MUSEUM DIRECTOR 1 – STEWART INDIAN SCHOOL CULTURAL CENTER

ADRIAN FOSTER

Phone: (702)486-2911

Email: [email protected] Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

• Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. The Position

Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a State museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards for the management of collections held in the public trust and interpretation of those collections through research, exhibitions, education, and public programs.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

Department of Native American Affairs (DNAA) is seeking a Museum Administrator who is responsible for the overall operation of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center (SISCCM) along with the nearby grounds. The position is located in Carson City. The Administrator is responsible for implementation of polices set by DNAA and the State of Nevada; the administration of the SISCCM to produce good measurable results to the satisfaction of the DNAA Commissioners; oversight of SISCCM acquisitions, collections, and organization thereof, relevant to the SISCCM mission. The Museum Administrator facilitates communication, cooperation, and collaboration toward a cohesive work environment within the department, with stakeholders, partner organizations, and other State agencies including agency Tribal Liaisons; provides leadership and management for SISCCM staff and volunteers; develops relationships with those who attended or directly associated with the Stewart Indian Boarding School; represent the department through meetings and presentations. Makes financial recommendations for budget building process including marketing; co-manages financial and accounting functions including budgeting in accordance with accounting best practices; works with the department director to monitor grant opportunities and develop and monitor contracts. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/

To Qualify

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Qualifications

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, public history, anthropology, history, art, or related field and three years of progressively responsible professional experience in a museum which included supervision of volunteers or staff and working with the public in a large program area; OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, public history, anthropology, history, art, or related field and four years of progressively responsible professional experience in a museum which included supervision of volunteers or staff and working with the public in a large program area; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Northern Nevada

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Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204