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, $23 per hour 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, $15 per hour, with scheduled hours between Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00,  

Please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Applications accepted through Friday April 18, 2025
Start date to be determined