Nashville Public Radio
Executive Director | Bastrop, TX
Nashville Public Radio, Bastrop, Texas, United States, 78602
JOB DESCRIPTION — Executive Director
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and operation of the Bastrop County Historical Society Museum & Bastrop Old Town Visitor Center. The Executive Director is charged with the implementation of policies and business plans set by the Boards of Trustees and Directors. This includes fundraising, enhancing stakeholder relationships, managing staff, the museum and visitor’s fiscal health, and overall operations.
Job Title Executive Director
Division/Department All – Museum & Visitor Center
Classification Full‑time, Exempt
Benefits Health Insurance, Paid PTO and Holidays
Reports To President, Board of Trustees
Salary $78,800
Work Schedule Generally, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Includes some weekends.
Staff
Visitor Center Manager
Collections Manager
Administrative Assistant
Office Manager (part‑time)
Archivist
Events Director/Visitor Center Associate
Essential Functions Strategic Leadership
Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement strategic plans that advance the museum’s mission and vision.
Team Leadership
Recruit, develop, and lead a team of full and part‑time employees.
Promote a high‑performance, stakeholder‑centric culture and continuous improvement.
Mentor, reward, and discipline employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Conduct regular performance reviews.
Museum Management
Manage the daily operations of the Museum, including oversight of artifacts, collections, and archives through the Collection Manager in accordance with BCHS policies.
Ensure that permanent exhibits are well‑maintained and oversee temporary exhibits.
Plan, organize, and present exhibitions, lectures, tours, and outreach programs.
Coordinate recruitment, training, and recognition of museum volunteers in the Visitor Center and Research Library.
Visitor Center Management
Manage the daily operations and general oversight of the Visitor Center through the Visitor Center Manager.
Lead visitor programs in Bastrop, Texas.
Maintain highest quality visitor experience and enhance visitor tracking demographics.
Financial Management
Oversee the organization’s financial status, including developing long‑ and short‑range financial plans and monitoring the budget.
Supervise the office manager to collect dues, pay expenses, run payroll, and maintain financial accounts.
Develop the annual budget in conjunction with the Finance Committee.
Maintain systems and infrastructure for recordkeeping of membership, financials, investments, and employee records.
Program & Event Management
Manage the development and implementation of dynamic museum programs for adults and children that reflect the BCHS mission and strategic goals through the Events Director.
Public & Community Relationships & Marketing
Represent the museum and visitor center in its business relationships with the community and partners and act as the face of the museum in the community.
Develop positive community relations and customer service standards for staff and volunteers.
Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies and results; maintaining accurate and effective online and print marketing tools.
Oversee production of website, newsletter, online, and other communications.
Provide public presentations, media interviews, and press coverage.
Fundraising
Raise funds to support operations, staffing, and special projects and programs.
Develop comprehensive membership programs and annual giving programs to recruit, engage, and retain members and donors.
Physical Plant
Oversee building operations of the museum and visitor center housed in the historic city hall building in downtown Bastrop, Texas, including presentation equipment, computer systems, building security systems, maintenance, cleanliness, and safe use of the facility.
Risk Management
Oversee adherence to legal compliance, ethical standards, financial sustainability/stability, and property maintenance. In general, protect the museum and ensure a positive reputation.
Qualifications Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Natural History, or U.S. History. Master’s Degree preferred.
Preferred Experience
Proven three to five years’ experience in a strategic leadership role in a museum or similar organization.
Two to three years’ experience promoting heritage tourism.
Two to three years’ experience with human resources supervision.
Skills & Abilities
Proficient with QuickBooks Desktop, Payroll, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva or Adobe, CatalogIt or PastPerfect, Little Green Lite or Neon or Bloomerang, Wix, and Constant Contact.
Demonstrated knowledge of professional museum practices and standards, including collection management plans and acquisitions.
Strong financial management and fundraising skills.
Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
Passion for history, culture, and education.
Experience with Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding preferred but not required.
Physical Elements
This position involves extended periods of seated or standing desk work.
Moderate physical activity.
Equipment Use
Frequent computer and phone use.
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Job Title Executive Director
Division/Department All – Museum & Visitor Center
Classification Full‑time, Exempt
Benefits Health Insurance, Paid PTO and Holidays
Reports To President, Board of Trustees
Salary $78,800
Work Schedule Generally, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Includes some weekends.
Staff
Visitor Center Manager
Collections Manager
Administrative Assistant
Office Manager (part‑time)
Archivist
Events Director/Visitor Center Associate
Essential Functions Strategic Leadership
Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement strategic plans that advance the museum’s mission and vision.
Team Leadership
Recruit, develop, and lead a team of full and part‑time employees.
Promote a high‑performance, stakeholder‑centric culture and continuous improvement.
Mentor, reward, and discipline employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Conduct regular performance reviews.
Museum Management
Manage the daily operations of the Museum, including oversight of artifacts, collections, and archives through the Collection Manager in accordance with BCHS policies.
Ensure that permanent exhibits are well‑maintained and oversee temporary exhibits.
Plan, organize, and present exhibitions, lectures, tours, and outreach programs.
Coordinate recruitment, training, and recognition of museum volunteers in the Visitor Center and Research Library.
Visitor Center Management
Manage the daily operations and general oversight of the Visitor Center through the Visitor Center Manager.
Lead visitor programs in Bastrop, Texas.
Maintain highest quality visitor experience and enhance visitor tracking demographics.
Financial Management
Oversee the organization’s financial status, including developing long‑ and short‑range financial plans and monitoring the budget.
Supervise the office manager to collect dues, pay expenses, run payroll, and maintain financial accounts.
Develop the annual budget in conjunction with the Finance Committee.
Maintain systems and infrastructure for recordkeeping of membership, financials, investments, and employee records.
Program & Event Management
Manage the development and implementation of dynamic museum programs for adults and children that reflect the BCHS mission and strategic goals through the Events Director.
Public & Community Relationships & Marketing
Represent the museum and visitor center in its business relationships with the community and partners and act as the face of the museum in the community.
Develop positive community relations and customer service standards for staff and volunteers.
Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies and results; maintaining accurate and effective online and print marketing tools.
Oversee production of website, newsletter, online, and other communications.
Provide public presentations, media interviews, and press coverage.
Fundraising
Raise funds to support operations, staffing, and special projects and programs.
Develop comprehensive membership programs and annual giving programs to recruit, engage, and retain members and donors.
Physical Plant
Oversee building operations of the museum and visitor center housed in the historic city hall building in downtown Bastrop, Texas, including presentation equipment, computer systems, building security systems, maintenance, cleanliness, and safe use of the facility.
Risk Management
Oversee adherence to legal compliance, ethical standards, financial sustainability/stability, and property maintenance. In general, protect the museum and ensure a positive reputation.
Qualifications Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Art History, Natural History, or U.S. History. Master’s Degree preferred.
Preferred Experience
Proven three to five years’ experience in a strategic leadership role in a museum or similar organization.
Two to three years’ experience promoting heritage tourism.
Two to three years’ experience with human resources supervision.
Skills & Abilities
Proficient with QuickBooks Desktop, Payroll, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva or Adobe, CatalogIt or PastPerfect, Little Green Lite or Neon or Bloomerang, Wix, and Constant Contact.
Demonstrated knowledge of professional museum practices and standards, including collection management plans and acquisitions.
Strong financial management and fundraising skills.
Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
Passion for history, culture, and education.
Experience with Texas Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding preferred but not required.
Physical Elements
This position involves extended periods of seated or standing desk work.
Moderate physical activity.
Equipment Use
Frequent computer and phone use.
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