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Posted: November 18, 2017

Bata Shoe Museum

Closes: February 1, 2017

Santa Rosa, California, USA

Education Required: BA BS, Masters preferred

Starting Salary Range: BOE

Full Time, Experienced

Description:
The Bata Shoe Museum is a renowned specialized museum in the heart of Toronto, operating an international centre for footwear research which houses and exhibits the Bata Shoe Museum?s collection of over 13,000 shoes and related items spanning over 4,500 years of international history. Founded by Sonja Bata in 1995, the mission of the Bata Shoe Museum is to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the role of footwear in the social and cultural life of humanity. Through acquiring, conserving, researching, communicating and exhibiting material related to the history of footwear and shoemaking, the Museum illustrates the living habits, the culture and the customs of people..

Key Responsibilities:
The following list is illustrative and is not intended to describe every function that may be required by this job:
• Cultivates fundraising relationships for the development of endowments, exhibits, special projects, Museum collections, and operations.
• Oversees the planning and execution of Museum fundraising events such as the annual gala, artist and donor receptions, guest speakers, and special sales events.
Plans, coordinates, and oversees the operation of the Museum including collection accession and deaccession, exhibits, educational programs, and facilities maintenance.
• Utilizes both print and electronic media to bring visitors to the Museum and foster participation from diverse demographic communities.
• Collaborates with community partners to enhance appreciation of history and the arts; develops relationships with community organizations to communicate the Museum's vision.

For full list of responsibilities, please visit http://www.museumsc.org/about-us/employment

Educational Requirements:
Degree from an accredited college or university, and preferably a Master's degree in Arts Administration, Art History, Museum Studies, History or a related field, and a minimum of four years professional experience in a museum including at least two years in a management capacity.

Skills:
Effectively lead and manage the Museums; cultivate donations for exhibitions and endowment; prepare and present clear and comprehensive written reports; demonstrate creative leadership skills dealing with Museum support groups; effectively supervise and develop Museum staff and volunteers; attend evening and weekend events and meetings; establish and maintain good internal and external working relationships; communicate effectively both verbally (private and public speaking) and in writing.

Deal effectively and courteously with a wide variety of individuals and groups including the Board, local government, community leaders, Museum staff, and the general public; present an overall professional image; model and facilitate a working environment that encourages awareness and respect for differences among employees and citizens.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a current resume, cover letter, and three professional references in PDF format to Steven Gelber sgelber@museumsc.org by February 1, 2017. The cover letter should address the following four areas: 1) work experience and achievements; 2) leadership experience and qualifications; 3) fundraising skills and experience; 4) your vision of the ideal role of an art and history museum in SonomaCounty. The Executive Search Committee expects to make a hiring recommendation to the full Board by April 2017.

Application Address
Steven Gelber
425 7th Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Application email: sgelber@museumsc.org

Museum Web Site: www.museumsc.org

Additional Info: No Phone Calls. Please submit all resumes to sgelber@museumsc.org