Director of Military Museum Affairs
About The Position
The Director of Military Museum Affairs serves as the public face and lead advocate for the museum, developing strategies to maintain its public relevance and secure funding. The director is responsible for professional stewardship of historical artifacts, including accessioning and deaccessioning, documentation, preventive conservation, and compliance with collections requirements. The role also manages the facility’s day-to-day operations and navigates state government processes involving procurement, compliance, records retention, and financial reporting. The director develops and facilitates educational programming, delivers tours, manages visitor services, and maintains and refreshes interpretive exhibits for diverse audiences. The role recruits, trains, and manages volunteers and supporters; cultivates relationships with Nebraska National Guard leadership, veterans, donors, educators, and community partners; and serves as the primary fundraiser and brand ambassador. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based at the Seward Readiness Center in Seward, Nebraska. The hourly pay range is $28.459–$41.952, with pay potentially commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved. The anticipated hiring date is no earlier than November 30, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in history, anthropology, museum studies, or another related field.
- Experience in historical research and editing.
- Knowledge of Nebraska history and historical events, including their causes and effects on civilizations and cultures.
- Ability to make generalizations and draw valid conclusions based on evidence relating to historical context.
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Background and motor vehicle checks are required.
- The Nebraska Military Department does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for its positions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the public face and lead advocate for the museum.
- Develop and execute strategies to maintain public relevance and secure funding.
- Recruit, train, and manage a network of volunteers and supporters.
- Oversee professional stewardship of historical artifacts, including accessioning and deaccessioning, documentation, preventive conservation, and adherence to collections requirements.
- Navigate state government processes, including procurement, compliance, records retention, and financial reporting.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the facility independently.
- Develop and facilitate educational programming, deliver tours, and manage visitor services.
- Maintain and refresh interpretive exhibits to engage diverse audiences.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with Nebraska National Guard leadership, veterans, donors, educators, and community partners.
- Act as the primary fundraiser and brand ambassador.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Thirteen paid holidays per year.
- Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement.
- Agency-provided free parking and flexible work schedules.
- Military leave.
- 79% employer-paid health insurance, with four plans and coverage levels to choose from.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee discount program.
- Vacation and sick leave earnings starting at 12 days each per year.
- 156% state-matched retirement for state plans.
- Stipend for eligible military retirees on TRICARE.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Stable employment and hours with regular salary increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
