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National Corvette Museum

Bowling Green, KY

Archivist & Records Manager

INCUMBENT:          Vacant
REPORTS TO:        Director of Collections

LOCATION:              Bowling Green, KY

STATUS:                  Full-time, Exempt

DATE:                        Open Until Filled

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

DESCRIPTION

The Archivist & Records Manager works alongside area managers within the Collections, Exhibits, and Education teams.  This position is ultimately responsible for the management of the makeup, development, and safekeeping of the National Corvette Museum’s (NCM) library (research center), and archival materials by following and implementing accepted archival professional standards and practices that will help the NCM strive toward its goal of American Alliance of Museum Accreditation.  This position supervises staff, directing the activities of the department under their supervision to fulfill the museum’s strategic objectives.  The Archivist & Records Manager also implements and recommends the operating policies and practices for the Library & Archives department, including ones pertaining to the acquisition, arrangement, description, and preservation processes.  This management role is responsible for balancing an interconnecting set of priorities, ranging from the digitization of the collection to keeping up to date with best practice innovation in the physical care and storage of archival collections. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise and create SOPs that guide significant decisions and strategic direction for the Library & Archive, and jointly implement NCM policies and activities.
• Lead the library & archives. Supervise library and archives staff including interns and volunteers. Assist in the preparation of budgets and ensure that functions are carried out within the parameters of the budget.
• Seek and recommend acquisitions for our archive and advise the director on issues requiring approval of the board collections committee.
• Recommend incoming and outgoing loan requests of archival materials. Work closely with Registrars to ensure the appropriateness, safety, and condition of all loans.
• Recommend new initiatives that fulfill the NCM’s mission and once approved, see them through to completion. Oversee other initiatives as assigned.
• Supervise the planning, acquisition, safekeeping, and cataloging of archival records related to Corvette history while maintaining the highest standards of stewardship.
• Provide recommendations for the collections’ growth, through acquisitions and gifts, and deaccessioning, as well as long-term planning and prioritizing for the collections team and conservation of archival items.
• Provide reference services for both public and professional research inquiries.
• Maintain working knowledge of, and compliance with, the highest ethical and legal standards related to organizational responsibilities, museum collections, and public accountability.
• Plan and oversee digitization projects.
• Assist with grant writing and reporting related to archival projects.
• Responsibilities are not all-inclusive, additional duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in library or archival sciences, museum studies, public history, or related area of study.  Master’s degree preferred. 
• 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in archives or library special collections.
• Applied knowledge of professional archival principles, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with collections management software, PastPerfect preferred.
• Experience in automotive museums or archives preferred. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of, and commitment to, non-profit archival ethical and legal standards as well as best practices.
• Experience in archival research and knowledge of digitization and metadata cataloging standards, as well as copyright and licensing issues in archives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts about history to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong verbal, public speaking and presentation skills preferred.   
• Ability to balance administrative, financial, and practical management duties.
• Well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
• Strong work ethic and unquestioned personal and professional integrity.
• High level of commitment to team and company values.
• Strong attention to detail, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes up to 40 lbs.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

National Corvette Museum

Bowling Green, KY

Director of Collections & Exhibitions

INCUMBENT:          Vacant
REPORTS TO:        President & CEO

LOCATION:              Bowling Green, KY

STATUS:                  Full-time, Exempt

DATE:                        Open Until Filled

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

DESCRIPTION

The Director of Collections & Exhibitions is a member of the key leadership team working alongside other members of the key leadership team.  This position aligns and directs the activities of exhibit and artifact registration, conservation, preparation, and installation to further the organizational mission of the museum.  This position is ultimately responsible for the management of the makeup, development, and safekeeping of the National Corvette Museum’s (NCM) collection of vehicles, artifacts, and library and archives materials by following and implementing accepted museum professional standards and practices.  Working closely with the museum curatorial team, this position guides, supervises, and mentors staff, directing the activities of the departments under their supervision to fulfill the museum’s strategic objectives.  The Director of Collections & Exhibitions also implements and enforces the collections department operating policies and practices, including ones pertaining to the acquisition, management, and accessioning and deaccessioning processes.  This leadership role is responsible for balancing a complex and interconnecting set of priorities, ranging from digitization of the collection to keeping up to date with best practice innovation in the physical care and storage of exhibits and artifacts. 

The Collections and Exhibitions department is a team of 10 with 5 staff members reporting directly to the Director of Collections & Exhibitions.  The National Corvette Museum has over 75,000 items in its collection.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the President & CEO to conceive and shape a distinctive and dynamic exhibition program that advances the NCM’s visibility and reputation.
• Serve on the leadership team, working collectively and individually to consider significant decisions and strategic direction for the institution, and jointly implement NCM policies and activities.
• Lead the curatorial, registration/collections, library & archives, preservation, and exhibits teams.  Prepare operating budgets for same areas of responsibility and assure that functions are carried out within the parameters of budget.
• Seek and recommend acquisitions. Lead the acquisition process internally and liaise with the board collections committee.
• Collaborate with the President & CEO and development team to secure public and private contributions to fund special exhibitions.
• Oversee and recommend loan requests. Work closely with curator, the registrars, and preservation technicians to ensure the appropriateness, safety, and condition of all loans.
• Recommend new initiatives that fulfill the NCM’s mission and once approved, see them through to completion. Oversee other initiatives as assigned.
• Supervise the planning, acquisition, safekeeping, and cataloguing of collections objects related to Corvette history while maintaining the highest standards of stewardship.
• Oversee the research, development, placement, and design of museum exhibits, ensuring displays are aesthetically impressive and support an excellent visitor experience.
• Manage administrative aspects of exhibitions, including preparation of contracts and exhibition inventories.
• Provide direction for the collections’ growth, through acquisitions and gifts, and deaccessioning, as well as long-term planning and prioritizing for the collections team and conservation of collection items.
• Field public and professional research inquiries.
• Oversees the exhibition committee, collections committee, and content committee meetings and communication. 
• Maintain working knowledge of, and compliance with, highest ethical and legal standards related to organizational responsibilities, museum collections, and public accountability.
• Responsibilities are not all inclusive, additional duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, history, public history, or related area of study.  Master’s degree preferred. 
• Seven to ten years of relevant work experience with a minimum of five years leading and managing museum projects, programs, and managing/mentoring others.
• Applied knowledge of professional museum principles, practices, and procedures.
• An understanding of visitor-centered approaches of content, development and interpretation – in exhibition gallery and in digital spaces. 
• Experience in the automotive industry strongly preferred. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of, and commitment to, non-profit museum ethical and legal standards as well as best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of, and experience in, museum curating research, and collection development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate complex concepts about history to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong verbal, public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to be media ready on short notice.   
• Ability to balance the creative and intellectual process of curation with administrative, financial, and practical management duties.
• Well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.
• Strong work ethic and unquestioned personal and professional integrity.
• High level of commitment to team and company values.
• Strong attention to detail, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

 Revs Institute

Naples, FL

Chief Executive Officer

Revs Institute, located in Naples, Florida, is seeking an accomplished and visionary leader with a global perspective to become its Chief Executive Officer. The position entails building Revs Institute into the global thought leader and resource for the historical automobile community. The CEO will lead an entrepreneurial team as a trusted thought partner alongside a visionary Founder, a skilled governing Board, expert staff, and a committed volunteer cadre. The CEO will develop and oversee the institution’s strategic direction and implement the operating plan through exemplary leadership.

Revs Institute
Revs Institute is much more than a car museum—it is a place to view society through a different lens. Located in an 80,000 square-foot facility, Revs is a working research and educational institution dedicated to the study, celebration, exhibition, preservation, conservation, and restoration of historically significant automobiles. The organization has an annual operating budget of $6.7 million with an endowment of $80 million, and currently employs 29 staff and has more than 120 active volunteers.

Revs Institute houses one of the greatest automobile collections in the world. The collection of more than 130 automobiles meets rigorous standards for historic importance, as well as technical, aesthetic, or social significance. All the cars are operational and are presented to the public in the galleries and around the world at events where they are driven and even raced in competition.

Revs Institute has six operating centers:

Revs Institute Museum exhibits its permanent collection in four themed galleries: Automobility: The Car and the Road; Vitesse: The High Technology Automobile; Revs: The Racing Car; and Porsche: Evolution from 1948 to 1971. Revs Institute’s visitors come from all 50 U.S. states and around the world. Most international visitors are Canadian and Western European. The museum enjoys a regular flow of major collectors, historical automobile industry VIPs, writers, and historians. The collection is interpreted for visitors by highly trained and expert docents. Tripadvisor reports that the two-hour docent tours are “a must.”

Revs Institute Library and Archives has the mission to be the most useful automotive research facility in the world. To that end, work is continuously underway, adding new materials, improving cataloging and metadata, and facilitating access to these collections.

Holdings consist of more than 26,000 books, including most of the English language automobile bibliography in existence. Periodicals represent one of the collection’s strongest holdings, with complete runs and many publications starting before 1900. Automobilia and related ephemera constitute another archive of 130 collections. The library holds about 1.5 million photographs, of which 700,000 are searchable online at the Revs Digital Library. There is also an extensive film library of archival footage.

Revs Institute Library and Archives is planning to form consortia with other research libraries to leverage its scope and breadth.

CH Motorcars is Revs Institute’s subsidiary established to manage the automobiles in the holdings. CH Motorcars is populated with expert conservators, technicians, and support staff.

Collier AutoMedia is the Institute’s publishing imprint. The function of this entity is to produce and disseminate both digital and print materials to increase awareness of Revs Institute globally, publish historical interpretive matter, practical information, and thought leadership material to general and specialist audiences and consumers.

RevsEd is a for-profit educational outreach program owned by Revs Institute designed for adult recreational learners. Students are introduced to working with their hands in the material world through learning the fundamentals of operation and maintenance of the “old school” automobile. Designed as a series of fee-based programs that not only educate and entertain, but also build community and affiliation with Revs Institute, these classes are proving highly popular.

Revs Symposia is a biennial conference for the world’s leading collectors. Offering insights into problems and opportunities in collecting, curation, conservation, operation, and appreciation of important automobiles, Revs Institute has been offering symposia since 2000 to great acclaim. Leading collectors from around the globe experience 3.5 days of learning, sharing experiences, and networking, facilitated by leading historians, professionals, and experts. The symposia are fee-based programs that contribute materially to Revs Institute’s operating budget.

The Opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced nonprofit executive. An important aspect of the CEO’s work will be to expand the global reputation and influence of Revs Institute. To achieve this, the CEO will have the opportunity to develop meaningful programs and partnerships, expand the organization’s digital footprint, and position Revs as the significant resource for the historical automobile community.

Additionally, two new initiatives are being explored by Revs Institute’s Board that make this an outstanding time for the incoming CEO to offer an important contribution to Revs Institute and take it to the next level of success:

• Relocation to a new, expanded campus, either for Revs Institute’s exclusive use or as part of a campus-based automotive community with facilities for restoration companies, dealers, collector storage and activity centers, spaces for automotive gatherings and events, hotels and hospitality.
• Pursuing accreditation through the American Alliance of Museums.

Responsibilities, and Expectations
Revs Institute seeks a CEO whose background includes proven effectiveness as a senior executive in a nonprofit environment at institutions such as museums, libraries, higher-education administration, research institutions, or other similar mission-driven organizations. The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of accomplishment as a strategic thinker, social innovator, scholar, systems thinker, team builder, fundraiser, and charismatic leader able to translate their vision into action.

• Assume overall executive responsibility for Revs Institute, its affiliates and subsidiaries, its programs, exhibitions, and operations.
• Develop a trusting and effective relationship with the Founder, the Board, and other principal stakeholders to turn vision into sustainable reality.
• Build high-functioning executive and management teams that display creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Develop meaningful partnerships with stakeholders in the historical automobile arena.
• Create and sustain effective governance structures, strategic planning processes, policies and practices that lead to AAM accreditation by working with the Board to assess, recommend, and implement policy initiatives and other steps.
• Create, expand, and nurture an exceptional team of staff members and volunteers that aligns with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Facilitate a compelling vision and strategy; address organizational growth, set priorities and metrics. Allocate resources to achieve performance goals and expectations.
• Support the organization’s commitment to organizational thought leadership, best practices leadership, conservation, restoration, archaeology, and related essential disciplines.
• Serve as Revs Institute’s primary spokesperson, representing the organization at events, in the media, and by cultivating key relationships locally regionally, nationally, and globally. This outreach includes appeals to individual, corporate, private, and public funders and supporters across the globe.
• Provide leadership and entrepreneurial support to the planned Revs Institute expansion of facilities; strategically plan and execute a successful capital campaign to support the planned move within the decade.
• Work with the Board to provide budgetary and financial oversight, accountability, and sustainability, including endowment, earned revenue streams, and manage external revenue sources.
• Serve as liaison with the office of the Founder to ensure effective collaboration.

Experience, Skills, and Attributes
• A minimum of 10 years of executive leadership experience, at least five of which were in nonprofit environments, preferably at a museum, collection, university, or research institution.
• Success working with major donors, foundations, and sponsors, preferably with an organizational founder.
• Strategic-planning skills, as well as pragmatic organizational project management.
• Success in building and nurturing dynamic teams of staff and volunteers to implement complex systems relating to assets such as collections, exhibitions, and programs.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Financial acumen capable of running a facility of the size and complexity of Revs Institute. Ability to oversee the development and management of the budget of a complex and layered group of institutions. Has the ability to interpret financial statements and articulate performance.
• Meaningful experience in general oversight of effective IT plans and programs. Preferably conversant in the use of technology and digital media in promoting an institution, reaching online audiences, and creating exhibitions and programs.
• Emotional intelligence and people-oriented leadership skills that serve the institution’s internal and external stakeholders.
• BA required, MA or PhD in relevant field or an MBA desired.
• A track record of successfully stewarding public/private partnerships in a variety of organizational environments is a plus.
• Experience with an accreditation process desired, and knowledge of AAM standards and practices is a plus.

Compensation
The salary range is $395,000 – $450,000 commensurate with experience, plus an attractive benefits package. H-1B or O-1 U.S. work visa eligibility will be a consideration for international applicants.

How to Apply
To apply in confidence, submit application by July 10, 2023, to: Dan Yaeger, Senior Search Consultant, Museum Search & Reference, via [email protected].
Please include:
1) A cover letter expressing interest in the position and giving brief examples of past related experience
2) A résumé
3) The names and contact information for three references, indicating their relationship with the candidate

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations are welcome. All applications and nominations are kept confidential; we will not contact references without your permission. For more details, visit: www.museum-search.com/open-searches.

MacAllister Machinery

Indianapolis, Indiana

Executive Assistant / Curator to the President

Position Objective:

The primary role of the Executive Assistant/Curator to the President is to enhance his effectiveness and productivity by exceptionally performing essential administrative duties and responsibilities while anticipating the ongoing needs of this top executive. Additionally, this position has a keen understanding of the President’s strategic agenda and independently ensure successful business outcomes. The Assistant acts on behalf of the President in defined areas by making decisions, forming recommendations, solving problems, interpreting policy, and following up to ensure deadlines are met.  Finally, the Assistant is charged with specific responsibilities for managing people, resources, and processes.

The position also will play a critical role in serving as a curator in a museum/collection environment. The ability to track, research and organize items in a collection or exhibition is an essential are critical skill sets for this position.   

 Essential Position Duties:

• Manage all correspondence, i.e., composition, dictation, letters, phone calls, making contacts, invitations, Contacts List, etc.
• Planning, coordinating, and scheduling of meetings, appointments, calendars, events, activities, etc.
• Manage travel activities- establish dates, make airline, hotel, restaurant, and rental car reservations. Keep corporate aircraft log.
• Manage expenses– review, approve and assign appropriate account numbers to credit card bills, expense books and other invoices. Manage certain budget expense accounts.  Manage checkbooks, credit cards, trust accounts, etc.
• Screen outside contact, i.e., incoming telephone calls, e- mail messages, surface mail and visitors. Protect the President’s valuable time while providing access or professional support when appropriate.
• Follow up to ensure expected activities, results, arrangements, and actions are on schedule or complete. Proactively verify, remind, assist, push and facilitate to ensure assigned tasks are completed.
• Assist in or complete assigned projects, e.g., data collection, analysis, summarization, reporting and recommendations. Defining, documenting, and improving business processes. Documentation of annual corporate business plans. Special projects as assigned. 
• Able to act for the President by answering questions, scheduling time, responding to correspondence, asking questions, or gleaning information in a meeting. Identify and solve problems independently while keeping the President informed as needed. 
• Manage confidential company and personal information, personnel files, manufacturer sales and service agreements, key corporate contracts and agreements, related entity records, checkbooks, expenses, and invoices.
• Maintain corporate real estate records, leases, contracts, purchase agreements, deeds, title policies, blueprints, financial records, etc. Serve as the curator and librarian of all facility and real estate documents.
• May be asked to perform supervisory responsibilities.
• A Curator for research, verification, and document asset. Along with provenance, history, condition, and originality of a museum/collection of vintage automobiles.
• Manage and maintain the physical and digital library, files, records, and information.
• Update all inventory assets and documentation in history files.
• Design and install displays. i.e., layout, lighting, fixtures, signage, select assets, supporting ephemera, etc.
• Manage events: tours, open houses, guest visits, etc.
• Assist in sourcing information, history parts, services, resources, etc.
• Oversee improvements in the facility: i.e., lighting, fixtures, display construction, display electrical systems, etc.

Position Requirements:

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 15+ years of work experience providing executive or staff level support.
• A strong understanding of confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive materials and conversations.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Excellent administrative skills; 60+ words per minute, filing, dictation, proofreading.
• Excellent composition skills, flawless grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Exceptional PC experience and skills, with a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, coordination and project management skills.
• Self-motivated and highly productive- able to complete tasks independently, efficiently and with high quality.
• Basic financial knowledge: can read an income statement and balance sheet, collect, summarize, and analyze trends, form conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate and book complicated international travel arrangements, flights, hotels, restaurants, rental cars, trains, appointments.
• Manage shipping of goods and cargo overseas via surface and air freight, arrange carnets, customs clearance, collection, packing, consolidation, etc. 
• 6 sigma Red Belt trained and proficient with Continual Process Improvement tools and techniques.
• Notary Public

• History and two years of curatorial experience or an equivalent education and experience.

• An effective collaborator both within the department and in the larger collection environment, with a positive attitude that supports the departments and the museum goals.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

• Ability to directly supervise people including hiring, motivating, directing, and developing skills and ability.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

 MacAllister Machinery Co Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Individuals applying for this position should send a letter of interest and resume to:[email protected]

Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum

Pomona, California

Executive Director

Summary of Position

The Board of Directors of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum seeks a strategic, entrepreneurial leader to guide the Museum through its next phase of growth. This is an opportunity to create real change in a museum, building upon significant strengths toward a more dynamic and sustainable future. The Executive Director will be responsible for initiating a strategic plan process that results in a new vision for the Museum, and in collaboration with the Board, prioritizing and implementing the strategic plan to achieve greater relevance and change in the visitor experience, revenue growth and diversification, and increased awareness outside of the racing community.

About the Museum        

The Museum is a small but vibrant attraction celebrating the history of hot rods and drag racing, car culture, and technological and esthetic advancements over the 75-year history of hot rods and racing in Southern California. The Museum was born from the efforts of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), which is one of the larger motorsports sanctioning organizations in the world, and a group of long-time NHRA staff members led by NHRA founder Wally Parks. The Museum founders envisioned a place that would celebrate the growing interest in the evolution of hot rods, hot rod customization, and drag racing while preserving and making available the history of racing for all to see and experience.

Today, the Museum’s mission is to celebrate the impact of motorsports on American culture. The Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets the vehicles, stories, and artifacts that represent America’s affection for, and the influence of, automotive speed and style in all its forms. The collection includes dragsters, land speed vehicles, race cars, customs, hot rods, and other one-of-a-kind vehicles.

Although founded by the NHRA, the Museum has been a separate non-profit organization with its own governing Board of Directors since 1998, the same year the Museum opened to the public. The Museum is located in a historic 28,500 square foot Art Deco exposition building on the grounds of the Los Angeles County Fairplex, which is also home to Auto Club Raceway at Pomona and the birthplace of organized drag racing in Southern California.

The Museum has an annual operating budget of $1.5 million and employs 3 full-time and 5 part-time paid staff. Attendance is approximately 30,000 per year. Museum revenues are derived from contributed and earned sources, but the majority of revenues are derived from two major annual hot rod reunion events. The NHRA continues to provide in-kind services and support to the Museum through a range of administrative support.

About Pomona and the L.A. County Region

Pomona is a city of 150,000 people located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, between the Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley. Pomona enjoys the proximity to other L.A.-region communities, exceptional sports, culture, and entertainment, and beautiful weather year-round.

Formerly rich agricultural land where citrus, olive, and grape farms flourished throughout the 1800s and in the 20^th century, today Pomona comprises many adjacent thriving communities. The Museum is located in North Pomona, a community with quiet neighborhoods and a historic downtown area.

The L.A. County region, with its large, diverse population, thriving entertainment industries, expansive cultural offerings, great museums, major universities, outdoor recreation amenities, and exceptional weather, offer abundant opportunities for lifestyle choices. The communities within an easy drive of the Museum offer quiet, small-town living away from the metropolitan center.

Though the L.A. County region is more expensive than other parts of the country, the Greater Pomona area comprises many neighboring cities such as La Verne, Glendora, San Dimas, and Claremont, only minutes from each other and from the Museum that offer affordable property covering a wide range of prices and lifestyles, as well as excellent public and private schools. This region is home to the elite Webb School in Claremont, grades 9-12; California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; the (7) Claremont Colleges; and Azusa Pacific University.  The locale is about an hour away from beaches, mountains, and deserts.

Responsibilities               

The Executive Director reports to the Museum Board of Directors and has full authority and responsibility as the chief executive officer of the Museum. Responsibilities include:

• Providing visionary leadership and strong administrative oversight of all aspects of Museum operations
• Leading the staff, Board, and stakeholders in the development and implementation of a strategic plan to establish a future vision and priorities for the Museum
• Shaping the direction of Museum exhibits and programs, and ensuring they reflect the evolving needs and expectations of target audiences
• Growing and diversifying revenues by working with Board and staff to build a robust fundraising program and maximizing existing earned income opportunities and developing new sources
• Managing and growing the annual operating budget to effectively support the Museum’s vision; managing the Museum in a fiscally responsible manner
• Providing direction, mentorship, and leadership to the Museum staff in support of the organization’s mission, vision, and goals; ensuring a supportive work environment
• Working closely with the Board of Directors, communicating with full transparency, and maintaining strong working relationships with Board members
• Continuing and nurturing a productive partnership with NHRA leadership and staff
• Providing a high degree of visibility in the community, strengthening community relationships, and serving as chief spokesperson for the Museum
• Enhancing the Museum marketing program to raise awareness and grow audiences
• Collaborating with Museum staff to maintain American Alliance of Museums (AAM) standards and prepare for potential accreditation in the future

Ideal Candidate Characteristics       

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Enthusiasm for the Museum’s mission and an appreciation for motorsports
• Proven track record of leadership abilities, a high level of initiative, and creative and flexible problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit, including the capacity to develop innovative strategies for programming, audience-building, and income generation
• Record of success in financial management, fundraising, community relations, marketing, and Board development
• Ability to motivate, direct, and mentor staff
• An open and transparent communication style that keeps the staff and Board informed on relevant issues in real time
• Capability to develop and maintain positive relationships with collaborating partners and other community constituents
• Knowledge of museum practices and standards, and familiarity with AAM’s accreditation process
• A strong work ethic, good sense of humor, high energy level, and strong commitment to teamwork

Experience/Education

A minimum four years of leadership and management experience in progressively more responsible positions in a nonprofit or museum setting. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; a Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation

The Museum offers competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure

Individuals applying for this position should send a letter of interest and resume to:

Museum Management Consultants, Inc.

[email protected]

Position is open until filled

Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Automobile Museum

Auburn, IN

COLLECTIONS MANAGER

JOB SUMMARY:

Registration:

Creates and maintains all aspects of registration records (hard and electronic) for all collections (automobiles, small artifacts, and archives) including accessioning, deaccessioning, lending, borrowing, inventory, insurance reporting, and condition reporting.

Exhibition:

Assists in innovative methods to display and market the Museum’s collection to appeal to a cross-section of the general public. Leads periodic exhibition efforts in conjunction with others designing and constructing new exhibits, galleries, and other physical content.

Participates as a team to create the museum’s interpretive vision for exhibits, galleries, and educational programming including research, writing, and editing as it pertains to signage, images, objects, and other pertinent materials. Produces and maintains signage for all aspects of museum program-related activities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains complete and accurate collections database providing for all necessary report functions.
• Supervises and maintains the integrity of the collection database through photography, nomenclature, and consistency including developing and maintaining manuals for data entry.
• Produces and maintains complete, accurate, and always-current collection files located in the archive holding room and main administrative area. Files include annual curatorial registry, artifact data sheets, condition reports including photography, location reports, loan, gift, and all other permanent records.
• Creates forms and reports associated with these operations and procedures.
• Takes image orders and archive requests from PastPerfect Online, creates forms associated with these requests such as use agreements and order forms.
• Respond to inquiries from the general public, scholars, and institutions regarding specific objects of collection.
• Responsible for implementation and completion of major finite curatorial projects within a specific time frame.
  • Implements the Digitization and Access project
    • Digitizing museum archives, uploading records to PastPerfect Online, maintaining project progress, works with interns and volunteers on the project
  • Digital exhibits
    • Creation and implementation of digital exhibits through PastPerfect Virtual Exhibit and exhibit software
  • May supervise several subordinates including volunteers, interns, and paid staff with approval.
  • Projects to be prioritized and assigned by Curator and Executive Director & CEO. Project priorities may be dictated by grant funding.
  • In conjunction with Curator, plans ongoing and frequently changing exhibitions that appeal to a cross-section of the general public and creates innovative methods to display collections.
  • Actively participates in the marketing, public relations, and communications related to the Museum including external events and shows, which promote the Museum and its collection.
  • One of three trained, authorized, and responsible staff members of which at least one must be present whenever a collection automobile is moved.
  • One of three trained, authorized, and responsible staff members to drive collection vehicles.
  • Maintains established programs.
  • Produces and maintains interpretive and educational signage for all aspects of museum programs and activities.
  • Actively supports museum fundraising activities and events.
  • One of three trained, authorized, and responsible staff members on security emergency call-in list.
  • Performs many miscellaneous duties and obligations as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibilities include training volunteers, interns, and staff by planning, assigning, and directing work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Museum Studies, History, Automotive Technology, or related field of study.
• Museum (or equivalent) experience in handling historic objects including vehicles appropriately.
• Knowledge of museum methods, technologies, standards, practices, procedures, and ethics, and a desire to adhere to current museum policies and best practices.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to communicate ideas effectively, to prioritize work and meet deadlines, to work independently and in a team, and to manage several projects simultaneously.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

License:

• Driver’s license (required)

To Apply:

• Interested applications should e-mail their cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please, no phone calls.