Job description
Horizon Arts Museum is seeking a dynamic Museum Operations Manager to lead daily operations, drive exceptional visitor experiences, and oversee exhibitions and collections in a fast paced cultural environment.
In this role you will partner with curators, educators, and development teams to ensure safe, efficient, and impactful programs that engage diverse audiences.
Responsibility
- Oversee daily facility operations, security, maintenance, and safety compliance across the museum campus.
- Lead exhibition planning, installation, deinstallation, and interpretive labeling in collaboration with curatorial and conservation staff.
- Manage budgeting, procurement, scheduling, and vendor relationships to maximize operational efficiency.
- Coordinate collections care and access, including accessioning, cataloging, condition reporting, and transport logistics.
- Enhance visitor experience and educational programming through responsive guest services, tours, and accessibility initiatives.
- Lead volunteer and staff teams, prioritize professional development, and drive a culture of service excellence.
- Ensure compliance with museum ethics, safety, accessibility, and regulatory standards across all departments.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in museum studies, art history, archaeology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of museum operations, administration, or curatorial support with demonstrated leadership and program delivery.
- Experience with collections management systems and best practices in care, storage, and access to collections.
- Strong budgeting, procurement, grant writing, and fundraising experience.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of safety, accessibility, and ethical guidelines for museums and cultural institutions.