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    Job Carr Cabin Museum is hiring

    * Executive Director

    * Living History Educators

    Job Carr Cabin Museum is a locally founded learning history museum in the Old Town neighborhood of Tacoma.

    With the passion, expertise, creativity, and integrity of three part-time staff, plus a team of dedicated volunteers, JCCM is the recipient of many awards, recognized by peer organizations, and loved by its communty.

     

    Job Carr Cabin Museum's expertise in child and youth enrichment expands through collaborative, creative partnerships. Its reach extends to all ages throughout Pierce County.

     

    In 2025, JCCM celebrates its 25th anniversary.

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  • Job Carr Cabin Museum Executive Director

    Click to download Executive Director Job Description
    Send resume and cover letter, including your interest in the position to: JobCarrCabinMuseumRecruitment@gmail.com.

    The Executive Director is responsible for general administration of the Museum, including an emphasis on fund development, grants, and stewardship, under the direction of the Board of Directors. The Director represents the Museum in the community, manages the annual budget, and is responsible for any curation of museum exhibits. In addition, the Director supervises and reviews the Program Manager and Volunteer and Visitor Services Coordinator.

    Essential Functions

    • Responsible for implementing approved fund development plans to support the Museum’s mission and programs and meet budgeted goals. Fund development functions include identifying potential donors, grant research and submission along with follow-up reports, cultivation of corporate and foundation relations/sponsorships, and donor stewardship. Fund development activities include the annual appeal, special events, and general donations.
    • Attends meetings of the Board of Directors. Supports and attends committees as required by the Board and Committee Chairs. Assists with Board member recruitment and cultivation. Develops regular and unique reports for consideration by the Board and assists with budget development and long-range planning. Works collaboratively with the Board and staff toward the Museum’s strategic plan.
    • Maintains and creates policies, procedures and practices relating to Museum administration and collections.
    • Represents the Job Carr Cabin Museum through organizations and events maintaining public relations broadly in the community. Fosters collaborative partnerships with other Museums, business and professional associations and arts, culture, and heritage organizations.
    • Maintains Museum general computer systems and databases (currently PastPerfect).
    • Maintains Museum’s web site.
    • Manages Museum annual budget, processes invoices, payroll, and performs bookkeeping functions.
    • Oversees and updates Museum publications, including brochures, and e-news blasts.
    • Oversees building security, visitor safety and facilities, equipment cleaning and maintenance.

    The following functions are conducted in cooperation with staff:

    1. Assures Museum staffing for all published public open hours and special appointments.
    2. Attends and assists with school groups or other large group events as needed.
    3. Responsible for special events approved by the Board of Directors.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Demonstrates organizational and administrative abilities, including financial oversight and fund development experience;
    • Knowledge of grant-writing, reporting and management;
    • Ability to build relationships and deal effectively with public, private and institutional groups, as well as community organizations;
    • Displays strong communication and writing skills, including public speaking;
    • Illustrates a strong interest in child and youth enrichment;
    • Exhibits interest in history and knowledge of the subject matter dealt with by the museum;
    • Experience in strategic planning;
    • Knowledge of curatorial and conservation matters.
    • Commitment to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.

     

    Qualifications

    • Three years management level experience in appropriate museum/and or non-profit work.
    • Experience in: fundraising, stewardship, Board relationships and budgeting.
    • Competence with computer software, website updates and maintenance, database programs and email tools for communication and marketing (ideally QuickBooks online, Adobe, MailChimp, and Past Perfect)

     

    Compensation

    This is a part time position (25 hours per week). Salary range is $30-$33 per hour.

    One week paid vacation after six months of employment, five paid holidays, sick leave, hybrid workplace. No medical or retirement package is available.

    Flexible scheduling, includes some weekends and evenings.

     

    Application

    Send resume and cover letter, including your interest in the position to JobCarrCabinMuseumRecruitment@gmail.com.

    Position is open until filled.

     

    Job Carr Cabin Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

     

    Click to download Executive Director Job Description

  • Contract Position 

    Share your passion for history with local students! Provide dynamic field trip presentations, offering children an educational experience about the Oregon Trail and/or life in 19th century Tacoma.

     

    Engage students in historical interpretation by using artifacts, storytelling, music, and/or dramatic performance to help elementary student groups imagine daily life in the past.

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