Executive Director - Kearney Area Children's Museum-KidZone - Lincoln

Job description
Position Profile
The Executive Director provides leadership and directs policymaking, planning, organization, staff, and operations for Alia Arram Children’s Museum. The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors to refine, develop, and implement a progressive program for the Museum's fundraising, exhibits, educational activities and community outreach. The successful candidate will possess solid leadership and problem-solving skills, be visionary, creative and forward-thinking.

Duties and Responsibilities ·
Works in conjunction with the Board of Directors to develop and maintain the strategic direction and established initiatives to fulfill the mission of the Museum ·
Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates all Museum staff on an annual basis. ·
Leads all fundraising activities, and grant writing ·
Develops and monitors annual budget ·
Establishes and maintains an annual operating plan and human resource planning and management

Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement
Supervises overall marketing of the Museum, including publications
Manages and maintains the physical areas of the Museum as well as the exhibits
Helps cultivate strategic partnerships
Helps provide opportunities for volunteer involvement
Maintains ongoing relations with community organizations, Chamber of Commerce, and Visitors Bureau

Indicators of Success ·
Increased income from fund raising, memberships, and admissions
Strong programming that promotes the Museum and helps increase attendance and memberships
Adherence to budget
Strong attendance by individuals, groups and school groups
Growing participation by wide range of volunteers through committees and activities
Continued excellence in exhibits

Working Conditions ·
The Executive Director will typically work in an office environment, but the mission of the Museum may sometimes take the Director to non-standard workplaces · The Executive Director will be available to work a non-standard work week and may often work evening, weekend, and long hours to accommodate activities such as Board meetings and representing the Museum at public events.

Desired Skills and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum education of a Bachelor's Degree.
Proven ability to supervise and train employees
Strong record of success in fundraising and grant writing
Evidence of success in developing, managing and growing annual operating budget.
Strong business management skills
Demonstrated excellence in writing and public speaking
Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with Boards
Ability to foster a healthy organizational culture with volunteers and staff
Effectively build public relations strategy and is an effective community relations liaison
Ability to provide strong leadership, vision and strategic planning
Understanding of the complexity of lay/professional relationships
Strong understanding of technology, software packages including spreadsheets, database, calendaring and presentation software, along with experience in social media
Willingness to work a variable schedule, including Weekends and evenings as needed.

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