Director of Community Relations & Civic Engagement

Description

TITLE: Director of Community Relations and Civic Engagement

DEPARTMENT: Learning & Engagement

REPORTS TO: Director of Learning & Engagement

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Director of Community Relations and Civic Engagement guides the creation and implementation of the Mint Museum's community engagement objectives, which support the museum's core values of leadership, integrity, inclusiveness, knowledge, stewardship, and innovation.  These values promote understanding of and respect for diverse peoples and cultures.  The Director serves as a key ambassador and facilitator assisting staff and shareholders to shape the Museum’s strategy for community and civic engagement. Community Relations works to welcome Charlotte’s diverse communities to the Mint using the transformative power of art.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Assists with fundraising activities, including developing funding proposals, donor cultivation, and public speaking at various civic events including Mecklenburg city council and state legislative days.
• Planning and implementation of branded community relations programs such as Mint to Move, Community Conversations, and Fashion Chats as well as symposiums and invited lectures.
• Fostering partnerships and sustaining relationships with cultural leaders and elected officials and providing strategic advice to staff on current community engagement trends.
• Management of the Grier Heights Youth Program, now in its 21st year, which includes budget oversight and supervision of the Grier Heights Youth Program Coordinator.
• Oversight of the Community Relations public programs, which includes budget oversight and supervision of the Community Relations Coordinator.
• Leadership and participation in DEIAB executive committee and various community boards and committees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborating with the community partners and Mint’s interdisciplinary team of curators, educators, marketing and advancement specialists to devise and execute projects.
• Offering guidance and sharing progress updates with the executive leadership and trustees regarding the Mint’s community engagement and outreach development efforts.
• Formulating the community relations strategy in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and the Director of Learning & Engagement.
• Developing and sustaining relationships with diverse communities, including Latin-American, African American, Native American, and LGBTQIA communities
• Collaborating with the Advancement team on grant writing and fundraising initiatives for community programming.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree or master’s in relevant disciplines such as Communications, Public Relations, Global Studies, Social or Political Science, Art History, Humanities, or Museum Studies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 At least 10 years of experience in leadership roles focused on community programming, with at least 4 years

of experience in museum and cultural leadership and working directly doing programs with diverse and underrepresented populations. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 Proficient oral and written communication skills.

• High level of emotional intelligence with a warm collaborative work style.
• A “roll up sleeves” leader who can also delegate, lead, and empower.
• A proactive leader and a change agent with strong commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the capability to manage budgets and meet deadlines effectively.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Supervisory responsibilities: Manager of both the Community Relations and Grier Heights Youth Program Coordinators.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this job.  The Mint Museum reserves the discretion to change this job description anytime.

ABOUT THE MINT MUSEUM

As the oldest art museum in North Carolina, with one of the largest collections in the Southeast, the Mint Museum offers its visitors inspiring and transformative experiences through art from around the world through innovative collections, groundbreaking exhibitions, and riveting educational programs.  The Mint Museum is a non-profit visual arts institution comprised of two dynamic facilities: Mint Museum Uptown and Mint Museum Randolph.

Located in what was the original branch of the United States Mint, Mint Museum Randolph opened in 1936 in Charlotte’s Eastover neighborhood as the state’s first art museum.  Today, in a beautiful park setting, intimate galleries invite visitors to engage with the art of the ancient Americas, ceramics and decorative arts, fashion, European art, and African art, among other collections.  Resources include a reference library with over 18,000 volumes, a theater featuring lectures and performances, and a museum shop offering merchandise that complements the permanent collection and special exhibitions.

Mint Museum Uptown houses the internationally renowned Craft Design collection and outstanding collections of American, contemporary, and European art.  Designed by Machado and Silvetti Associates of Boston, the five-story, 145,000-square-foot facility combines inspiring architecture with cutting-edge exhibitions to provide visitors with unparalleled educational and cultural experiences.  Located in the heart of Charlotte's burgeoning center city, Mint Museum Uptown is an integral part of the Levine Center for the Arts, a cultural campus that includes the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture, the Knight Theater, and the Duke Energy Center.  Mint Museum Uptown also features a wide range of visitor amenities, including the 240-seat James B. Duke Auditorium, the Lewis Family Gallery, art studios, a restaurant, and a museum shop.  For more information, visit www.mintmuseum.org