DIRECTOR – Butter Museum, Cork

On behalf of the Butter Museum, the Board of Directors is seeking to appoint a Full-Time, Permanent Director for the Butter Museum in Cork city.

Applications by: 17:00, 18 October 2024
The Museum Director reports to the Board of Directors of the Butter Museum and is responsible for the development and delivery of the Strategic Business Plan, directs fundraising / funding and public relations activities and handles all financial matters.
The Museum Director is also responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Butter Museum, including exhibitions, programming, marketing and people management.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing the museum programming and exhibitions.
  • Governance and Regulatory compliance with regulatory bodies and funders to and adherence to the Charity Regulator requirements.
  • Direct funding efforts to support the museum’s mission and expenses.
  • Oversee financial management and budgeting.
  • Manage Stakeholder Relations with DTCAGSM and Cork City Council.
  • Maintain and expand the museum’s collections.
  • Maintain standards of collections care and documentation in line with the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland.  
  • Research the collections and to liaise, facilitate, and collaborate with researchers, specialists, and conservators to promote knowledge of, and safeguard, the collections.
  • Develop and implement Marketing and publicity campaigns.
  • Research, design and develop Exhibitions to  promote knowledge around the historic importance of butter in Ireland .
  • Develop and oversee Educational and Outreach Programmes within and outside of the museum to ensure a positive visitor experience.
  • Leadership and People Management to ensure museum goals are implemented.
  • Ensure the effective management of the buildings and site.


Essential Skills/Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s honours degree in history, archaeology, folklore or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a museum or other visitor-facing heritage setting.
  • Commitment to the Butter Museum’s Mission.
  • An interest in the history of butter in Ireland and an appreciation of the importance of dairying in Ireland both historically and today.
  • Knowledge of best practices for collections management and exhibition design.
  • Proficiency and understanding of Finances.
  • Demonstrated Strong Organisation, Leadership & People Management skills.
  • •Excellent Communications and Interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible and Adaptable with Proven ability to delegate
  • IT Proficiency in MS Suite.
  • Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.


Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Email: [email protected] to submit an application or to request the full Job Description and/or further information. In addition to submitting C.V.s for consideration, candidates are also invited to submit relevant research or publications.

All applications must be submitted by 17:00, 18 October 2024

 

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