Job Description

Serves as an official spokesperson and representative of the Boys Town Hall of History. Provides content expertise for museum exhibitions, programs, the general public, and the media. Supports all staff by providing content information and research on topics and speakers for exhibits, programs and artifacts. Conceptualizes and develops permanent and temporary exhibitions. Serves as an educator for schools and other public audiences. Builds and expands the Hall of History’s local, national, and international presence, profile and reputation with scholars, professionals and the public. Oversees the growth and preservation of the collections/archives in the Hall of History to protect the legacy and artifacts of Father Flanagan, Boys Town’s founder. Conceptualizes and prepares high quality, interesting and dynamic exhibitions, for the Hall of History’s various audiences. Responds to public inquiries concerning the exhibitions, content areas, and collection; disseminates accurate information and establishes positive rapport and respect. Represents the museum to the media via on-camera interviews, print, radio, social media, etc. Responds to media research requests as needed. Provides content expertise to staff as needed for programs and for the Hall of History’s varied audiences. Conducts tours that educate the public, special guests, donors and scholars. Presents, talks, and participates in public programming relating to the permanent collection and special exhibitions for various audiences. Oversees the care, exhibition, acquisition, research, study, and interpretation of the collection promoting scholarship and public understanding. Develops and supports collaborative relationships with other scholars and museums, educational organizations, government agencies, business, and other organizations that further the Boy’s Town mission. Builds and expands the Museum’s local, national, and international presence, profile, and reputation. Oversees the budget, branding, and community outreach functions of the Boys Town Visitor's Center and Hall of History and provides timely marketing reports regarding their outcomes. Communicates with executives, support staff, consultants, and board members to gather input on community relations in each site, key contacts, and potential opportunities for highlighting Boys Town's mission; creates presentations and for senior management. Provides annual or periodic reports reviewing program objectives and activities and projecting plans for ensuing periods. Hires, trains, and evaluates staff; recruits and supervises volunteers. Requires excellent presentation and communication skills, knowledge of museum and historical preservation strategies, organizational strategies, integrity, and extensive knowledge or capacity to learn Boys Town history. Requires ability to define and allocate a budget, professionalism, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, strong current events and historical knowledge, ability to build relationships, solve problems, generate ideas, and conduct research. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, History, or related field and minimum seven years of museum, curator or archivist experience. Availability to work weekends, holidays, and after hours as needed is required. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree and experience managing a museum or serving as chief exhibit designer. The position is relatively sedentary in an office environment. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

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