The Kinney Pioneer Museum, Mason City, Iowa is hiring a Director and Assistant Director. The Kinney Pioneer Museum is open for visitors May through September, Tuesday through Saturday in the afternoon with tours by appointment. The museum’s focus on the history of North Iowa covers agriculture to hairdressing to the Colby Car Company and Harry’s Sweet Shop.
The successful candidates will have an interest in history and/or education. The job responsibilities for both positions include:
Monitoring the day to day activity at the museum
Creating and refreshing the exhibits
Clear email communication, word processing programs
Welcoming visitors
Organizing special events
Off season planning
Community engagement through social media
Coordinating volunteers
Accounting of cash for daily admission fees
The Director position is 24 hours a week with scheduled hours Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm, from April through September. From October through March the museum is closed to visitors. The director will work 24 hours per month focusing on tourism development, exhibitions planning and outreach. The director will also be responsible for managing staff and volunteers, and making reports to the board.
The Assistant Director is a seasonal position, May through September working 20 hours a week, with scheduled hours between Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00,
Please send resume and cover letter to
directorkinneypioneermuseum@gmail.com
Applications accepted through Friday April 18, 2025
Start date to be determined
