Museum Director Job at Arlington Heights Park District, Arlington Heights, IL

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  • Arlington Heights Park District
  • Arlington Heights, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Lead the Legacy: Become the Next Museum Director at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum!

Are you passionate about history, culture, and community engagement? The Arlington Heights Historical Museum is seeking a dynamic and visionary Museum Director
to lead its mission of preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of Arlington Heights.

In this exciting role, youll oversee the day-to-day operations of the museum, supervise a dedicated team, manage curatorial care, and shape the museums strategic directionall within a unique intergovernmental partnership between the Arlington Heights Park District, Village of Arlington Heights, and the Arlington Heights Historical Society.Located in the vibrant northwest suburbs of Chicago, the Arlington Heights Historical Museum (AHHM) is a cornerstone of local history and lifelong learning. As Museum Director, youll have the opportunity to design and implement innovative programs that captivate the public and bring Arlington Heights story to life.

Our Mission:
To inspire curiosity and foster meaningful connections through engaging experiences that celebrate the history of Arlington Heights within a local and global context.

How We Bring History to Life:

  • Ethically collecting and preserving Arlington Heights historical artifacts
  • Creating immersive exhibits that inform, engage, and enrich lives
  • Offering educational programs and lively events for all ages
  • Preserving the iconic Muller & Banta Houses, Coach House, Soda Pop Factory, and the museum grounds

This is more than a jobits a chance to lead a cultural institution that connects the past with the future. If you're ready to shape historical storytelling in a modern, community-driven way, wed love to hear from you!

The salary range for this position is $62,119-$86,276 with an anticipated hiring range of $62,119-$67,220 DOQ.

Museum Director- Job Description

BENEFITS WE OFFER

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Life Insurance (basic & voluntary additional coverage)
  • IMRF Defined Benefit Pension
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)
  • 457 and ROTH 457 Defined Contribution Plans
  • Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (sick, vacation, and Floating Holidays)
  • Childcare discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Park District facility and program discounts for employees and their families

AHPD OVERVIEW

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is one of the most noteworthy park districts in Illinois. Located 25 miles northwest from downtown Chicago, AHPD is the 3rd largest Park District in Cook County and the 12th largest in the State of Illinois. Since 1925, AHPD continues toenrich the community by providing fun, accessible, and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and every season.The District are stewards of five community centers with outdoor pools, two tennis clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Ridge Center, two public golf clubs and a driving range, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Senior Center, 58 parks, 44 playgrounds, 22 miles of jogging and bike trails across 714 acres of land. AHPD is a three times National Gold Medal Award recipient for excellence in the field of parks and recreation management and an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency.

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours,

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