The position noted below has appeared in a number of professional bulletins; I
was asked to post
it to Museum-L today(5/14).  NOTE the deadline of Friday, 5/15.  If interested
please make use of
the FAX number at the end of the listing to send in the required materials.

Please direct any questions to Mike Blair at the phone number listed below and
not to this humble
messenger.  Thanks.

Doug Kendall
Curator of Domestic Life, State Historical Museum, Madison WI, USA.
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                   DIRECTOR OF INTERPRETATION

Museum Division of State Historical Society of Wisconsin seeks experienced,
professional exhibits designer to manage its exhibits and education programs.
The
Museum: offers 24,000 sf. of permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits; its
education program provides tours, public programming, and volunteer services;
and
has an annual attendance of 100,000 to 125,000.  Responsibilities include:
conceptualization, design, fabrication, and installation of interpretive
exhibits; project
management and supervision; multimedia development and maintenance; and
educational programming.  The ideal candidate will have: extensive interpretive
museum design experience and training, a substantial background in project
management, and significant knowledge of museum interpretation and education.
Salary range: high $30s to low $40s, depending upon qualifications.  Excellent
benefits.  The Society functions under an aggressive affirmative action program
and
minority candidates are encouraged to apply.  Apply with a resume and letter of
interest.  Be sure to describe in detail: 1) Academic training in exhibit
design,
museum studies, or related field; 2) interpretive exhibit design experience
(include
size, topic, and nature of exhibits); 3) leadership experience with exhibit
project
teams; and 4) knowledge of and experience with museum education.  Send
materials
by May 15, 1998 to: Mike Blair; State Historical Society of Wisconsin; 816
State
St.; Madison, WI 53706. Fax: (608) 264-6415.