Job description
Join a premier museum dedicated to preserving and presenting heritage to diverse audiences. We seek a forward-thinking Museum Manager to lead operations, collections, and programs that connect people with culture and history. This full-time role offers strategic influence, collaborative leadership, and opportunities to shape exhibitions and community impact in Washington, DC.
As part of our leadership team, you will steward resources, cultivate donor relationships, and champion inclusive accessibility, education, and visitor experience. If you are passionate about museums, storytelling, and high-quality operations, this is the role for you.
Responsibility
- Lead strategic planning and day-to-day operations to deliver high-impact exhibitions and programs.
- Oversee collections management, conservation, cataloging, and data standards.
- Manage budgeting, financial forecasting, procurement, and grant administration.
- Drive fundraising, donor relations, sponsorships, and grant writing in collaboration with the development team.
- Lead team development, human resources, volunteer and internship programs; foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.
- Plan and execute exhibitions, research, education programs, and community outreach.
- Ensure compliance with museum standards, safety, accessibility, and governance requirements.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Arts Administration, History, or a related field; master's preferred.
- 5+ years of leadership experience in museums or cultural institutions; track record of program growth and operations oversight.
- Strong budget management and grant writing experience; ability to secure funding.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
- Knowledge of collections management systems (PastPerfect, TMS, or similar) and cataloging standards; familiarity with exhibitions planning.
- Experience with audience development, education programs, and community partnerships.
- Demonstrated commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and DEI in museum practices.