Job Summary: 

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the overall management and day to day administrative and professional duties for the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center to include research, documentation, interpretation, maintenance and conservation. 

• Salary: $61,066.67 Annually
• Full-time Regular, Benefits eligible position
• Position is in the Department of Museums and Tourism and reports to the Department Director.
• Position closes: 7/8/2025

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center.
• Provides interpretation of museum exhibits; plans and displays art exhibits; manages cultural events, exhibit openings and other activities as required; may serve on various committees and advisory boards.
• Responsible for the effective supervision of staff and administrative functions of budget preparation and monitoring expenditures, staff development and training, succession planning, performance management, employee relations, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities; also works as part of a team for exhibition planning, program development, grant writing, budget and training.
• Answers research inquiries from researchers, students and the general public; researches and contributes to the development of exhibits and programs; prepares reports on museum attendance as well as other reports and documentation as required.
• Maintains a working relationship with the other museums and city departments; promotes and represents the museums as well as the city of Portsmouth through oral presentations to the public, tourism bureaus, civic and business organizations; interacts with collectors, donors, scholars and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by the Director of Museums and Tourism based on current workload and department needs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Art History or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of museum practices and standards, exhibition development, and curatorial experience, and 1 - 2 years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Must have excellent writing, research and interpersonal skills, and the ability to conduct primary source research. 
• Position requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and sex offender registry check.
• Individuals in this position cannot be listed as having a founded child abuse or neglect complaint. 

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