NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY POSITION DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Administration

JOB TITLE: Beringia Museum Culture and Science Project Director

POSITION STATUS: Regular Full Time

EXEMPT STATUS: Non Exempt

PAY SCALE GRADE: 16 - 17 – 18 – 19

REPORTS TO: Senior Planner

 

Responsible for the development and implementation of the Beringia Museum of Culture and Science (BMCS) through all phases of the facility; design, fundraising and construction. The museum will become a regional cultural center that has multiple purposes; such as Native art demonstrations and sales, cultural and environmental education classes and events, exhibits, and coordination of regional village tours .

 

BRIEF SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Research, plan, write new proposals and secure funding to implement the goals and objectives as outlined in the Kawerak By-laws, Long Range Plans and Visioning for the Beringia Museum of Culture and Science (BMCS);
  2. Responsible for creating, updating and implementing the long range plan for the cultural center; serve as staff support to the BMCS Leadership Team;
  3. Responsible for the overall fiscal management of the BMCS planning project which includes developing, monitoring and modifying budgets and oversight of expenditures;
  4. Oversee the design and implementation of a five-year capital campaign for the design and construction of the BMCS in cooperation with the Kawerak President and capital campaign committee;
  5. Develop a network of current and potential donors for the capital campaign that includes; local, statewide, national and international individuals, corporations and foundations;
  6. Manages the schedules of the various studies, contracts and meetings that relate to the Beringia Museum of Culture and Science;
  7. Maintain an in-depth knowledge of and ensure compliance with Kawerak policies & procedures and pertinent laws & regulations relating to grant operation;
  8. Prepare & submit required grant narrative reports on time;
  9. Responsible for public relations and communication to key stakeholders; manages contracts; and meets with partners on regular basis for required input and related decisions, status briefings and future actions;
  10. Travel to region villages to solicit input on cultural programming for the cultural center.
  11. Identify, solicit and develop tribal partners, external business partners, collaborative programs and resources;
  12. Develop and finalize all formal agreements with external partners;
  13. Work with consultants and professionals to obtain the products and services necessary to move the project through all stages of the BMCS;
  14. Collaborate with the Eskimo Heritage Program, the Cultural Advisors, Elders and school administrators to include cultural programs that can be used in the Bering Strait schools.
  15. Researches and oversees collection and exhibit documentation;
  16. Reviews museum operations planning to ensure standards of museum accreditation are developed and maintained;
  17. Promote the BMCS project among tribes, partners, funding agencies and the public;
  18. Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Planner.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Four years of planning experience or college education on a year for year basis in museum/cultural center studies and/or cultural documentation.
  2. Effective writing, budgeting, research and communication skills.
  3. Experience with complex projects with construction involved.
  4. Experience in fundraising from the private sector including individuals, foundations, corporations and major donors.
  5. Knowledge of public process, design and construction.
  6. Knowledge of the Bering Strait Region people and history highly desirable.
  7. Ability to work well with others and under pressure.
  8. Strong computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point & data base systems.
  9. Must be willing to travel extensively to villages and outside the region.

 

Native Preference per Public Law 93-638. Approved (3/21/08)

Contact Reatha Bahnke, HR Specialist for an application and more information regarding this position. Completed applications must be received no later than by 5:00 pm on date of deadline. Kawerak, Inc. Human Resources Department • PO Box 948 • 500 Street • Nome, AK 99762 • (907) 443-5231 • Fax (907) 443-4443 • E-mail: personnel@kawerak.org