Director, Lippitt House Museum | Preserve Rhode Island

Job Title: Director, Lippitt House Museum
Organization: Preserve Rhode Island
Location: 199 Hope Street, Providence Rhode ISland
Salary:
Start Date: May 2013
Full Time
Permanent

Job Description
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Director, Lippitt House Museum  (joblippitt@preserveri.org)

Summary:  The Director is responsible for the operations of Preserve Rhode Island's Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum in Providence, Rhode Island  (see www.preserveri.org).  The Museum's mission is to preserve the National Historic Landmark, and its collections and grounds, as a benefit for all, and to make it an ongoing and enjoyable source for public education, scholarship, and engagement.  The primary goal of the Director is to provide the greatest public enjoyment of the Museum while caring for the property and its collections.  The Director leads the Lippitt House Museum staff team, comprised of five individuals assigned to the Museum full or part time, and supervises work of the team in accordance with the annual work plan.   The Director reports to PRI's Executive Director.

% of
Time             Responsibilities

30%     Interpretation  and Visitor Experience
Improves interpretation and programming to increase and engage audience
Develops changing exhibits and events that accompany new interpretive initiatives
Schedules and supervises tours and regular Museum hours
Establishes new docent program to grow involvement in the Museum
Participates in planning and execution of public events (concerts and family programs)
Surveys visitors to evaluate programs and improve audience engagement.

20%     Collections and Presentation of the Museum
Develops a plan for the care and presentation of Museum collections
Recommends collections policies and manages collections inventory
Recommends policy for private rental of the Museum, balancing revenue with impact to the property
Approves Property Manager's plans for annual property maintenance,  special building projects and capital repair in accordance with the Historic Structures Report
Directs regular and seasonal museum housekeeping of the interior
Responsible for the security of the collections, buildings, and grounds

30%     Fundraising and Development
Raises funds for both capital repairs and annual operating programs to accomplish the Lippitt House Museum Strategic Plan
Individual Donors:
Cultivates major donors and seeks donations to the Museum, for both capital and operating
Oversees the Annual Appeal for the Museum and assists the Lippitt House Committee in planning and implementing fundraising events
Grants:  Prepares applications and manages compliance and reporting for institutional grants for both capital projects and Museum programming

10%     Community Outreach
Represents the Museum and works collaboratively with other Rhode Island non profit organizations
Encourages volunteer development, including recruiting for the Lippitt House Committee

10%     Administration
As leader of the Lippitt Museum staff team, supervises property care, collections care, interpretation, tours, public events and programs, marketing, private events and fundraising
Proposes annual work plan and budget for the Museum.  Tracks visitation, financial and operational performance, responsible for budget controls.
Provides staff support for the Lippitt House Committee, including preparing meeting materials, keeping minutes and keeping Committee members informed about activities and initiatives at the Museum.

Job qualifications and professional skills:

Candidate must be a team player with supervisory experience.  High energy extrovert who has a proven track record in museum innovation preferred.  Entrepreneurial spirit welcome.

Master's degree in a relevant field (American history, art or cultural history, anthropology, historic preservation or museum studies) preferred.  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with significant museum experience, will be considered.

Demonstrated knowledge and success in grant writing and major donor fundraising.

Microsoft Office Suite required.  Understanding and use of social media recommended.

Oral and written communication skills.

Compensation commensurate with training and experience.


How to Apply
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Email cover letter and resume to
Valerie Talmage, Executive Director, Preserve Rhode Island at

joblippit@preserveri.org