budgeting skills, knowledge of marketing and fee strategies.

Ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Leadership and supervisory skills, including, teambuilding, motivation, delegation of duties, strategic planning, goal setting, and complex decision-making skills. Adept at community outreach, public presentations, media relations and report preparations.