Details
- Department: Museum
- Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 (Depends on skills/experience) FULL-TIME
- Announcement Date: 06/03/2026
Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Directs the operation of the genealogical research library and assists when needed.
- Recruits and trains Museum docents and other volunteers; supervises assigned inmate workers.
- Establishes and administers departmental policies, procedures, and workflow to assure timely and orderly processing and management of gifts, collections, cataloguing, and record keeping.
- Takes appropriate steps to ensure the safety of all citizens that utilize Museum property and facilities.
- Develops and administers the department budget; approves expenditures and develops effective methods of generating Museum revenue. Seeks and administers grant funds, sponsorships and partnerships for special projects and programs.
- Prepares and updates the five-year master plan for Museum growth and development.
- Provides professional and administrative guidance and assistance to the Fairfield County Historical Society and the Fairfield County Genealogical Society; coordinates, attends and participates in Board meetings.
- Manages the acquisition, management, display and security of Museum artifacts.
- Provides professional curatorial and archival maintenance of the Museum's collections; restores and preserves items as needed.
- Researches all artifacts in collections and those offered for donation or loan; determines their authenticity and whether they meet display criteria.
- Designs, installs and maintains Museum exhibits and exhibit label copy. Plans and schedules temporary exhibits.
- Provides interpretive presentations and programs for school and community groups; conducts Museum tours.
- Promotes Museum exhibits and programs to the public through the development and distribution of publicity materials, news releases, banners, posters, etc.; makes media appearances to discuss Museum events.
- Plans, schedules and coordinates special events and programs for the public.
- Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for assistance, and complaints concerning Museum programs and exhibits.
- Performs related work as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied History Education, Fine Arts, Public Administration or related discipline. Six (6) years of museum, library or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Our Total Compensation Package includes:
Compensation – competitive pay, based on qualifications
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
SC State Retirement Plan/Pension
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Spending Account (MSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Plus 2 Personal Days
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development/Training
Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.
Apply Online For Museum Director (035-032-001)