Dir, Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center

Love where you work! Inspire and educate new generations on the importance of art, culture and philanthropy through the life and achievements of renowned mezzo-soprano, Marilyn Horne.

Pitt-Bradford is looking for a self-directed professional with a strong creative vision to lead the university’s 3,400 square-foot Art Deco exhibition space celebrating the craft of Opera and the achievements of renowned diva and Bradford-native Marilyn Horne.

This full-time, 12-month, majority independent position is supported by the Director of Arts Programming.

Hiring Range: $39,000 – $45,000/year

Duties: The next Museum Director will take over all aspects of our successful museum, focusing on three primary areas:

Creative Community Engagement:

• Function as the primary face and voice of the museum
• Develop relationships with local leaders and stakeholders
• Curate and program opera-adjacent exhibits and performances (5-7 per year)
• Support arts and cultural events in downtown Bradford
• Create and implement robust educational programming for all ages

Museum Operations & Revenue Sourcing:

• Review and monitor budget and monthly levels
• Manage a team of student Museum Ambassadors, including training, hiring, and time management
• Operate the museum store. Curate and purchase inventory, manage merchandise and POS system.
• Update and maintain the museum’s online site, www.marilynhorne.org

Supporting the Museum’s Future:

• Fundraise with support from the office of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement, and maintain relationships with current museum donors
• Manage, research, and preserve the museum’s internal collection, and coordinate with the University of Pittsburgh Archives.
• Manage rights agreements and licenses related to the exhibits and multimedia within the museum
• Maintain communication with the Horne family and other external stakeholders

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, or related field. Minimum 3-years’ experience in arts management, non-profit, or a museum-related business. Strong ability for independent work and creative problem solving. Must be able to work some nights and weekends. Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter with your application.

Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including education benefit (university-paid tuition) for employee and dependents; retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick and personal time. For more information visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits

Manages of all activities of a University Museum & Exhibit Center and oversees the collection and archives. Directs the advancement of the unit’s efforts in education, programming, development, fundraising, communication, and outreach as well as directs the curatorial, operational, administrative, financial and personnel responsibilities for the programs. Works with artists to curate program content and creates and promotes highly effective, guest-centric services.

The essential functions of the position are: the physical ability to give daily tours to visitors and school groups which includes maneuvering though the exhibit space and discussing the exhibit and answer questions; the ability to remove and add pieces from the archives during each rotation cycle of the exhibit. Frequency of this would most likely be annually or bi-annually; the knowledge to perform daily administrative tasks in order to ensure the successful financial success of the center. The ability to manage and move items from the museum store. These responsibilities are solely of the person accepting the position and will need the experience level as stated above in order to perform them.

Position will include – sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling to work in the office, give tours, manage inventory, and rotate the exhibits.

Lifting includes 25 lbs or less

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.