Position Summary:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the Board, committee chairs and SPM staff to prepare the annual budget for Board approval.
• Works with the Board or their designee to plan, oversee, and execute new fundraising activities and events.
• Oversees the preparation and administration of gifts and grants from government agencies, private foundations, corporations, organizations, and individuals.
• Effectively balances income and expenditures to assure financial health for the organization through a variety of outside revenue sources like public, corporate, foundation, and individuals.

• Works with the Board in developing and articulating the strategic direction of the museums and implements the resulting strategies to carry out a unified vision and mission, as well as insure financial stability and long-term financial independence.
• Provides strategic support and direction to develop a comprehensive plan to grow Museum membership and relevance in the community.
• Monitors public history trends and recommends appropriate programs/events to keep pace with the changing environments.

• Spokesperson for SPM and represents SPM at professional, civic and social events and conferences in order to strengthen SPM’s relationships with the community, cultural professionals and civic organizations is an ongoing and important responsibility.
• Works with the Board or their designee and external public relations resources to insure consistent and professional public relations and develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and membership recruitment and communication plan – that includes social media use, website management, newsletter development, and the creation of promotional materials for special events.
• Coordinates event planning and successful execution of public and private special events at each of the Museums

• Works with the Board or their designee and staff to develop education strategies and programs which enhance the public’s understanding and involvement in the cultural heritage that our museums represent.

• Will ensure that accepted professional museum policies and practices are followed in the management of the City of Superior’s museums and collections.
• Oversees and leads preservation work on the three properties, including regularly scheduled site reviews and inspections to prioritize project lists to ensure high standards of appearance and readiness are maintained.
• Oversees and approves the development, designs, and installs appropriate museum exhibits.
• Develops strategies to optimize each museum's use.
• Establishes high standards of building maintenance, operations, and safety commensurate with a high-visibility and architecturally unique structure.
• Participates in all activities associated with planning and decision-making required to maintain the safety, appearance, and effective/efficient use of the facility and conduct of daily activities.
• Supervises all vendor contracts associated with structure maintenance and operations including janitorial, fire detection, fire protection, HVAC, security, electrical and mechanical.
• Responds to all building system failures and diagnoses their cause in order to supervise all activities required to restore proper operation.
• Plans for and supervises building structure and service systems repair, alteration, and upgrade projects.
• Responds to building security alerts, ensuring proper response is undertaken as well as proper security system operation is maintained.
• Manages the building key system for access control.
• Coordinates with other museum staff to minimize the impact of building maintenance and operations activities upon museum functions.

• Provides integral leadership to staff and volunteers for consistent direction, communication, organizational alignment, and vision.
• Works with the Board or their designee to develop and maintain personnel policy and job descriptions.
• Responsible for the hiring, managing, supervising, and disciplining (including conducting performance reviews) of staff, as well as recommending appropriate compensation, recognition and disciplinary actions to the Board or their designee.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with the City’s leadership (Mayor, City Council, etc.) to ensure partnership and support from the City.
• Responsible for managing donor relationships – including identification of prospective high-level donors, stewardship, and growing current support.
• Develops appropriate administrative processes and procedures to inform the Board, staff, and volunteers as to key decisions, meetings, and information to aid in understanding of outcomes.