What are the responsibilities and job description for the Museum Director and Chief Curator position at Daughters of the American Revolution?
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) seek a talented Museum Director and Chief Curator to provide leadership to our museum, manage its strategic direction, and oversee museum operations.
The DAR Museum, located in the DAR's Washington, DC, headquarters, collects, preserves, and interprets objects used and created in American homes. Using the lens of the varied interpretations of home, we inspire conversations about the diverse American experience, encouraging people to discover common ground.
The museum, which welcomes visitors throughout the year, organizes special exhibitions and educational programming for all ages and maintains a permanent collection of more than 20,000 objects reflecting the material culture and social history of the United States prior to 1840. The professional in this role will oversee staff and a volunteer docent program.
The Museum Director and Chief Curator will have proven effectiveness as an executive or senior-level professional in nonprofit organizations such as museums, historic sites, preservation institutions, or other similar mission-driven organizations. The successful candidate will demonstrate accomplishment as a strategic thinker, team builder, innovator, and leader adept at translating vision into organizational action.
To read more about the Museum's history, mission, and upcoming events and exhibits, please visit our website here.
Position Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years curatorial experience, preferably at an institution with a decorative arts or history focus, is required.
- Two years of required museum management or supervisory level experience, which should include budgetary/fiscal management.
- MA or higher in art history, American studies, or American history, or a related field of study, is required.
- Demonstrated experience in exhibit and museum planning and programing.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
- Experience in using electronic media including website(s) and social media to promote and display museum collections and programs.
- Applied knowledge of current professional museum principles, practices, and procedures put forth by the American Alliance of Museums and other relevant organizations in the field.
- Strong organizational, resource management, and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, innovative, and flexible leadership style.
- Proficiency in MS Suite, and applicable use of museum collection management systems.
To learn more about the job duties and required qualifications for this position, please visit our website here.
Benefits:
- Hiring annual salary range in the mid $110,000 to $125,000, with the final determination based upon the candidate's overall experience.
- This position can be considered for hybrid remote work-after onboarding and training.
- We offer both paid vacation and paid sick leave, up to 12 days each for 1st year of employment, and observe 14 holidays.
- Medical/Rx, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-paid life insurance/AD&D and Long-term disability insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts (health and dependent care).
- HSA with employer contribution if enrolled in the HDHP option.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a full-vested employer match.
- Free tickets to Constitution Hall events.
In order to be considered for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000
