Museum Director | AYANA SAKA Museum

SAKA Museum is a cultural gem located within AYANA Resort in Jimbaran, Bali. Opening to the public in early 2024, SAKA will take visitors to embark on a captivating exploration of the Balinese Day of Silence, Nyepi, and a myriad of art and cultural expressions deeply intertwined with the Balinese principle of Tri Hita Karana. Learn more at www.sakamuseum.org.

As Museum Director, you will shape and oversee the overall strategic direction of the museum, ensuring the highest standards of excellence in curatorial, educational, and visitor experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and nurture solid relationships with stakeholders and effectively convey the museum's non-profit goals and educational significance.
• Team Leadership: Manage and inspire teams of museum & hospitality professionals, providing leadership and guidance in all aspects of museum operations for the successful execution of museum programs and initiatives.
• Promoting understanding of Bali and Balinese culture: Develop and implement strategies to promote understanding of Balinese culture to visitors. Oversee the planning and execution of educational initiatives in the form of exhibitions and programs.
• External Affairs: Develop partnerships with universities, cultural institutions, communities, curators, researchers and other relevant stakeholders to enhance museum’s collection and interpretation. Act as the museum's PR spokesperson to diverse audiences.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee the museum's budget, resource allocation, and financial sustainability.

• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in cultural institutions or museums.
• Familiarity with Balinese culture and genuine commitment to community engagement.
• Strong communication skills in both Indonesian and English.
• Proven leadership with effective stakeholders and team management abilities.