Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum Seeks a Director
Summary
This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Serves as Director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and administering all programs and activities of the library and museum. The library presents the era of the President to scholars, students, journalists, producers of mass media, public officials, and the general public.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.
Duties
As Director, Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, you will:
– Be responsible for planning, directing, and administering all programs and activities of the library and museum.
– Plan and direct the archival program of the library, which contains the papers of Harry Truman including the Presidential materials for the period of his tenure and his Vice Presidential materials; the papers of persons such as cabinet officers, heads of Federal agencies, members of Congress, and political leaders; audiovisual materials for the period of his tenure; and artifact collections of museum objects and memorabilia related to the President and his times.
– Direct the development and implementation of exhibitions and public and educational programs relevant to the mission of the library, which are designed to increase knowledge of and connection to history, increase civic engagement, and establish historical context for current issues.
– Maintain close working relationships with the former President’s family and the Truman Library Institute, particularly in developing and sustaining partnership ventures and programs that enhance the growth and reputation of the library as a dynamic museum and center of public scholarship and service.
– Develop cooperative working relationships with academic, cultural and non-profit organizations to establish joint initiatives related to the holdings of the library.
– Provide leadership, policy development, program accountability, budget formulation, and strategic planning for the library, in context with NARA’s overall strategic plan, annual budget and operating plans.
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