Deputy Director

Knock Knock Children's Museum

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

April 2023

Employee Classification: Full Time, Exempt, Salary

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, approximately 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (additional hours occasionally required for after-hours and weekend events, etc.)

Reports to: Executive Director

Job Purpose: To provide daily operational leadership to Knock Knock Children's Museum by setting the organizational and cultural tone, coordinating with the Executive Director on long-term planning and direction, and overseeing the management of all daily operations of the museum.

DESCRIPTION

Knock Knock Children's Museum is seeking a Deputy Director who will report directly to the Executive Director and provide leadership and guidance to all departments of the museum's team. The Deputy Director will oversee Knock Knock's day-to-day operations and administrative areas of the museum, including the management of museum facilities and grounds, ensuring that the museum operates efficiently, effectively, and safely. Core responsibilities include establishing administrative policies and procedures, supporting fundraising and communication strategies, as well as business planning, budgeting, and financial stewardship of museum resources. In addition, the Deputy Director will work collaboratively with board members and committee chairs to ensure Knock Knock operates with a clear strategic vision and effective trustee oversight.

The Deputy Director should be a collaborative team-builder, accountable, self-motivated, organized, creative, and passionate about Knock Knock's important mission to be the community spark for high-quality learning experiences through play for all children in the Capital Region and beyond. The ideal candidate is an experienced administrator who can earn the trust and respect of staff as well as motivate and inspire others to make the most of Knock Knock's significant human capital. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are essential for coordinating activities, drafting policies and procedures, and overseeing internal logistical planning and team awareness. The successful candidate will relish the opportunity to help establish Knock Knock as a vital and necessary educational resource and a family favorite destination.

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