Fellow listers,
I am passing this message on for your information. Please contact person
listed below.
Terri McNichol
Museum Consultant and presenter on the panel "Getting Started: Involving
the Community in Exhibit Planning" at upcoming AAM Conference.
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POSITION OPEN
Director, Historic Speedwell
Historic Speedwell, a National Historic Landmark where the
electro-magnetic
telegraph was perfected in 1838, seeks an experienced professional for
the position of
Director. The Director plans, organizes and manages the overall
operation of Historic
Speedwell and, in partnership with the Board of Trustees, provides
direction and vision for
the Museum’s long-term growth and development.
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in museum studies, history or related field.
Experience in museum or education with knowledge of long-range planning,
administration, and fund-raising.
Strong communication skills, creativity, and initiative.
Impeccable integrity with the capability of providing effective
leadership, vision and strategic direction.
Ability to multi-task in an organized, efficient and responsible manner,
with strict attention
to budget and detail.
Computer skills required.
Send letter of application with salary expectation and resume to Kirsten
Hotchkiss, President, Board of Trustees, Historic Speedwell, 333
Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, no later than May 15, 2001, or
fax to (973) 540-0476, or e-mail to: [log in to unmask]
HISTORIC SPEEDWELL
TITLE: Director
REPORTS TO: The Board of Trustees
The Diretor plans, organizes and manages the overall operation of
Historic Speedwell and, in partnership with the Board of Trustees,
provides direction and vision for The Museum’s long-term growth and
development. He or she leads the staff, support organizations and the
membership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as chief administrator of Historic Speedwell with the
responsibilities of planning
and implementing all museum programs, appointing staff and supervising
the work and
professional standards of all museum personnel.
The Director is responsible for budget development and administration,
resource and
audience development, public and governmental relations, collections
care, educational and public programs, exhibitions and donor
cultivation, as well as performing and/or overseeing all research and
grant proposals.
Serves as the chief spokesperson for Historic Speedwell.
Provides leadership and direction in developing strategies and
implementing programs
that ensure sound financial operations.
Makes certain the maintenance of professional standards in the
acquisition, care and
documentation of the collection.
Ensures that management decisions are made in the context of the mission
of Historic Speedwell, available staff and financial resources,
established exhibition and educational
philosophies and established long-range plans.
With the Board of Trustees, supervises the design and implementation of
successful
corporate and individual membership drives and annual giving campaigns.
Coordinates special events/projects aimed to general population.
Promotes the museum through basic public relations and is responsible
for quarterly
newsletter and maintenance of web site.
Maintains positive contact with various museum constituencies (city,
county, misc.
associations, etc.)
Manages museum marketing and media efforts (i.e., brochures, flyers,
newsletter, press
and other media)
Manages Museum Gift Shop, tracking and maintaining inventory, ordering
stock
Manages museum property including rental property.
Responsible for housekeeping and general maintenance of buildings and
grounds.
Oversee building security, visitor safety and maintenance of facilities
and equipment.
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