MUSEUM MANAGER

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing, marketing and promoting the Big Shoal Heritage Area, including the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum (AJFM) and the Big Shoal Cemetery. This position reports to the Recreation Superintendent.

Major Duties

• Manages, develops, and coordinates the exhibit activities and programs of the AJFM, working closely with the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum Board of Directors.
• Coordinates the historic preservation efforts of the City as it relates to the Big Shoal Heritage Area, the Atkins- Johnson Farm and Museum and the Big Shoal Cemetery.
• Serves as staff liaison to the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum and various tourism-related organizations within the county, Kansas City metropolitan area and the State of Missouri. Associate with various organizations, such as : Gladstone Economic Betterment Council; Mid-American Regional Council; Freedom Frontier National Heritage Area; Heritage League of Greater Kansas City; Missouri Association of Museums and Archives; American Association of State and Local History; and American Alliance of Museums.
• Plans and coordinates the marketing efforts of the museum, and coordinates Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum marketing efforts with City efforts.
• Attend City Council and Parks Advisory Board meetings, as needed.
• Responsible for building relationships and partnerships to further the goals of the City's historic or heritage-related efforts.
• Coordinate funding opportunities for historic preservation, tourism-related marketing, and education; and assist with City historic preservation efforts.
• Site management; museum collections management; and content management of social media related to AJFM.
• Continual research, exhibit design, coordination of traveling exhibits and programming. Responsible for programs, such as : Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum rotating and permanent exhibits; Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum Historic Preservation / Restoration Project; Big Shoal Heritage Area marketing; Activities and programs of the Big Shoal Heritage Area; and Grants for historic preservation and tourism-related marketing.
• Develop and facilitate existing and new museum education programs, special events and public programs.
• Attends monthly AJFM meetings.
• Assists with developing the AJFM fiscal budget.

Knowledge Required by the Position

Minimum Qualifications

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