Iredell Museums is governed by a Board of Directors. Fiscal accountability is maintained through policies adopted by the board and upheld by a treasurer, as well as through the separate services of a Certified Public Accountant. Funding comes from a variety of state, local and private sources, as well as from earned income. Additionally, the Museum employs an Operations Manager, Programs Coordinator and Assistant, and a Visitor Services Coordinator. 

OUR STAFF

Angel Johnston: Operations Manager
Angel was born and raised in Statesville and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in History. A trained archaeologist, she has experience excavating 18th and 19th century sites in Northern Virginia, where she interpreted active excavations to thousands of visitors and was an archaeology camp counselor to middle-school children. She is a former education intern at the Gaston County Museum, where she developed and participated in educational programs and tours. Now the Programs & Operations Manager, Angel started working at the Museum in 2015, and is responsible for all aspects of the daily operations of the Museum. ​

Melanie Vaughn: Program Assistant
Melanie grew up in Statesville and as a child visited the Iredell Museum’s mummy at the Museum Road location. As an adult, Melanie spent close to 25 years in the Charlotte area and on the North Carolina coast as a professional Christian educator in local United Methodist churches. She developed and coordinated programs for hundreds of children and youth in many different settings. One of her passions is helping kids connect to the past and guiding them toward their future through hands-on experiences. Melanie earned her BA in Christian Education from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, NC, and is attending graduate school through the School of Social Work at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Distance Ed campus in Winston-Salem.

​Hadley Mason: Programs & Marketing Coordinator
Hadley was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina and recently graduated from UNC Charlotte with a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology with a minor in History. She is a former intern at the King’s Mountain Historical Museum, as well as Middleton Place Foundation in Charleston, SC. In spring of 2018, she traveled to Bolivia and saw several pre-Columbian archeological sites. She hopes go back to South America soon to visit Bolivia again as well as Peru and Brazil. Hadley enjoys all types of history but her strong suit is American History. Hadley’s passion is educating others through living history interpretation. Museum work is her calling and one day she hopes to be a curator and living in Charleston, SC. 

We're Hiring!

Programs & Operations Manager
The Programs & Operations Manager of Iredell Museums is the main face of the Museum, both on-site and out in the community. The Manager oversees all aspects of programming and events related to membership and education, management of museum building and historic structures, and serves as a liaison to the community.
The Manager is a full-time (40hrs/week) position, with a benefits stipend. Salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Museum staff and the Museum facility
• In partnership with the Board, develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Museum
• Work with Board of Directors to oversee all finances and development operations
• Oversee the overall exhibition and program development of the museum, including developing high-quality exhibitions, programs and activities (including experiences for school, family, youth, adult, and community audiences)
• Oversee and participate in all educational programs for children and adults
• Manage all membership activities using PastPerfect database software
• Create and maintain community partnerships with educational organizations, local businesses, and others
• Manage volunteers and volunteer activities
• Provide direction for and supervise 2-3 part-time staff members
• Manage Museum’s collection of historical artifacts, photographs, documents, and textiles
• Communicate effectively with Board Members and staff
• Develop and oversee a marketing and strategic communications program in support of the Museum’s goals
• Participate in fundraising activities, including grant writing, to support the Museum’s exhibits, initiatives, and educational programs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws as well as financial reporting and audit requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master's degree preferred, in History, Museum Studies, or a related field, plus three years of progressively responsible experience in planning, directing, and managing all aspects of a museum, historical institution, or non-profit organization (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the museum field and current museum practices
• Curatorial and/or interpretive experience in a museum or related organization
• Ability to work closely and effectively with a Board of Directors
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, staff, officials from governmental and private organizations, and the general public
• Demonstrated experience in supervising, planning, and developing complex projects, such as museum exhibits or educational programs
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, marketing and strategic communications, and working with membership organizations
• Outstanding writing and public speaking skills

To apply: submit resume, cover letter, and at least two references to Angel Johnston, at ajohnston@iredellmuseums.org.

OUR BOARD

Amy Lawton - President  
Vacant - Vice President
Carol Ciampanella - Treasurer
Amy Fuhrman - Secretary
Sandra Campbell - Board Member Emeritus

Dawne Clark
Caitlin Gordon
Jennifer Griggs                    
Will Long 
Melinda Manning                                         
Carey Parker
Jason Petree