The Bell County Historical Society is seeking a director for the Bell County Historical Museum in Middlesboro, Kentucky.

Duties include: Keeping the museum open and staffed during hours of operation; supervising a staff of two part-time employees and several volunteers; overseeing the management of the gift shop; overseeing all events; overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of the building; maintaining the budget and paying bills; overseeing accessions and cataloging of museum items; promoting museum events in the media and on the website; overseeing docent training and giving tours to school groups and other visitors if necessary; helping to plan and create exhibits; writing grants; and assisting the Board of Directors on other duties as needed.

The director is expected to provide leadership for creating a positive image within the community. A professional appearance and strong people skills are required. A background check is required.

The successful applicant will have:
A basic knowledge of Bell County history
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Past Perfect, and Quick Books
Basic book-keeping skills
Experience in supervising employees

The director is expected to work an average of 30 hours per week on a flexible schedule. The salary is $12,000 a year with paid holidays off. This position is for one year and may be renewed.

If interested, contact the Bell County Historical Society at (606) 242-0005 or [email protected] for an application.