Pinal County Historical Museum Director

The Pinal County Historical Museum, inspired by the Sonoran Desert and our diverse history, promotes our shared heritage and encourages conversation, serving as a center for community, cultural engagement, and a destination for all. The Museum seeks a dynamic and passionate Director to lead the museum into its next phase of growth, preserving and celebrating the rich history of Pinal County for generations to come. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to make a significant impact on the community by championing our mission and vision. We envision being a valued community asset, sharing local stories of our land, history, and the diversity of our people.  

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the strategic vision for the museum, collaborating with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement long-term strategic plans that ensure the museum's relevance and sustainability.
• Craft and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies, including grant writing, donor cultivation, sponsorship programs, and membership development, to secure the resources necessary to achieve the museum's goals.
• Manage our newly developed marketing programs utilizing print and social media to increase museum admissions, memberships, and community engagement.
• Curate and oversee the development and implementation of innovative educational programs and offerings, with a strong emphasis on youth engagement, fostering a lifelong appreciation for history.
• Manage all aspects of museum operations, including staff supervision (1.5 full-time, seasonal, plus 6-12 volunteers), building and grounds maintenance, security, and budget management.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including community leaders, businesses, government entities, and other relevant organizations.
• Represent the museum at community events and actively participate in outreach initiatives, becoming a visible and engaged leader in the community.
• Attend museum activities and events, which may occur outside of normal working hours and offsite.

Qualifications

Demonstrated passion for Arizona history and/or museum experience.

Proven track record of successful fundraising for a museum or 501(c)(3) organization, including experience in:

• Creative and productive fundraising initiatives
• Developing enticing sponsorship opportunities
• Creating strong value-add membership offerings
• Building charismatic personal legacy appeal for donations
• Implementing data-based marketing programs to increase admissions and new memberships
• Developing paid museum exhibits and programming
• Securing grant funding

Experience in promoting and developing educational programs and offerings, particularly for young people.

Experience managing the operations of a small business, including staff supervision, building maintenance, grounds upkeep, and security protocols.

Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.

Essential Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Budget development and management expertise
• Marketing and public relations proficiency

Museum Hours of Operation: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday (closed to the public in July)

Director Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.