About the role
Museum directors lead and manage the operations of museums, which often involves a combination of administrative work and cultural leadership. They usually have a college education in museology, art history, cultural studies, or similar fields. Museum directors are responsible for developing the museum's strategic direction and ensuring that it fulfills its cultural-historical mission.Responsibilities
Museum directors have the overall responsibility for the museum's collections, exhibitions, and staff. They work with budgeting, marketing, and creating relationships with sponsors and other cultural institutions. Leading and developing the museum's operations in accordance with the board's guidelines and the museum's goals is a central part of their work.Skills and tools
Museum directors must have strong leadership qualities, knowledge of cultural heritage management, and experience in project management. They often use digital tools for collection management and exhibition planning. Communication skills, strategic thinking, and networking abilities are important skills in the role. Common competencies demanded by employers are personalansvar, budgetansvar and antikviteter/konst.