Executive Director - Albany Regional Museum

Title: Executive Director

Hours: Full time, Exempt

Salary & Benefits: $55,000 - $60,000; Paid time off; relocation assistance available

Reports to: Museum Board of Directors

About The Organization:

The Albany Regional Museum is a 45-year-old 501c3 institution located in the heart of downtown Albany in our historic 1887 S.E. Young Building. Our mission is to preserve, exhibit, & encourage knowledge of the history & culture of the Albany, OR area. We have grown from our founding as an all-volunteer organization to a team of professional staff who have led the Museum to significant growth over the last 5 years. Thanks to a strong donor and grant base we survived the COVID-19 pandemic and were able to implement a reimagining of our exhibition space, refreshing all 1800 sq. ft. of displays. We reopened to the public in June of 2023 and have been developing new partnerships and projects since. Thanks to our current momentum we aim to expand our services through a potential capital campaign to coincide with our 50th anniversary in 2030. It has been an exciting time at the Museum and with a visionary Executive Director we will continue to reach new heights.

General Description:

The position requires a leader who will develop, manage, and guide the growth of the Museum through strategic thinking, good communication, and organizational skills. This individual will act as the primary spokesperson for the Museum, creating partnerships and promoting the Albany Regional Museum as a community asset. This leader will be the primary fundraiser and grant writer for the Museum growing our base of support for future projects.

Essential Responsibilities

General Management:

• Provide leadership and management to ensure that the mission, vision, and values of the organization are put into practice.
• Hire staff as approved by the board.
• Supervise staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Fulfill human resources responsibilities including staff evaluations, discipline, and termination in accordance with museum procedures.
• Implement the strategic plan as directed by the Board of Directors.

Operational & Financial Duties:

• Ensure the highest level of reporting accuracy, transparency, and operational conduct.
• Attend monthly meetings of the Board of Directors and provide a written/oral monthly report.
• Normally attends all internal museum committee meetings.
• Participate in the development of the annual operating budget.
• Review and approve funding expenditures per annual budget.
• Provide effective supervision of day-to-day operations, including membership, donations, programs, exhibits, and activities.
• Develop and review policies and procedures in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
• Perform other projects/tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Media and Public Relations:

• Use various forms of social media, newspaper, radio, and television to promote events, exhibits, and activities and to connect to the Museum members and community.
• Assist in information gathering and creation of content and distribution of the newsletter, “Albany Old Times.”
• Actively pursue partnerships with other organizations and businesses.
• Represent the Museum at public functions and professional meetings and act as the point of contact for the Museum.
• Engage in public speaking opportunities and community events.

Fundraising:

• Search for and identify opportunities for funding through sponsorships and grants.
• Serve as the key representative for the organization in making requests for support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and the public sector.
• Design, participate in, and support fundraising events.

Required Qualifications

Competencies:

• Good communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Experience with database programs and web resources.
• Ability to evaluate workloads and delegate when necessary.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with a team, sharing ideas and responsibilities.

Experience and Education:

• Work experience as a paid staff in a museum setting, related to day-to-day museum operations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of acceptable accounting practices.
• Marketing and public relations experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• A working knowledge of a non-profit organization required.

Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Driver’s license & reliable transportation or ability to obtain a driver’s license & transportation.
• Position is NOT a remote position. Flexibility in setting hours is available.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and manipulate office equipment such as computer, printer, and copy machine.
• Frequently moves up to 30 pounds of various materials.
• Ability to traverse two flights of stairs.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Work is typically completed in an office setting inside a historic building. Some local travel required, infrequently work will be outside.

Beneficial Qualities for Position:

• Interest in the Albany and surrounding community.
• Interest in local history.
• Involvement in the community and its activities.