DEPUTY MUSEUM DIRECTOR, MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS (DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR)
Salary:$86,503 Annually
Department:Parks & Recreation
Division:Special Facilities Administration
Hours:8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday – Friday, including various nights, weekends, and holidays.
Other:Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.

THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

Palm Beach County’s Parks and Recreation Department seeks qualified candidates for Deputy Museum Director of Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. This highly responsible leadership opportunity supports and assists the Museum Director in all operations and financial management of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. The Deputy Museum Administrator plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and directing the work of multiple key areas – including curatorial, marketing, business, financial management, and information technology. Serving as a subject matter expert in Japanese history, language, and culture, and ensuring adherence to museum principles and practices, this role works under the general direction of the Museum Director in advancing the mission of the institution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages all fiscal activities, point of sale systems, and financial systems required for maintaining accurate revenue and expense records
Analyzes and interprets financial data and projects, including reviewing financial proposals for reasonableness and feasibility
Assists the Museum Director with: budgeting and forecasting; the development and implementation of short, mid- and long-range goals and objectives
Coordinates with other County departments to ensure proper facility maintenance
Oversees the Chief Curator for all museum and gardens operations to develop educational programming to complement the museum and gardens and to advance the mission and vision of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Directs all educational programming, exhibits, and collections conservation
Oversees marketing staff to ensure continued interest and visitation at the museum and advancement of the museum’s mission and vision
Interprets and explains aspects of Japanese history, language, art, and culture in order to perform assigned responsibilities
Provides oversight of American Alliance of Museums (AAM) accreditation and Museum Assessment Program (MAP)
Represents the Institution at meetings and conferences to advance its mission
Works with staff to develop marketing and promotional programs to ensure continued interest and visitation at the museum and advancement of the museum’s mission and vision