Requisition No: 853715
Agency: Department of State
Working Title: DOS - DIRECTOR, MUSEUM OF FL HISTORY - 45000202
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 45000202
Salary: $57,500 annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/01/2025
Total Compensation Estimator
Department of State
Executive Director, Museum of Florida History
Division of Historical Resources
Bureau of Historical Museums
Open Competitive
Minimum Qualifications:
· Six years of full-time work experience in a museum position with significant responsibility
· Knowledge of Florida history
· Skill in written communications, public speaking, and making presentations to stakeholders
· Demonstrated experience with project management, budgeting, and procurement
· At least one year of supervisory experience
· Resume and cover letter
Preferences:
· Master’s degree in history, museum studies, public history, or related field
· Experience working in a museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums
· Strong writing, collaboration, and public speaking and engagement skills.
· Experience with implementing strategic plan goals
Special Note:
Duties and Responsibilities:
· This is managerial work supervising staff and planning and implementing museum program and operational functions within the Bureau of Historical Museums, Division of Historical Resources. The incumbent in this position will plan, organize, direct, and coordinate programs to encourage, promote, maintain, and operate the Museum of Florida History, the Knott House Museum, and the Union Bank Museum, in accordance with museum accreditation requirements and best practices. The responsibilities for this position are, but not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
· Knowledge of museum terminology, exhibitions, collections, and programs;
· Knowledge of museum development principles, methods, and techniques;
· Experience working with Board of Directors and groups of volunteers;
· Knowledge of the principles and practices of non-profit organizations;
· Skill in public speaking and making presentations;
· Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple programs and activities;
· Ability to follow applicable policies and procedures;
· Ability to work independently and as a team member;
· Ability to prepare and analyze data, prepare and analyze financial spreadsheets;
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, board members, government officials, contributors, and the general public;
· Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
· Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities;
· Knowledge of budget and human resource management
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS : A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.
Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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