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JOB TITLE: LIBRARY DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: Library

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

UNION POSITION: No

PAY RANGE: 118k – 135k annually

ABOUT THE POSITION AND US

The Oregon Historical Society seeks a visionary library and archive professional with a passion for providing leadership for collections stewardship, broad public access to library collections and digital resources, building visibility and resources, cultivating relationships, and community engagement for the position of Library Director. The Library Director will lead an experienced and dedicated team of professional librarians, archivists, and public historians to drive mission-related projects and priorities supported by OHS’s strategic plan. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven record for collections management, project planning, outreach, fundraising, developing and managing a complex budget, and directing staff and library operations, as well as a solid grounding in Pacific Northwest and/or US history.

OHS’s research library is committed to providing broad access to its collections for teaching, learning, and research, both onsite in our beautifully renovated downtown Portland library and online through robust digital collections and digital history websites. The library holds the largest collection of archival and published materials relating to the history of Oregon, including the historical regions of Oregon Country and Oregon Territory. Our collections serve as a foundation for scholars, teachers, students, and the public to research and reflect on our state and regional history. The resources and staff of the OHS Research Library play a significant role in fulfilling OHS’s mission to “preserve our state's history and make it accessible to everyone in ways that advance knowledge and inspire curiosity about all the people, places, and events that have shaped Oregon.”

The Oregon Historical Society is a private non-profit organization chartered in 1898 as the state’s historical society. OHS is dedicated to making Oregon’s long, rich history visible and accessible to all. Our research library, museum, digital platforms, educational programming, and historical journal make Oregon’s history open and accessible to all. We exist because history is powerful, and because a history as deep and rich as Oregon’s cannot be contained within a single story or point of view.

The Oregon Historical Society practices and promotes inclusiveness. We honor the diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds of all members of our community and are committed to the equitable treatment of all people and the elimination of discrimination in all its forms. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from diverse candidates.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescription)

• Dental insurance

• Generous paid time off

• 4% matching 401(k) retirement plan

• Flexible spending accounts

• Long-term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Museum admission and lectures, programs and gift shop discounts

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit the following required materials at: Oregon Historical Society - Library Director

• Cover letter addressing how your personal and professional skills and experiences have prepared you for this position.

• Resume

Application deadline is June 11, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early submittals are encouraged.

Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

SUMMARY

The Library Director provides leadership, vision, and direction for all aspects of the Oregon Historical Society’s (OHS’s) research library in alignment with OHS’s mission and strategic objectives and serves as a member of OHS’s senior leadership team. The position advances broad public access to and engagement with historical materials and scholarly content, stewardship and growth of the library’s collections, development of its online resources, and community partnerships and relationships, and oversees all programs and activities of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. As department director, sets the vision, priorities, and long-range plans for OHS’s research library to excel in stewardship and judicious growth of its resources, providing broad access to the library’s holdings and historical scholarship, delivering public services onsite and through relevant technologies, and cultivating community partnerships and relationships.

2. Oversees the library’s functions, activities, holdings, and operations in alignment with institutional priorities and policies. Develops short-term plans to address specific issues as they arise.

3. Provides leadership to a team of professional staff (15-20 FTE), including librarians, archivists, and public historians.

4. As a member of OHS’s senior leadership team, participates in collective decision-making and setting institutional policies and programmatic direction. Participates in developing OHS’s institution-wide strategic plan, ensuring achievement of its goals and objectives, and evaluating outcomes.

5. Fully participates in institutional budgetary and financial decision-making and holds signature authority on OHS accounts. Actively seeks revenue sources to support library projects and strategic priorities. Exercises independent analysis, judgement, discretion, task fulfillment, complex problem-solving, and decisiveness to accomplish institutional goals.

JOB DUTIES

Leadership

• Leads the library’s four divisions. Fosters a team-oriented and inclusive work environment that advances the work of the library, promotes innovation, and encourages and facilitates new initiatives and collaborations.

o Reference – Provides in-person and remote reference services and direct research in OHS library collections and other resources, supports institutional projects, offers classroom instruction and workshops, and engages in other internal and external outreach activities that encourage public engagement with library collections and resources and support OHS initiatives.

o Collections – Provides stewardship of the library’s archival and print holdings, including books, serials, and government documents; maps; manuscripts; sound recordings, film, and video; and photographs. Acquires, assesses, processes, describes, and preserves library materials. Maintains library online catalog, collection management system, and legacy collections information. Digitizes sound, film, and video for public access, institutional projects, and external customers.

o Digital Collections – Provides broad access to and preservation of digitized and born-digital library holdings. Manages library’s digital collections, digital access platform, and preservation infrastructure. Digitizes and describes documents, photographs, and other items for public access, institutional projects, and external customers.

o Digital History – Produces scholarly content shared via the library’s four primary-source-based online public history websites – The Oregon Encyclopedia, Oregon History Project, Oregon TimeWeb, and Oregon History Wayfinder. Develops and maintains online platforms. Engages external authors; advised by a diverse board of volunteer scholars.

• Advances collections preservation and public access to collections and scholarly content by planning and advocating for physical and digital infrastructure improvements, maintenance, and updates; and for resourcing staff for supportive, efficient, and sustainable operations that achieve a high level of excellence.

Administrative

• Directs major library projects, including capital improvements to facilities and digital infrastructure, collections management and access, scholarly content generation, and outreach.

• Formulates or reviews and gives final approval for all library policies, ensuring they are current and robust, and conform with professional standards, best practices, institutional policy, and other requirements. Directs development, implementation, and review of library procedures to carry out policies and goals.

• Fosters relations with past and future library collection donors in alignment with institutional collecting priorities and OHS’s Collections Management Policy. Develops and refines the library’s collection development strategy to address new priorities, challenges, and opportunities.

• Has approval and signatory authority for all library collections acquisitions, loans, and removals, in compliance with OHS’s Collections Management Policy. Works with OHS staff and others to identify strategic acquisitions. Provides guidance to collections format experts in vetting and recommending acquisitions.

• Reports on the library’s progress and plans to the Executive Director on an as-needed basis.

• Reports and presents to the OHS Board of Trustees and its committees on library activities and goals. Represents the library on board committees as required.

• Serves as staff liaison for board Collections Committee, working closely with the committee chairs and museum director to develop the committee’s strategic direction and meeting agendas. Reports to the committee on matters relating to library collections and makes proposals for committee approval.

Financial

• Sets and administers the library’s annual budget in accordance with OHS policies and strategic priorities and in alignment with the institution’s financial capacity. Collaborates with members of OHS’s leadership team to set funding priorities.

• Forecasts future departmental funding needs and priorities.

• Manages and authorizes expenditure of budgeted library funds and negotiates contracts and other agreements in accordance with OHS financial accounting policies and procedures and in adherence with legal and ethical requirements.

• Monitors spending and revenue in multiple funds, including general operating, donor-restricted and grant funds, and endowments, to ensure effective and efficient management of resources.

• Ensures responsible management of grants and other special funding in compliance with funders’ guidelines and other requirements.

Fundraising

• Works closely with OHS’s development team to cultivate relationships with financial donors and grantors and in seeking external funding for library operations and programs.

• Monitors funding opportunities to match grant-seeking with strategic and project priorities. Authorizes grant-seeking for library projects; gives final approval for grant proposals, claims, and reports.

• Oversees or directly administers library grants and projects, including plan development, proposal writing, and reports.

Personnel

• Directly supervises library division managers, including Reference Services Manager, Deputy Library Director for Collections, Digital Collections Manager, and Senior Digital History Manager & Editor.

• Builds library team through strategic hiring and mentoring. Creates and encourages opportunities for team building, skill building, and professional service, and cultivates an ethic of stewardship, public service, lifelong learning, safety, collegiality, and collaboration.

• Works collaboratively with Human Resources and library managers to develop accurate and detailed job descriptions and to follow sound practices to hire and retain a skilled and diverse library workforce.

Community Engagement & Visibility

• Cultivates new community relationships and strengthens existing partnerships to inspire broad public engagement with, increased access to, and new content for the library’s collection and its digital resources.

• Directs the planning and development of library-sponsored exhibits, publications, and special events that promote library collections and expand their use in research, education, and creative projects.

• Serves on institution-wide and external committees to develop partnerships, policies, programs, publications, and exhibits that benefit cultural heritage collections and promote the understanding of Oregon history.

• With support from OHS’s marketing and communications team, promotes library collections and digital resources, programs, projects, and services.

• Serves as primary spokesperson for OHS’s research library. Makes presentations at professional conferences, public programs, and other venues.

• Represents OHS in professional organizations and other groups, and at community events.

General

• Stays abreast of current practices, trends, and developments in libraries, archives, and public history, and communicates advancements and emerging directions with staff, leadership, and other stakeholders.

• Employs management techniques effectively in directing, planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, budgeting, and evaluating the library’s operations.

• Displays excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and/or coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.

• Guided by OHS’s mission in daily work, aspires and inspires others to enact the Society’s values of integrity, invitation, equity and inclusion, cultural humility, accessibility, and learning. Adheres to OHS policies and professional standards of the American Library Association, Society of American Archivists, American Association for State and Local History, National Council on Public History, and Oral History Association.

• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Library Director provides direct supervision of all library division managers: Deputy Library Director for Collections, Senior Digital History Manager & Editor, Digital Collections Manager, and Reference Services Manager. This includes assigning tasks, maintaining schedules, performance management, hiring, and termination. May also supervise other staff, volunteers, and interns.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in library information science from an ALA-accredited program with concentration in archives management or advanced degree in one or more fields relevant to the position. Strong subject knowledge of Pacific Northwest or US history. In addition:

At least ten years of progressively responsible experience working in a medium-to-large research library or archive, or in special collections in an academic or public library.

At least three years of program management and supervisory experience, including management of librarians and other professionals.

At least two years of direct experience developing and managing budgets (can be concurrent with special collections and supervisory experience), preferably in a nonprofit setting.

Required:

• Working knowledge of library operations, current principles and trends, and best practices for collections management and use for special collections or archives, with expertise in one or more special collections formats, including manuscripts, photographs, film and video, sound recordings, maps, and rare books, with demonstrable interest in other areas.

• Knowledge of current library technology, including integrated library systems, collection management systems, server and cloud storage, and other relevant library applications and equipment.

• Demonstrated proficiency in collection development and management, including digitized and born-digital materials.

• Experience developing, managing, and implementing large-scale projects in libraries and/or archives, including grants, time-limited activities, or special initiatives; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and maintain strong communication of project process. Track record of success in grant writing and management.

• Experience developing and writing a variety of complex library procedures and policies for both internal and external use.

• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues pertaining to libraries and archives, including copyright, privacy, acquisitions, online publication, and other relevant matters.

• Knowledge of personnel management and applicable laws.

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues, researchers, donors, and other individuals and communities.

• Ability to articulate a vision for the value of historical collections to learning, research, teaching, and community engagement.

• Professional involvement in the fields of archives or libraries, including participation in professional associations, demonstrated through publications and other activities.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of the principles of library and archive facilities design and management.

• Direct experience with fundraising and cultivating prospective and existing benefactors.

• Academic training and professional experience in public history.

• Participation and leadership in local, statewide and/or regional efforts that benefit cultural heritage collections and/or promote the understanding of history.

• Knowledge of the rare book, archives, and manuscripts trades as they apply to collections acquisition.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write grants and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including specialized database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, scheduling software and communication by e-mail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat is required. Has advanced computer job skills including creating presentations, creating and downloading forms, and preserving/backup important data. Strong facility with online searching techniques and resources. Must have familiarity with library collections management and access tools, including library online catalogs and digital content management systems, as well as cataloging and collections management software, such as OCLC Connexion and ArchivesSpace, and XML encoding.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical Instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment, and to make administrative decisions and interpret policies.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feet; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment ls usually quiet. This position occasionally requires the employee to work near moving mechanical parts. May be required to work with potentially hazardous materials such as historical collections containing dust and mold.

This position requires extended work hours at busy times of the year and requires travel up to 5%. Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the position. This position is assigned to work primarily at OHS’s downtown facility, with occasional work at OHS’s Gresham Support Facility and remotely (if living in Oregon).

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

The OHS has adopted a policy where all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Employees may request an exception from vaccination because of a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs from the HR Department.

HOW TO APPLY: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3266643

Job no: 535370
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR

Department: Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $55,000 - $58,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

May 27, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a cover letter describing your qualifications and your interest in the position along with a current resume.

Department Summary

As an essential partner in the University’s educational, research, and public service mission, the University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) enhances knowledges of Earth’s environments and cultures, inspiring stewardship of our collective past, present, and future.

The museum is a center of interdisciplinary research and education, serving the State of Oregon, the University of Oregon, Native American Tribes, the research community, K-12 students and teachers, and the wider public in Oregon and beyond.
An established major engine of archaeological research in the American West, the museum’s Archaeological Research Division works across the state on dozens of archaeological projects each year. The MNCH is also the State of Oregon’s official repository for publicly owned collections and is home to hundreds of thousands of ethnographic and archaeological objects, fossils, and biological specimens from Oregon and around the world.

The museum annually welcomes more than 30,000 visitors and serves another 20,000 Oregonians through its statewide educational programs. A winner of the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the museum is fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, distinguishing it as one of the very best museums in the nation.

The Museum employs a staff of approximately 40 faculty, researchers, classified, administrative, and student employees across several facilities on the University of Oregon, Eugene campus. Annual expenditures are about $3 million, from dozens of funding sources and allocated among a variety of projects across four museum divisions.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Community Engagement Manager oversees all aspects of public interaction at the museum and builds audiences through strategic relationship and trust-building with community groups, with attention to those who have not been traditionally welcomed at the museum. This position is tasked with expanding the museum’s accessibility and engagement; growing audiences and revenue (through visitorship, volunteering, membership, sales, donations, etc.) and working closely with the museum’s central administrative unit to ensure health and safety in the museum’s physical spaces as well as the sense of welcoming and belonging. This position oversees the Visitor Experience team, which includes two staff members, student employees, and volunteers. The position’s primary work occurs in the museum’s headquarters building at 1680 East 15th Avenue, but the position also participates in meetings, events, and programs throughout the community.

Minimum Requirements

• Three years of experience in public-facing customer service
• Three years of experience in lead work or supervision that includes training, assigning work, and providing feedback

Professional Competencies

• Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate in a variety of modalities to diverse audiences
• Knowledge of membership programs, including stewarding donors and stakeholders
• Ability to advance equity and inclusion through practice and policy development
• Strong customer service and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and simultaneous demands
• Confidential record-keeping and managing constituent information
• Ability to assign work and supervise staff, students, and volunteers
• Proficiency in basic software programs (Word, Excel, Teams, etc) or ability to learn them quickly

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience working with the public
• Experience in higher education
• Experience or completion of courses or training in communication, business planning, supervision, event management, and working with confidential documents.
• Experience in a museum or similar culture or science center
• Five years of growing experience in supervisor and leadership

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.

Location: Portland
Deadline: Open until filled
Employment: Full-time, Exempt
Pay: $77,911.00 - $109,076.00 per Year
Department: Gift Shop
Experience: Mid-Level 

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Company Description

Hello, art person! We’re so glad you’re here.

When you think of an art museum, you might picture paintings or sculptures. But art is so much more than the “traditional” forms you’re used to seeing in galleries. Nobody knows that better than Portland. Our city is bursting with all kinds of art forms–from craft beverages and comic books to artisan chocolate and collectible sneakers. There’s no one way to make art, and there’s no one way to be an art person.

That’s why you belong here. We’re a place that has room for all kinds of art (and art people).

We are a dynamic institution with multiple locations. Adjacent to the Museum campus in downtown, Portland, PAM CUT // Center for the Untold Tomorrow is an inclusive, modern, and welcoming hub serving a broad range of artists and audiences across all media art. Also nearby is the nonprofit Rental Sales Gallery representing regional artists. Across the river, in SE Portland PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater embraces cinematic storytelling in all its form through unique one-night-only events.

Job Description

The Head of Retail role at the Portland Art Museum will oversee the day-to-day operations of The Shop at PAM, delivering a premium, story-driven retail experience that reflects the Museum’s mission and inspires visitor engagement. As a key connector between art, culture, and community, The Shop serves as a bridge that extends the magic of PAM beyond the galleries, offering every visitor the opportunity to take home a piece of that experience.

This strategic leadership role is responsible for cultivating a compelling brand identity, curating products that align with exhibitions and audience interests, and creating a retail environment with a distinctive energy, where every interaction, display, and story naturally inspires discovery and sparks interest in taking pieces of the experience home. The Head of Retail will collaborate with the cafe vendor to manage the shared space in a way that supports the retail vision, aligns with the Museum’s brand, and enhances the overall visitor experience. In addition, the role will lead efforts to grow sales, expand the retail footprint, and foster partnerships with local artisans and businesses that deepen community connection. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and emotional connection, this role positions The Shop as a vibrant destination and a dynamic revenue-generating arm of the Museum.

In this role, you will

Leadership,Team Development & Collaboration

• Lead, hire, train, and develop a high-performing retail team focused on exceptional customer service, personalized engagement, and cultural storytelling
• Create and institutionalize a sales training program (“Sales Book”) that equips staff to deliver elevated, mission-aligned shopping experiences that drive revenue
• Collaborate with Events team and Rental Sales Gallery Manager to integrate retail opportunities into private events and institutional programming
• Collaborate with café vendor to manage and enhance the shared space relationship

Buying, Merchandising & Product Strategy

• Serve as Head Buyer, curating product assortments that align with exhibitions, audience interests, and revenue goals
• Analyze retail trends, sales data, and visitor behavior to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions around product mix, merchandising, and pricing
• Build strategic partnerships with local makers, artisans, and businesses to expand offerings and foster community connections
• Partner with curators to ensure product offerings align with and enhance current exhibitions, deepening visitor connection and reinforcing exhibition themes
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, using strategic markdowns and sales events to manage aging stock
• Develop and implement an ecommerce strategy to expand the Museum’s retail presence beyond onsite visitors, with a phased approach to launching online sales in the future

Brand, Marketing & Customer Engagement

• Execute targeted marketing campaigns and promotions that drive both foot traffic and conversion, leveraging Museum channels and partner networks
• Plan and host curated retail experiences such as wine tastings, trunk shows, and product launches to engage new and returning audiences
• Develop and launch a loyalty program and repeat-visitor strategy to increase lifetime customer value and strengthen brand affinity
• Drive a distinctive brand identity across in-store and online platforms, emphasizing craftsmanship, artist stories, and exclusive collections

Strategic Planning & Financial Management

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan with clear seasonal strategies, inventory turnover targets, and customer engagement goals
• Manage financial performance, including sales forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and margin optimization
• Implement and evolve the retail business plan (“retail playbook”) developed by consultants, adapting tactics to meet changing audience needs and market conditions
• Track visitor demographics and purchasing behaviors to support data-driven decision making and deepen audience insight

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend leadership meetings, team building events and all other Museum meetings that is pertinent to the role
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises the Assistant Buyer. Provides indirect supervision to The Shop at PAM Supervisor, retail staff, and the Receiving & Shipping Coordinator
• Decision making authority within department parameters
• Responsible for preparation of annual department budget and meeting financial targets
• Partially accountable for control of capital assets
• Partially accountable for long-range operation planning, while working with the Director of Campus & Retail Operations
• Recruitment, mentoring, performance management, training & coaching. Serves as a leadership example being clear on the strategic direction of the department, being accountable and holding others accountable, and centering collaboration and the values of the Museum

To be successful in this role, you have these requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, retail management, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5+ years of experience in museum retail management or equivalent experience in an art gallery or high-end retail environment preferred
• 4 - 5 years of experience in retail buying, including product selection, vendor negotiations, inventory planning, and sales performance analysis preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role preferred
• Formal training or workshops in leadership, customer engagement, and team development are preferred
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in hiring, training, and supervising staff
• Knowledge of visual arts to inform merchandising
• Experience overseeing retail, including inventory management, merchandising, and point-of-sale systems
• Proficiency in building and executing brand identity and marketing strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for developing partnerships with local businesses and vendors
• Knowledge of financial management, including budgeting, sales forecasting, and cost control
• Understanding of customer engagement techniques, ensuring high levels of client care in the retail environment
• Skilled at analyzing retail trends, customer data, and market opportunities for in-store and online sales growth
• Creative problem-solving skills to drive innovative marketing and sales initiatives

If you have any questions along the way including wanting to talk about a nontraditional career background, please reach out to HR.

Job conditions & physical activities

• Schedule/Hours: 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Specific days of the week will vary based on business needs but the shop is currently open on Wednesday through Sunday
• Onsite/Not Remote
• Frequent weekend and occasional evening hours
• Occasional travel
• On-call status
• Extensive computer work
• Frequently standing for extended periods during store or café operations
• Frequently moving throughout the retail space and café to monitor operations
• Frequently lift/push/pull/carry merchandise, boxes, or supplies, typically weighing up to 25-50 pounds
• Frequently reaching and bending to stock shelves, arrange displays, or retrieve items from storage
• Occasionally climbing ladders or steps to access higher shelves or storage areas
• Occasionally operating point-of-sale systems or computers for extended periods

This list highlights key physical and environmental conditions related to the role but is not an exhaustive representation of all job requirements. Additional tasks and expectations may apply based on operational needs.

Benefits

• This role is exempt/salaried and full-time
• The budgeted compensation falls within pay grade K ($77,911 minimum - $92,466 midpoint - $109,076 maximum), based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Employee perks and discounts

Application Process for Head of Retail

Ready to join our team? To be considered please submit your resume, cover letter, and four references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified by email. All applicants will be notified once the position is filled.

Application deadline

We will begin reviewing applications immediately, so please apply as soon as possible. The closing date is subject to change at any time.

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Company: Columbia Gorge Museum
Location: 990 SW Rock Creek Drive Stevenson WA 98648
Position: Events Supervisor/Front Desk
Classification: Part-Time, 20 - 38 hours per week ($18 to $22 dependent on experience)
Reports To: Executive Director

JOB SUMMARY:

Working with the Executive Director, this position schedules and facilitates the events that happen internally and externally. These include art gallery openings, gala/fundraising events, and other special events as designed. This position will maintain a project budget, tracking all financial transactions, and give reports. Additionally, they assist in front desk and store coverage, only as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop (with the Executive Director) and oversee events and programs that enrich the CGM, their members, and community. Additionally, help ensure that outside vendor events are successful and properly staffed.

Closely review schedules making sure there is ample coverage for events. Work with the Visitor Services Manager to ensure the Museum volunteers and staff as appropriate for the event.

Positive energy, creative solution-finding, forward-thinking, plans ahead

Has an eye for detail and maintains a clean, organized workspace. Maintains records and gives reports as needed. This position has a flexible schedule that supports great events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises volunteers according to the organization's policies and procedures. Responsibilities include scheduling, training, and directing work for volunteers and staff, information management, reporting accurate income/expense–gross/net.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Creative, dependable, analytical, organized, and flexible. Professional and friendly demeanor. Understanding of museum culture and collections or willingness to learn. Ability to communicate with many kinds of visitors and co-workers. Excellent at planning in advance and communicating plans.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred. Retail and some supervisory experience preferred. Experience working with the event planning community.

• Flexibility in scheduling and duties is highly valued.
• Sick time accrues per state regulations and is reviewed annually.
• 401K option available.
• Other duties assigned to support the Museum’s mission.

If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to the Executive Director, Louise Palermo, at l.palermo@columbiagorge.org

Title: Executive Director

Hours Part Time: 30 hours per week

Starting wage: $45,000-50,000 annually based on experience (non-exempt)

Benefits: Health insurance is available with employer coverage up to $500/month with additional coverage (employee paid) available

Location: Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 SE Lake St. Ilwaco, WA 98624

General Description:

Join a dedicated team devoted to interpreting local history and culture for visitors and surrounding communities and lead a well respected rural cultural institution. CPHM is a professionally run museum that follows professional museum guidelines. CPHM believes deeply in ensuring access to all of our collective histories and works closely with the community, local groups, and the Chinook Indian Nation to ensure diversity in stories and interpretation of history. This position oversees the daily operations of the museum, financial and budget oversight, grant writing, staff and facility management, strategic planning, marketing, events, programming and exhibit planning. The Executive Director reports directly to the CPHM Board of Directors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Operations

• Ensures the daily operations and staffing of the museum including facilities management
  Supportive management of 6 part-time staff members including bi-yearly staff reviews
  Supportive volunteer management of about 10 regular volunteers and 15+ event specific volunteers
• In partnership with the Collections Manager, oversee the Institution’s collections policies and procedures regarding the acquisition, accession, processing, accessibility and deaccession of the collections
• In partnership with Collections Manager and Volunteer Curator, develop annual calendar of exhibits
• Organize and manage CPHM’s calendar of events, exhibit openings and fundraisers including Driftwood and Daffodils, Clamshell Railroad Days, Sip-Wrecked, Annual Membership meeting, and more.

Funding and Budget Management 

• Manages annual budgeting with support from the Board of Directors. The current budget is approximately $250,000/year and comes from a wide variety of sources including private and public grants, city and county Lodging Tax Funds, museum membership, donations and sales from the museum shop.
• Applies for and manages all grants and funding opportunities and ensures all deadlines are met
• Responsible for meeting budgetary restrictions and planning for capital expenses
• Continually seek new funding opportunities and diverse revenue streams
• Donor cultivation and outreach

Strategic Growth and Development 

• Work with the Board of Directors to develop long term plans and strategy
• Ensure the lasting legacy of the museum and relevancy within the community, future generations and museum field
• Engage with members of the NAHCOTTA Preservation Committee around preservation of CPHM’s largest artifact, the 1889 Pullman Railcar NAHCOTTA.

Community Collaboration and Marketing: 

• Work with PR and membership manager to oversee museum membership program
• Create press releases and marketing for special events and fundraisers
• Work with Content Creator and Outreach Coordinator to develop Social Media content and campaigns
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with Pacific County Tourism and Pacific County museums on Museum Month marketing campaign.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

Applicant must be organized, enthusiastic, energetic, and creative and have a passion for working with various audiences, including volunteers and the general public. A passion for local history and rural communities is a must. Nonprofit management experience not required but strongly encouraged.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated experience with nonprofit management encouraged
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities and projects
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and sit and stand for prolonged periods.

How to Apply: 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

Email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (professional or academic) to Madeline Matson (CPHM’s current Executive Director) at madeline@cphm-ilwaco.org. Include job title in the email subject field. Please indicate the location where the job was seen. Please visit our website at www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org. If you have questions, call us at 360-642-3446

The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

Organizational information: 

The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum opened in 1984 in the small rural fishing village of Ilwaco, Washington. CPHM focuses on the history and lifeways of the communities that make up the Lower Columbia Region. Through robust and professional special and permanent exhibits, programming, and educational opportunities, the museum brings life to its community’s stories and ensures the continuation of this area’s important legacy.

JOB TITLE: Membership and Marketing Manager

JOB TYPE: Temporary, Part Time – 32 hours per week

LOCATION: McMinnville, OR

Salary/rate: $23.50/hour

Requirements: Weekend and evening work required as needed

The Yamhill County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit educational and public service organization engaged to protect, preserve, and share the history and heritage of Yamhill County.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Membership & Marketing Manager is responsible for managing the organization's office administration, membership activities, and marketing initiatives. This position manages development and implementation of strategic marketing plans, manages venue rentals, curates content for the newsletter, executes marketing strategies including social media, and oversees retail operations. The role drives brand awareness, increases museum attendance, and ensures a seamless visitor experience. They work closely with museum staff and the following committees: Visitor Services, Community Engagement, and Editorial.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Office Management

• Manage the day-to-day office operations, including organizing files, maintaining supplies, and overseeing administrative tasks.
• Coordinate and maintain office supply inventory, ordering and restocking as necessary.
• Manage the YCHS store through budget, inventories, purchasing, displaying, recommending new products, Square oversight, and production of daily ledgers.

Marketing Management

• Manage the museum's online presence by creating and managing content across various marketing channels, including social media, email newsletters, and website.
• Create and manage the marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness, drive attendance, and engage our target audience.
• Oversee the production of promotional materials, including brochures, signage, and advertisements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets to secure press coverage and maximize exposure.
• Create and implement annual mailings such as membership renewal, annual appeals, and marketing materials.
• Work with the Executive Director to ensure capturing photographs and videos necessary for marketing purposes.
• Work with the Executive Director to coordinate and implement Giving Tuesday and monthly giving campaigns.

Membership Management

• Manage the Contacts side of the Past Perfect database including, but not limited to, membership, donations, campaigns, and mailings.
• Process memberships in Past Perfect and Square as needed.
• Recruit new members at events and programs.
• Create mailing lists, labels, etc. needed for membership and mailing list mailings.
• Create content for and assemble quarterly newsletter.
• Print membership lists as needed for events, programs and other activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Rental Management

• Coordinate all aspects of the rental process, including inquiries, bookings, contracts, and payments.
• Conduct site visits with prospective clients to showcase the venue and its unique features.
• Assist with event planning and execution, including logistics, promotion, and onsite coordination.
• And all other duties as assigned by YCHS President and/or Executive Director

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Work Schedule: Ability to work any shift as assigned, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours are primarily Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm., but work hours can be flexed  as long as the proposed flex schedule meets agency needs and receives the approval of the Director. Ability to work additional hours as program needs or other circumstances demand.
• Experience / Training:  Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to follow and give clear instruction. Strong organizational skills. Understanding of various computer databases and task specific software such as, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Quick Books, Publisher, Photoshop, Past Perfect & Square preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform administrative duties such as: sitting to type; standing to file; bending  over to low files; reach above head height to retrieve or put away high files; walk 500 feet to retrieve mail and ; and carry materials to and from meetings. Ability to exert 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Ability to stoop, sit or stand for long periods of time and possess sufficient physical mobility and stamina to fulfill the functions of the position held.
• Employer's Rights: This job description does not list all the duties of the position. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. 

Please send a cover letter and resume to executivedirector@yamhillcountyhistory.org.