Executive Director

The Colburn Earth Science Museum, Asheville, NC is seeking an individual 
to make the museum “THE” center for Earth Science Education in Western 
North Carolina. The institution is poised for significant growth and is in 
need of an energetic, talented professional to help lead and grow the 
museum,

The executive director is responsible for three full-time employees, 
development, financial and strategic planning, museum operations, program 
development and outreach to the local community. The museum maintains a 
strong educational program for local schools, home school students and 
individuals. 

Qualifications for the job include a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a 
natural science field (mineralogy, geology, other earth sciences), 
business administration, non-profit management or museum studies. An 
advanced degree is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate 
proven development experience, communication skills and experience in 
financial and personnel management. Personal computer experience is 
required and museum or other non-profit experience a plus. Salary is 
commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send cover letter, resume 
and references to: Search Committee, Colburn Earth Science Museum, PO Box 
1617, Asheville, NC 28802.

The Colburn Museum, a collections-based institution, is located in Pack 
Place, an educational science and art facility in the heart of Asheville. 
The Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit the website at 
http://www.colburnmuseum.org for more information. 

Asheville is a progressive city located in the beautiful Blue Ridge 
Mountains of Western North Carolina and is the business, cultural and 
medical center of the region. The city is a tourist destination for the 
Southeastern US and, as such, has the cultural, entertainment and 
recreational resources of many larger cities. Asheville regularly finishes 
as one of the top 10 cities in the US in many surveys and listings 
for “livability” factors.

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