The fundamental reason this position exists is
to plan, administer, manage, build support for, and report on all operations of
the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, a department of the City of Montgomery and
a division of the City’s Department of Cultural Affairs. The incumbent serves
as the primary manager of the Museum and acts as the liaison to other City
departments, outside government agencies, the Montgomery community, and the
national art museum community. This position reports directly to the City
Museum Board, which governs the Museum in collaboration with the Montgomery
Museum of Fine Arts Association Board, and to the Director of Cultural Affairs,
who ensures compliance with personnel policies, budgetary oversight, applicable
state statutes, and City procedures.
A
Master’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Business Administration,
or a related field, and at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible
experience in an art museum, visual arts organization, arts center, or cultural
institution in a senior role such as director, assistant director, division or
department head, or chief curator, with demonstrated advancement to high levels
of responsibility and leadership.
NOTE:
Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the
requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be
considered.