The Grove Museum (Florida Department of State)

Senior Management Analyst II – SES (Working title, Executive Director)

Position number:  45000554

Salary:  $55,000–$57,000

This is a State of Florida position with an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, paid holidays, annual and sick leave benefits, and retirement plan options.

Closing date:  September 27, 2024

The Grove Museum, located in Florida's state capital of Tallahassee, is seeking an experienced museum professional to fill the position of Executive Director (Senior Management Analyst II – SES).  The Executive Director supervises a staff of six and is responsible for directing activities to promote, maintain, and operate The Grove Museum in accordance with museum accreditation requirements and best practices. The Executive Director will collaborate with community partners, Division of Historical Resources colleagues, and other stakeholders to share the site's rich history with varied audiences.

The mission of The Grove Museum is to preserve and interpret the Call-Collins House, its surrounding acreage, and its historical collections, in order to engage the public in dialogue about civil rights and American history.  Built by enslaved craftspeople, the ca. 1840 Call-Collins House at The Grove is one of the best preserved antebellum residences in Florida. Home to several generations of the Call and Collins families, most recently LeRoy and Mary Call Collins, the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The house and 10.5-acre grounds underwent an award-winning rehabilitation under the leadership of the Florida Department of State and opened to the public in 2017 as The Grove Museum.

How to Apply:

To read the full job description and to apply, please go to DOS - SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST II - SES - 45000554 Job Details | State of Florida (myflorida.com)

Minimum Qualifications:

• ·         At least six years of full-time experience working in a museum leadership position with significant responsibility                                                                          
• ·         Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with planning and delivering public education programs for museums
• ·         Demonstrated experience with public speaking                                  
• ·         Demonstrated experience with project management, budgeting, and procurement
• ·         Cover letter detailing experience and education to support answers to the minimum qualifications above and applicable preferences listed below                            
• ·         Current resume detailing all relevant education and work experience

Preferences:

• ·         Master's degree in history, museum studies, art history, or related field            
• ·         Prior experience working or volunteering in a historic house museum   
• ·         At least one year of supervisory experience                             
• ·         Knowledge of Native American history
• ·         Knowledge of US environmental history  
• ·         Knowledge of State of Florida procurement policies and procedures
• ·         Knowledge of US Southern History
• ·         Knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• ·         This is managerial work supervising staff and providing leadership in the planning and implementation of museum program and operational functions within the Division of Historical Resources. The incumbent in this position will plan, organize, direct, and coordinate programs to encourage, promote, maintain, and operate The Grove Museum in accordance with museum accreditation requirements and best practices.
• ·         The duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
• ·         Serve as Director of The Grove Museum.
• ·         Lead, plan and direct programs and efforts to ensure excellence, coordination, and efficiency among administrative, programmatic, and operational functions at The Grove Museum within the Division of Historical Resources.
• ·         Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the structural, curatorial, and archival, and institutional integrity of The Grove Museum.
• ·         Provides leadership, administrative, financial, and curatorial oversight of all activities at the interests of The Grove Museum.
• ·         Responsible for program development and event planning, exhibit design, and interpretive guidance and oversight; prepares, manages and implements budgets; develops and implements business plans.
• ·         Interprets financial and audit reports; serves as the primary point of contact and communications liaison for The Grove Museum.
• ·         Assist in coordination of activities with other organizational entities within the Department.
• ·         Develops and implements external partnerships with organizations whose interests and needs align with those of The Grove Museum.
• ·         Serves as liaison to Friends of Florida History boards and coordinates development activities and the membership program for The Grove Museum.
• ·         Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• ·         Knowledge of museum terminology, exhibitions, collections and programs. Knowledge of techniques used in conducting research.
• ·         Knowledge of budget and human resources management.
• ·         Knowledge of non-profit organization management.
• ·         Knowledge of budget and financial processes.
• ·         Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate projects and work assignments.
• ·         Ability to work in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships.
• ·         Skill in public speaking and making presentations.
• ·         Skill in writing and editing.
• ·         Ability to organize and maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
• ·         Ability to follow established procedures.
• ·         Ability to use common office equipment and software.
• ·         Knowledge of Native American history, US environmental history, and US Southern history.
• ·         Knowledge of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Properties.
• ·         Knowledge of State of Florida procurement policies and procedures.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits 
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year 

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options 
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com) 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition waivers 
• And more! 

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.