FT Contract - Museums Director - CED Administration Division

Ogden City Corporation•Ogden, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Union Station building in Ogden, abandoned by the Union Pacific Railroad around 1975, has undergone significant revitalization thanks to the Union Station Foundation. This foundation has been instrumental in preserving and revitalizing Union Station by helping establish museums, donating private collections, preserving railroad artifacts, and transforming the station into a community hub. In 2022, Ogden City's purchase of the land surrounding Union Station created an opportunity for comprehensive restoration and redevelopment. The long-term vision includes modernized museum facilities, potentially a new building, alongside new housing, commercial development, hospitality uses, public spaces, and improved transportation connections to enhance downtown Ogden's vitality. This transformational initiative offers an exceptional opportunity for a Museums Director to provide visionary leadership for the Museums at Union Station. The Director will lead the development and implementation of a long-term strategic vision to establish the museums as a premier regional cultural destination, ensuring their integration into the broader Union Station redevelopment and their role as a catalyst for downtown Ogden's economic, cultural, and community vitality.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership experience (at least 1-3 years) managing museums, cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, or comparable mission-driven organizations.
Demonstrated success providing executive leadership in strategic planning, organizational development, and building collaborative partnerships among public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders.
Experience leading capital development initiatives, major gift fundraising, or comprehensive development programs.
Experience developing and managing organizational budgets and financial resources.
Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Museum Administration, Public Administration, History, Art History, Communications, or a closely related field.
Submit cover letter and resume with application.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Utah driver's license within 180 days of hire.
Employees will be required to complete NIMS IS100, IS200, ICS300, ICS400 IS700, IS800, IS703, IS706, IS2200, course(s), and position-specific ICS courses based on assignment within one year of hire.
Employees will be required to complete G191 & G2300 within 2 years of hire, and IEMC if and when assigned.
Knowledge of Museum administration and governance
Collections stewardship and interpretation
Strategic planning
Organizational leadership
Nonprofit governance and board relations
Cultural tourism
Visitor experience
Capital campaign strategy and donor stewardship practices
Historic tax credits and preservation funding mechanisms
Public-private partnership financing structures
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
Municipal procurement and public contracting processes
Municipal ethics laws and public transparency requirements
Skills in Executive leadership
Consensus building
Strategic planning
Organizational change management
Public engagement
Negotiation
Budget management
Fundraising
Relationship management
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Working professionally both independently and as part of a team
Ability to Inspire and lead organizational change
Balance competing public and private interests
Develop long-term organizational vision
Build trust among diverse stakeholders
Cultivate high-level funding relationships
Build effective partnerships between public and nonprofit organizations
Comply with all city policies and regulations, including safety and risk management standards

Nice To Haves

Progressively responsible executive leadership experience within a museum, cultural, historical, or heritage organization.
Experience leading or supporting major capital projects, museum expansion, historic preservation, or organizational transformation initiatives.
Demonstrated success securing and administering federal, state, foundation, and private grant funding.
Experience working effectively with governing boards, nonprofit foundations, volunteers, and elected officials.
Knowledge of museum accreditation standards, collections stewardship, and museum best practices.
Master's degree in Museum Studies, Museum Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, History, Art History, Cultural Resource Management, Communications, or related fields.
An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Museums at Union Station, ensuring excellence in museum operations, long-range planning, organizational sustainability, community impact, and alignment with the City's redevelopment objectives.
Direct and oversee museum operations, collections, exhibitions, educational programming, and visitor services consistent with recognized museum best practices and accreditation standards.
Ensure the responsible stewardship, preservation, interpretation, and accessibility of the museums' collections in accordance with professional museum standards.
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven organizational culture that emphasizes accountability, professional development, continuous improvement, and exceptional public service.
Establish, monitor, and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) for museum operations, attendance, visitor engagement, educational programming, fundraising, financial performance, and organizational effectiveness to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Coordinate with City leadership and the Union Station Foundation to align strategic priorities, budget development, resource allocation, and long-term institutional sustainability.
Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan for the Museums at Union Station, ensuring integration with the broader Union Station restoration and redevelopment project and alignment with Ogden City's vision and goals.
Lead organizational change associated with the long-term transformation of the Museums at Union Station, building organizational capacity, stakeholder support, and operational readiness for future museum facilities and programs.
Develop long-range plans for museum facilities, exhibits, collections, educational programming, public spaces, and community partnerships.
Select, direct, and coordinate consultants for museum planning, exhibit design, collections planning, and related professional services.
Manage project schedules, budgets, funding milestones, and implementation strategies associated with museum redevelopment and capital improvements.
Monitor project performance, schedules, budgets, and funding milestones, providing regular progress reports to department leadership, City administration, and the Union Station Foundation.
Lead comprehensive fundraising initiatives, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, grants, sponsorships, memberships, and other earned and contributed revenue opportunities.
Develop and implement multi-year fundraising strategies with measurable performance objectives.
Identify and secure diverse funding sources, including grants, tax credits, public funding, philanthropic investments, corporate sponsorships, and public-private partnerships.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, foundation partners, and philanthropic leaders in collaboration with the Union Station Foundation.
Prepare grant applications and funding proposals while ensuring compliance with all grant administration, reporting, and stewardship requirements.
Serve as the principal spokesperson and public advocate for the Museums at Union Station in coordination with the City's Marketing and Communications Division.
Build and maintain productive relationships with the Union Station Foundation, City leadership, elected officials, donors, community organizations, educational institutions, tourism partners, and other stakeholders.
Present strategic plans, operating updates, redevelopment progress, financial reports, and fundraising initiatives to City leadership, the Union Station Foundation, and community organizations.
Serve as the City's primary executive liaison to the Union Station Foundation and its Board of Directors, partnering to advance shared strategic priorities, fundraising initiatives, organizational planning, and the long-term success of the Museums at Union Station while operating within the City's established administrative structure.
Respond to and assist in resolving complex and sensitive issues involving stakeholders, donors, elected officials, businesses, community members, and partner organizations.
Promote sound fiscal management, risk management, public accountability, and compliance with applicable City policies and procedures.
Perform all other related duties as required/assigned.

Benefits

Medical and Dental
EAP- Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Grade: GRADE 165: $84,122.15 - $121,977.12 Annual Salary ($40.44 - $58.64) Hourly Rate
Language Pay
Longevity Pay
Holidays
Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave