The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum is looking for an Executive Director. The pertinent information follows:

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Job Annoucement, Executive Director
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The Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum (OCAM) in Rantoul, IL is the largest Aviation Museum in Illinois, with extensive collections of aircraft and other aviation artifacts, models, photographs, documents, oral, visual and written histories, and other materials of historical, technical, educational, and artistic significance. The famed 99th Pursuit Squadron (“The Tuskeegee Airmen”) was formed at the OCAM site in 1941.  The Museum is situated in a developing complex that includes the new “Korean War Veterans National Museum and Library” and the “Rantoul Historical Society”. 

OCAM is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to provide strong leadership and direction. The executive director is the chief operating officer of the museum, responsible for strategic and operational planning, fundraising, public relations, implementation of board policy, budgeting, marketing, and oversight of daily operations. The executive director reports directly to the Board of Directors and is also responsible for leading, managing, representing, and supporting a museum staff.

Successful candidates must be dedicated to the highest level of professional development and professionalism in all aspects of museum work, demonstrate excellent managerial and leadership skills, possess exemplary oral and written communication skills, and show proven experience in general fundraising, marketing, grant writing, and board relations. Public relations, team building, strong interpersonal skills, fiscal responsibility, are critical skills.  Successful candidates must also be able to inspire and lead a diverse cross-section of staff, board members and volunteers. Creative promotional and fundraising capabilities, fresh ideas about successful museum management and vision, a strong personality, and an interest in aviation and space history are pluses. Salary and benefits are negotiable.

Requirements:

4 year degree in museum science, history, anthropology, library science, business management or related field; Master's degree preferred. At least 3 years practical experience in museum management or administration; 5 years or more are preferred.  Strong skills in a full range of fund raising activities are preferred.

Application Requirements:

		Cover letter
		Resume
		3 writing samples 
		Portfolio of previous work (projects achievements, etc.)
		Contact information for at least three references

This Position will remain open until filled. Highest consideration will be given to applications received before 15 November, 2005.

Please send inquiries and applications to:

Executive Director Search Committee
Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
1011 Pacesetter Drive
Rantoul, Illinois 61866-3672
Phone: 1-217-893-1613, 1-877-RANTOUL (1-877-726-8685)
Fax:    1-217-892-5774.
Email: [log in to unmask]
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Thanks!

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Mark D. Hanson
Curator 
Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum 
1011 Pacesetter Drive 
Rantoul, Illinois   61866-3672
217-893-1613  ◦  217-892-5774 (fax) 
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