The City of Orlando is seeking a knowledgeable, experienced and disciplined professional to lead the acclaimed Mennello Museum of American Art and oversee the City's Public Art collection. The ideal candidate for the Executive Director position will have broad experience managing a museum including staffing, budgeting, grant-writing, policy implementation, programming and exhibit curation. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a robust and progressive city government.

Full-Time CONTRACT position with the same benefits as permanent full-time. Most contracts are renewable for terms of one year.   

RESPONSIBILITIES: The director is responsible for implementing the policies established by the City of Orlando, for the management and operation of the museum and Public Art program to include supervision/management of the staff and volunteers, grant writing, programming, care of collections, organizing museum exhibits and marketing.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE: Overseeing the day to day operation of the museum to include maintenance of the museum facilities and grounds; work with city facilities management office and subcontractors to provide labor/and or services.Hiring, training, supervising, scheduling and completing performance appraisals of staff; regularly holding staff meetings. Supervising the care and management of the museum and public art collections by recommending new  acquisitions, maintaining an inventory of collections, supervising conservation efforts, providing adequate storage and maintenance, and determining the significance of the collections.   
Planning and overseeing the exhibition installations of permanent museum collection and traveling collections/exhibits. Coordinating and overseeing the City of Orlando’s Public Art collection exhibition organization/installation, cataloging, storage and maintenance and inventory control. Researching and planning educational programs. Communicating regularly and clearly with members, donors, volunteers, city appointed advisory board, the Public Art advisory board, and the friends of the Mennello Museum. Administering the budgets of the museum and the Public Art program.  
Assist the City boards and the friends of Mennello Museum in researching, application and administration of grants

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in museum management, art history, or related field; and four years museum and/or public-art program experience, including at least two years as supervisor or manager; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Prior experience working with citizen boards; and business and community leaders desired. Florida drivers license required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Visit www1.cityoforlando.net/exo/sigma/joblistings.aspx  RECRUIT # 14-169       

CLOSING DATE: 3/8/15

The City of Orlando values a diverse workforce and encourages all to apply.