Park Executive Director for Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park

Position: Park Executive Director for Ogden’s George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park
 
Job Goal: To implement the Dinosaur Parks Mission through active management of staff, programs, fundraising, and educational activities.
 
Salary Range:  $75,000 - $100,000 per year salary, plus bonus potential based upon park performance.
 
Reports to: Board of Directors (Executive Board & General Board)
 
Supervises: Entire Museum Management team, all staff members, and Park Volunteers
 
Work Hours: Full-Time Salaried Exempt Position, including some weekends and holidays (includes Sick Leave & PTO)
 
Ideal Candidates possess the following skills:

• Park / Museum Management Experience
• Exceptional communication and follow-through.
• Experience writing and applying for Grants.
• Experience working with municipalities.
• HR & Employee Management
• Finance Experience (balance sheet, P&L Statements)
• Dynamic and able to think outside the box.
• Enthusiastic about community education
• Experience working with Non-Profit Organizations

• Directs Park operations.
• Designs guest service experience and oversees the guest services department directly.
• Manages Park finances under Board direction, including keeping accurate financial records.
• Communicates with the Board and enacts Board policies.
• Writes and fulfills grants together with management staff.
• Oversees marketing and website.
• Manages staff and volunteers.
• Coordinates Park projects
• Networks with community partners and other organizations

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with the Board of Directors.
• Coordinates all Board-related activities and meetings with Board Secretary
• Creates procedures to carry out policies set by the Board.
• Manages the daily operation of the Park to establish and maintain its financial stability.
• Helps to identify grants and other funding sources, selects and develops grant projects, and prepares information for grants.
• Oversees all contracts and financial records including donor and grant records.
• Provide monthly reporting on financial and attendance figures to Dinosaur Park Foundation members and appropriate Ogden City officials.
• Maintains the Park's policy manual through coordination with the Dinosaur Park Foundation Board.
• Protects and maintains the Park's assets in concert with and coordinating the efforts of the Maintenance Director and Education Director
• Assists the Board of Directors in planning and implementing strategic business plans.
• Serves on all Board committees or assigns a management staff member to such committees.
• Assists the Board in developing short- and long-term operational, capital, and project budgets.
• Supervises all employees of the park and provides clear leadership.
• Assists the Board of Directors by defining staff assignments, staff roles, and responsibilities.
• Assists Board in providing applicants for employment for review and hire.
• Trains staff through regular staff meetings or assigns management staff to hold needed training.
• Presides over regular management meetings at least monthly.
• Executes all contracts as approved by Dinosaur Park Board.
• Works with the Park Education Director to develop exhibits, including needed repairs and exhibit expansion.
• Works with the Park Events Coordinator to schedule and oversee special events.
• Pursues continuing education in business management and relevant paleontology, geology, and other science issues in order to provide and support training initiatives.
• Serves as a spokesperson representing the Dinosaur Park.
• Serves on other boards and committees whose goals are compatible with the Park's mission.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Board of directors.
• Manages Museum's website (with help from outsourced Marketing)