Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizing & Visualizing the Vision for the Museum:

• Work closely with the promoters & key stakeholders of the group to develop and refine the vision of the museum,
• Develop the strategic direction and establish initiatives for a progressive & ever evolving museum. Seek to understand and internalize the legacy of the Adani Group, operating from a point of curiosity, learning what makes the institution unique as the fastest growing organization in the world.
• Visualize and execute the vision of the museum end-to-end.

• Building a World-Class Team:

• Get the right agencies, institutions and people working on the development of the museum. Lead a team of curators and researchers who would gather the required data and help curate the museum in accordance with vision for the museum.
• Direct policymaking, planning, staffing, and operations.
• Manage and lead the full-time staff, part-time staff, volunteers, and consultants, etc.
• Creation of a Thriving Institution within the Museum:

• Creating engaging programs and events that attract a diverse audience and foster a love of learning and innovation
• Lead and participate in all development activities, including developing relationships with foundations, corporations, artists, and individual services providers/donors that concern development of museum and curation of art and artifacts in the museum.
• Direct the museum's operations, to include education and public programming to develop a museum that is a living entity.
• Marketing & Communications:

• Serve as spokesperson and chief advocate for the Museum.
• Enhances the Museum's public image to expand interest and support.
• Directs the overall development of public relations and marketing initiatives.
• Establish strong partnerships in the community that can be leveraged to generate traction at the Museum.
• Additionally, the Museum Director would be responsible for setting up the directions for the website/APP/WAP for the Museum and getting it executed as well.
• Facility Management:

• Manage, secure, and maintain the property and facilities of the Museum.
• Administration, research, and collection maintenance are general, day-to-day museum director duties

Qualifications: * Passion and Background:

• Must be passionate about either of the following:

• History
• Arts & Culture
• Storytelling
• Design
• If not specifically from a museum-related background, candidates may also come from various other fields such as Events, Media and Entertainment, Exhibition Design, Marketing and Communications, or related disciplines.
• Core Skills and Experience:

• Strong track record of innovative projects, including technology-based and social media savvy strategies.
• Successful experience managing exhibition planning and implementation.
• Preferable someone with knowledge of museum techniques, publication, and educational activities.
• Proven track record of fostering a fun, creative, dynamic, and provocative museum atmosphere.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

• Emotional intelligence skills, including the ability to adapt to unforeseen situations, the ability to influence key stakeholders, and the ability to negotiate to achieve a desired outcome.
• Positive public relations and customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening skills and strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with a diverse group of individuals.
• Self-Evaluation and Growth:

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regards to leadership, performance, and professional growth.
• Language Skills:

• Bilingual (Hindi/English); Gujarati would be a plus

Skills Required