Employment Opportunity with the College Park Aviation Museum

THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK & PLANNING COMMISSION

invites applications for the position of:

Museum Director (10167, Grade I)

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

SALARY:  $53,834.98 - $92,300.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 04/12/11 

 

CLOSING DATE: Continuous 

 

DESCRIPTION:

The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation, of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Museum Director for the College Park Aviation Museum.

The incumbent provides professional museum management and serves as the Director of the College Park Aviation Museum, a premier museum facility dedicated to the history of the nationally significant College Park Airport. This century-old airfield was founded by the Wright Brothers in 1909 and was the site of their training with the first military aeroplane. The museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate, and therefore of the highest quality and purpose.

 

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT DUTIES:

Incumbent manages and directs the daily operations of the facility, including staff supervision, program administration, facility maintenance, budget coordination, implementation and approval of all financial paperwork, and implementation of the museum's mission to the general public. The museum director maintains the overall integrity of the museum, its collections, programs and implementation in order to serve the general public and educate its visitors. This is a seven (7) day a week museum that serves all ages but focuses on a family audience. The incumbent works with it’s various partners to expand the museum's mission, leads fundraising activities, facilitates programs and exhibits to bring in repeat visitation and serves as the spokesperson on the history of the airport. 

The incumbent defines the goals and objectives of the museum, works in cooperation with the airport staff, implements grants, works with vendors and contractors, plans and produces major programs and special events, maintains a budget, hires and evaluates staff, works with volunteers as well as the Field of Firsts Foundation; and coordinates building improvements and spearheads efforts for a possible future expansion of the museum. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in history, American studies, museum studies, archaeology, education, historic preservation, or a related field; and

2. Five years of progressively responsible experience, including two years as a program coordinator or supervisor; or

3. Master’s degree in one of the above fields; and three years of related experience; or

4. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

5. A valid driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one. 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Candidate should have experience with and knowledge of museum management, and administration musuem education and at least five (5) years of advanced experience in one of these fields.

An advanced degree and knowledge and experience in aviation history is desirable.

Occasionally works nights and weekend hours. 

  

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.mncppc.org/jobs

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:

6611 Kenilworth Avenue

Riverdale, MD 20737

301-454-1411