Director of Administration & Operations

MMA is searching for a Director of Administration & Operations who will ensure that the administrative and operational services of the Museum including Finance, HR, Office Systems, as well as Maintenance, Facilities, Security and Retail provide timely, accurate and reliable support to Museum leadership, staff and contractors, as well as visitors and volunteers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields. Preferred: Professional certification or Masters in related fields.
• Related fields include Non-Profit Management, Museum Studies, Business Management, HR.
• Minimum 10 years’ work experience in a similar role in a cultural, educational, or non-profit institution.
• Must be highly experienced as a senior manager, with financial, contractual, planning, human resources, operational, administrative and project management experience.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing policies, processes, and plans to advance the mission and goals of the organization.
• Exceptional management and leadership skills including negotiation in hiring and contracting.
• Experience managing teams including staff, contractors, experts, advisors, vendors, and public sector partners.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with diverse stakeholders on behalf of the Museum.
• Exhibit adaptability and flexibility in considering solutions and devising strategies.
• Ability to maintain composure and to effectively manage others during periods of high demand.
• Strong detail orientation with capacity to independently generate and communicate through reports and visualizations.
• Excellent financial and legal acumen and ability to understand complex budgets and contractual agreements.
• High proficiency in Office and IT systems related to role.

If you are interested and qualified, please submit your resume and a cover letter to: hr@montereyart.org