Museum Director
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
At a Glance
Museum Director. Top skills: Microsoft Excel, Communication, Microsoft Office.
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
General and Operations Managers
Median Wage
$102,950/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.4%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Marketing
Fundraising
Communication Strategies
Lecturing
Conflict Resolution
Salesforce
Adult Education
Art Education
Curation
Accounting
Exhibitions
Common Skills (18)
Communication
Microsoft Office
Management
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Public Speaking
Presentations
Detail Oriented
Spreadsheets
Advocacy
Research
Supervision
Problem Solving
Teaching
Computer Literacy
Tactfulness
Related Specializations
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