Museum Manager (Local Government)
びじゅつかんかんりしゃ（ちほうこうきょうだんたい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
A managerial position in a local government's museum, comprehensively responsible for exhibition planning, facility operations, budget management, regional collaboration, and more.
Description
Museum Managers (Local Government) serve as the operational management leaders of public museums, overseeing the planning of exhibitions, preservation and management of collections, facility operations, budget formulation and management, personnel management, public relations activities, regional collaboration, and educational outreach programs. Based on the local government's cultural policies, they formulate the museum's mission and vision, coordinate and negotiate with related organizations, citizens, and experts, and promote efficient and sustainable operations.
Future Outlook
Due to the increasing importance of regional cultural promotion and tourism promotion, expertise in public museum operations will be even more in demand. Skills in ICT-utilized online exhibitions and digital archiving will also become more important in the future.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Capable of creative thinking / Good at coordination / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Civil Servant Benefits / Department Transfers / Full-time / On-site Response
Career Path
Local Civil Servant → Curator → Deputy Director → Director → Director in Charge of Cultural Administration
Required Skills
Budget Management / Collection Management / Exhibition Planning / Project Management / Public Relations Communication / Report Writing
Recommended Skills
Cultural Policy Knowledge / Data Analysis / Language Skills (English) / Network Building / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary when managing and displaying artworks. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is a lot of coordination and negotiation with staff and external stakeholders. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative thinking is required for planning attractive exhibitions. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because they lead facility operations and proactively implement improvements. |
| Planning & Organization | High planning ability is necessary for planning and operating exhibitions and events. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly indoor work, so there is little heavy physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- Curator Qualification
- Local Government Civil Service Exam
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