The Ventura County Museum of History & Art seeks an Executive Director
to lead a museum with over a half million dollar annual budget. The
Museum, established in 1913, is one of oldest in California. Located in
the City of Ventura, incorporated in 1866, a vital tourist center on the
coast between Malibu and Santa Barbara, the community provides an
excellent climate and place to live.
The 15,700 square-foot facility is located on city park property and is
fully paid for. Principal exhibits feature local history, a gallery for
changing art and history exhibits, a collection of one-fourth life-size
Historic FiguresŪ, and antique farm implements. Facilities include a
historical research library, and a museum store. An art collection
emphasizes the work of Ventura County artists. The paid staff numbers 8
full-time with 8 part-time employees. An effective, active docent
program is carried out by 130 docents.
The Board of Directors seeks a dynamic and knowledgeable museum
professional with excellent leadership, interpersonal, fund raising and
communications skills to lead and administer a dynamic institution.
Minimum qualifications: a advanced degree in museum studies, art history
or western history is desirable. Museum experience is also highly
desirable.
Salary and benefits competitive. Send resume and cover letter which
addresses experience, knowledge, skills and interest to: Search
Committee, Ventura County Museum of History & Art, Post Office Box 512,
Oxnard, California 93032.
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