Director

COMANCHE NATION - INDIAN TRIBE•Lawton, OK

4d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Museum Director is responsible for all aspects of operations including budgeting, financial controls, programming and exhibition development, collection oversight, research, marketing, and staffing.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a proven leader who is committed to educating the public on Comanche history, culture, traditions, and tribal fine art. The ideal candidate will also have a record of success that illustrates a career history that supports the following:
Passion - The ideal candidate is passionate, extremely knowledgeable about the museum's collection
Leadership - The ideal candidate is an exceptional leader who encourages teamwork and diversity; has a proven track record with leading a team in accomplishing goals; is self-aware and able to remain calm under pressure; and can exercise flexibility and adaptability in sensitive situations.
Strategic Vision - The ideal candidate can conceptualize projects in advance, and will have the ability to organize the supporting structure of administration, participating institution, financial, design, staff, and technical supports to bring it to fruition.
Financial Responsibility - The ideal candidate can develop and analyze a budget and fiscally responsible.
Excellent Communicator - The ideal candidate has outstanding written, and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal communication skills combined with a collaborative style, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences including, those in the cultural fields, collectors, dealers, journalists, government personnel, and interested parties.
Collaborator - The ideal candidate can successfully develop, foster, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders to achieve results; able to prioritize, manage multiple projects efficiently, and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests timely to meet deadlines; and can adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment.
Expertise - The ideal candidate provides leadership, strategic vision, curatorial, and managerial oversight for the museum's exhibitions, and can negotiate and strengthen the artifact and fine art collection. The ideal candidate will also possess previous experience managing public programs.
MS/MA Degree in Anthropology (Cultural or Archaeology), Museum Studies, Art History, Conservation, plus two years’ experience working for a tribal government preferred; or BS/BA Degree and five years museum experience, as well as two years’ experience working for a tribal government.
Practical museum experience within a tribal community or governmental consultation settings preferred.
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License and be insurable under the Comanche Nation’s Motor Vehicle Policy.
Must be willing to submit and pass drug testing.

Responsibilities

Oversees day-to-day museum staff and activities
Develops cooperative and collaborative efforts with tribal, federal, state, and local agencies
Develops and manage contractual agreements for operations-related services
Maintains official records and documents; ensures adequate record-keeping in all areas of operations
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Informs Administration and appropriate tribal departments regarding museum operations
Attends professional conferences, meetings, or seminars
Oversees day-to-day financial operations
Oversees and processes department payroll
Develops and implement financial management policies and procedures with CN Tribal Administrator’s approval
Develops the annual operating budget and manages museum within an approved budget
Consults with the CN Tribal Administrator and CN Property and Procurement regarding major financial issues and expenditures
Assists in the completion of independent review audits
Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates employees; schedules employee work periods
Provide direction to employees by assigning responsibilities, delegating duties, and allocating tasks
Ensures that organizational policies and procedures comply with state and federal regulations regarding workplace employment
Ensures employees are well-informed by maintaining open lines of communication
Disciplines employees according to HR policies and procedures
Oversees the museum’s marketing and public relations direction and strategies
Promotes and manage museum image in the media and to the general public
Promotes goals and objectives through positive relationships with the community, tribal agencies, other cultural organizations, and the media
Monitors public perception and act accordingly
Possesses a thorough understanding of social media platforms
Oversees implementation and management of collection-related policies and procedures
Ensures the preservation and care of collections in storage and on exhibit
Approves new acquisition purchases within purchase limit
Assists in planning, coordinating, and implementing educational and public programs
Develops networking relationships for educational and programming-related activities
Assists in planning, designing, coordinating, and installing temporary and permanent exhibitions
Develops networking relationships for exhibition-related activities
Oversees security and maintenance of owned/leased property and equipment
Develops and manage contractual agreements for security and maintenance-related services
Help greet visitors and directs their inquiries to the appropriate area
Prepares and participate in special events such as exhibit openings, programs, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Annual Leave (4 hours per pay period)
Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
Birthday Leave
Bereavement Leave (5 paid days off for specified family members)
Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
Dental Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only)
Life Insurance (100% employer paid for employee only- $40K coverage)
401K-up to 3% match
Medical Insurance BCBS (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
Dental Insurance Delta Dental (Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
Vision Insurance VSP (Employee, Spouse, Child(ren), and Family coverage available)
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Additional Employee Life Insurance
Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
AFLAC