JOB SUMMARY

The Idaho Military Museum is seeking a dynamic and passionate Director to lead our institution in preserving and sharing Idaho’s rich military history. This role is ideal for a community-oriented leader with a knack for operations and fundraising. The Director will oversee daily museum activities while building strong relationships with local businesses, organizations, and individuals to secure ongoing corporate and private donations. Join us in honoring our veterans and educating the public about Idaho’s military heritage!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in museum or nonprofit management, with a focus on operations and fundraising.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building community relationships and donor networks.
• Knowledge of military history or a passion for historical preservation is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
  Job Type: Part-time
  Pay: $3,328.00 per month
  Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In perso

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the museum, supervise IMHS Curator and volunteer staff, exhibit maintenance, visitor services, and facility upkeep.
• Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with the Adjutant General and his/her representatives while keeping the President of the IMHS Board informed of any pertinent information between the IMHS and Gowen Field.
• Attend monthly IMHS board meetings and present a monthly status report to the board.
• Oversee the maintenance of current displays and the creation of new attractions to draw new and existing visitors.
• Contact base personnel regarding any maintenance needed to be performed outside the scope of the museum’s capabilities and responsibilities.
• Work with base security services to ensure only those with a need have keys and codes for the building.
• Maintain a working relationship with vendors and order supplies for the Gift Shop.
• Maintain a relationship with Boise State University to support annual BSU events and to recruit interns.
• Maintain relationships with Idaho schools for field trips.
• Drive fundraising efforts to secure annual donations, grants, and sponsorships to support museum programs and growth.
• Develop and implement strategies to establish and nurture relationships with community stakeholders, corporations, and private donors.
• Recruit new members and report to the membership committee.
• Post events and news to the museum’s social media to inform the community and to promote the museum.
• Collaborate with volunteers, board members, and partners to enhance museum programming, events, and outreach.
• Ensure compliance with museum archival standards.
• Represent the museum at community events, networking opportunities, and public engagements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local museums and national museums