At 3:35 PM 1/15/96, David Lintz wrote:
>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
>
>Director of Operations
>Strecker Museum Complex/Department of Museum Studies
>Baylor University
>Waco, TX 76798
>
> The Strecker Museum Complex/Department of Museum Studies at Baylor
>University is seeking an individual with a diverse background in all phases of
>museum operations to supervise the daily activities of the personnel and
>facilities encompassing the Complex: the Strecker Museum, the Gov. Bill and
>Vara Daniel Historic Village, and the Ollie Mae Moen Discovery Center. The
>successful candidate for this position will serve in a staff position as
>Director of Operations for the museum, reporting to the Director of the
>Strecker Museum Complex and the Chair of Museum Studies, and may serve as a
>faculty member in the Museum Studies undergraduate and graduate programs at
>Baylor University.
> The applicant/candidate must demonstate strong management skills and have
>proven communication/teaching ability with adequate academic background in the
>field to qualify for an Assistant Professorship in the Department of Museum
>Studies. Some experience in development of new building design, construction,
>and maintenance is essential.
> Qualificatins being sought are:
>1) Formal academic training, preferably with a terminal degree plus
>professional experience enabling the individual to teach in Museum Studies.
>2) Minimum of 5 years experience in an administrative position in a museum
>including financial planning, budget preparation, and grant writing.
>3) Scholarly publications, completed exhibits, and/or major public
>interpretive programs demonstrating familiarity with cultural materials and/or
>scientific specimens.
>4) Ability to read blueprints, plan and carry out all forms of
>construction/fabrication, and schedule various contractors to achieve maximum
>efficiency and cost savings.
>5) Demonstrated knowledge of collections care and proper storage practices
>including archival, photographic, library, and information management.
>6) Knowledge and experience to maintain all physical facilities for most
>efficient use of resources both human and energy (electrical, HVAC,
>filtration, etc.) to provide staff, students, and visitors the best conditions
>in which to perform their duties, studies, and enjoy the exhibits.
>7) Demonstrated ability to research, schedule, plan, and prepare exhibits
>(temporary, traveling, and permanent) for use in and by the Museum Complex and
>Department of Museum Studies. A working knowledge of available resources and
>traveling exhibition opportunities is a must.
>8) Demonstated public speaking ability for live audiences of all sizes,
>academic classes and seminars, and the mass media, including television and
>films.
>9) Demonstrated knowledge of legal concerns related to museums including
>copyright laws, ADA, OSHA, and other federal guidelines encompassing all
>museum functions and activities, and the ability to maintain hazardous
>materials, inventory, and training.
>10) Proven record of participation in professional associations and
>organizations preferably in leadership and/or planning roles.
>
>Please send or fax (817-755-3819) a letter of application, resume, and
>references to: Personnel Services
>Baylor University
>P.O. Box 97053
>Waco, TX 76798
>
>(817)755-2219
>
>Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention
>of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer,
>Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities
>to apply.
Hey you forgot the must be able to walk on water part....
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