Association Museums Director

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Association Historian is a subject matter expert, providing interpretation of the YMCA of the Rockies’ history. The historian leads and manages the institutional archives and collections, oversees the Lula W. Dorsey Museum, and provides collaborative leadership and day-to-day programming. The historian provides leadership and direction for the preservation and interpretation of historical sites and buildings and archives at Estes Park Center, Snow Mountain Ranch, and Camp Chief Ouray.

OUR MISSION AND CULTURE: 
We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the Rockies staff are key players in helping cultivate an environment of healthy living, youth development, and community impact on our breathtaking properties outside Rocky Mountain National Park. This is a place where nature inspires and staff lead with heart. We are committed to being welcoming to all people and to making a difference in the lives of our members, guests and staff. The work each staff member does matters. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary mission-based experiences for our guests and for each other.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•    Coordinates the efforts to preserve, promote, publicize and expand awareness of the museum and collections. Be familiar with current best practices in archival and museum theory.  
•    Be the subject matter expert. The historian utilizes the institutional archives to support programs in the museum and homestead that engage our stakeholders in the organization’s history, and local, regional, national, and global history as it relates to the organizational history. 
•    Travel between Estes Park Center and Snow Mountain Ranch regularly each month to oversee both historical sites and programming. 
•    Participate in outreach activities including conducting tours of the centers, guest engagement, and community engagement.
•    Supervises staff and volunteers to ensure seamless facility and program operation. Hires, trains, and perform evaluations of staff and volunteers.
•    Provides input and recommendations on the preservation and interpretation of historical documents and facilities. 
•    Develops and manages annual operating budget and provides fiscal direction to the collections, museum, and homestead
•    Must possess a U.S. driving license and be able to pass the YMCA of the Rockies requirements for using Y-Vehicles on and off grounds

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Should have a minimum of 3 years collection management experience in a museum or archive
•    Must have knowledge of standard museum and archival practices as it relates to the museums’ collections and exhibits.
•    Should have experience leading and coordinating programming.
•    Must have knowledge and be proficient in Museum and Archive Databases
•    Must be proficient with MS Office 365 
•    Must have excellent communication skills – verbal and written

GENERAL YMCA OF THE ROCKIES REQUIREMENTS:
•    Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions
•    Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs.
•    Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional.
•    Support the YMCA of the Rockies safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff.
•    Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse community.
•    Attend required abuse risk management training and report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
•    Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism is required.
•    Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards.
•    All other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

•    Able to lift and carry boxes up to 25lbs
•    Be able to squat, reach, and climb ladders to access collections
•    Ability to climb stairs and frequently get up and down from the desk.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,
or qualifications associated with the job.

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Generous PTO/Vacation
• Participation in YMCA Retirement Fund (an additional 12% contribution by YMCA after 2 years employment)
• Employer owned rental housing may be available nearby - Contact Human Resources for more information
• YMCA of the Rockies membership
• Discounted childcare, summer day camp, and summer overnight camp
• Discounted nights at YMCA of the Rockies lodges for friends & family
• Ski passes to nearby resorts
• Free or discounted gear rentals for outdoor adventures
• View all YMCA of the Rockies employee perks by visiting here