Director of Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center
Director of Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center
(Administrative Officer)
(Job Opening ID #514117)
Full-time position available with KCMO’s Parks & Recreation Department, Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 MLK Boulevard.
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Oversees the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center. Manages facility rentals. Develops/implements educational and public programs, exhibitions, events, community partnerships. Develops and oversees the annual operating budget with support from the department. Develops the annual earned/contributed revenue sources. Writes/manages grants, sponsorship requests, etc. Participates in the development/execution of fundraising activities. Develops/oversees the strategic/business plans with support from the department. Develops, implements, oversees a marketing plan with promotional activities and public relations, including
social media, advertisements, print/digital collateral, etc. Hires, trains, supervises staff, contractors/consultants, volunteers, interns. Serves as liaison to the Friends of Bruce R. Watkins, a nonprofit organization that supports the Center and owns a collection of historical materials stored at the Center.
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 3 years of progressively responsible, professional experience in business or public sector administration, with at least 2 years at the level of the City’s Senior Administrative Assistant; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience, with at least 3 years at the level of the City’s Senior Administrative Assistant. Preference given to candidates with a Degree in African
American Studies.
Salary Range: $4,065-$6,769/month.
Application Deadline Date: November 22, 2021.
EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.