Southwest Archivists is hiring: Director | Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Librar
Southwest Archivists, Austin, TX, United States, 78716
Director | Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum (Austin, TX)
The National Archives and Records Administration is hiring a Director for the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum located in Austin, TX. The 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 to the general public.
The application period is open between August 22, 2024 to September 20, 2024.
Salary Range: $147,649 - $221,900 per year
The Director, Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum will:
- Be responsible for planning, directing, and administering all programs and activities of the library and museum.
- Plan and direct the archival program and activities of the library, which contains the papers of Lyndon Johnson, including his Presidential materials for the period of his tenure, his Vice Presidential materials and materials from his service in the House and Senate; the papers of persons such as cabinet officers, heads of Federal agencies, members of Congress, political leaders, as well as national political organizations; books and audiovisual materials for the period of his tenure and 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, and establish historical context/relevance to current issues.
- Maintain close working relations with the former President's family and the LBJ Foundation, 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, including the University of Texas, to develop joint initiatives related to the holdings of the library.
- Provide leadership, policy development, program accountability, budget formulation, strategic planning for the library in context with NARA's overall strategic plan and annual budget operating plans and budget.