Description

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

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Social Sciences, Museum Studies or Business, or related field; minimum of four (4) years of responsible supervisory experience at a museum or historical site, or

An unrelated Bachelor’s Degree; minimum of six (6) years of responsible supervisory experience at a museum or historical site, or

An Associate’s Degree in Art, Social Sciences, Museum Studies or Business, or related field; minimum of six (6) years of responsible supervisory experience at a museum or historical site, or

Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of eight (8) years of responsible supervisory experience at a museum or historical site.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

Master’s Degree in Museum Science, Japanese Studies, or Asian Studies, 
Formal education in Japanese history and/or culture,
Three (3) years of professional work experience related to Japanese history and/or culture,
Experience working at an accredited museum with experience in implementing AAM guidelines and facilitating the accreditation process, and
Experience directly overseeing the financial operations of an AAM-accredited museum.

BENEFITS

Palm Beach County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees:

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability Insurance
Generous leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually
Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan
457(b) deferred compensation program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Additional benefits and employee perks

NOTE:  It is not necessary to submit another application for this position if you applied 10/2/25 - 11/17/25 or 3/13/26 - 4/3/26.

 
All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.

In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).