Greetings:

On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Jackson Community College and of the
Board of Governors of the Michigan Space and Science Center, I am posting
the following position for Executive Director of the Michigan Space and
Science Center.  The Center, located on the campus of Jackson Community
College in Jackson Michigan, is about to enter the planning and fund
raising phase of a major renovation of the twenty-year-old facility.  The
Center seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic individual to lead the Center through
this exciting time and beyond.  The successful candidate will be challenged
by the needs to market the Center and fund raise to keep it healthy.  All
materials in response to this posting should be sent by mail or fax, no
later than 5:00 PM, Friday May 3rd, 1996 to:

Ms. Diane Fenby
Human Resources Department
Jackson Community College
2111 Emmons Road
Jackson,  MI  49201
Phone: (517) 787-0800  ext.114
Fax: (517) 789-1632


POSITION TITLE:  Executive Director
DEPARTMENT:  Michigan Space and Science Center (MS & SC)
SUPERVISOR:  Vice President for Community and Business Services,
Jackson Community College


POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
Program Coordinator
Gift Shop Attendant
Custodian
Student Workers
Contract Labor
Volunteers

Total number of employees supervised (Direct or Indirect) 8


BROAD FUNCTION

Be responsible for the preservation and promotion of the MS & SC in
accordance with policies and direction established by NASA, Smithsonian
Institute, MS & SC Board of Governors and the College Board of Trustees.
The director will have overall responsibility for fund raising, marketing,
budget preparation, grant-writing, business planning, maintenance of
National treasures, solicitation of space artifacts and hardware, and
creation of exhibits, programs and services.  The Director will determine
operational objectives and develop and administer procedures to ensure
meeting them.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and direct all staff and provide in-service training regarding
public relations, marketing, educational services and museum functions.

Perform curator responsibilities for exhibits, space artifacts and National
treasures in accordance with accepted museum practices and the contracts,
rules and regulations established by NASA and the Smithsonian Institution.
Keep abreast of the latest museum practices, space technology, and the
availability of artifacts within the space industry that will keep the MS &
SC engaging multi-faceted and reflect the rapid and prolific development of
science education and space technology.

Plan and develop on-going marketing, promotional and advertising campaigns
on the local, state and national level to ensure continuing interest in the
center.
Analyze and develop special programs, services, materials, educational
curriculum, seminars and events for a number of diversified public and
private groups including:  students, educators, scouts, tour operators,
senior citizens and the general public, that increases admissions, gains
public awareness and are revenue producing.

Examine and interpret statistical information regarding historical and
on-going attendance trends and demographic figures to ensure a proper
marketing program is in effect.  Determine yearly, seasonal schedule of
operational days and times and monitor State tourist and economic trends.

Assist in the production and presentation of traveling public programs
related to science and space technology and the MS & SC for all ages,
interest and educational levels, including programs for television, radio,
computer networks, newspapers, schools, universities and business and
industrial groups.

Coordinate with NASA officials direct channels of communications with
business leaders through dialogue, seminars and materials.  Maintain
community outreach program that encourages local and State groups to
utilize the MS & SC for public functions.

Solicit and coordinate chairpersons to head special committees regarding
volunteer activities, memberships, special events, seminars and general
activities.  Provide supervision, direction and policy interpretation to
employees, volunteers and contract labor.  Frequent contact with educators,
administrators, support personnel, volunteers, students, space enthusiasts,
tour groups and community residents in an information dissemination,
services and promotional capacity.


ADVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as an advisor and resource person for schools, organizations, special
interest groups, the media, college classes and elected officials.

COMMITTEES

Participate on college committees as required. Additional involvement with
community committees includes a lending institution, foundations, elected
officials, schools and businesses.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred . Background in
marketing, public relations, education, and administration a plus.

EXPERIENCE

Three to five years experience in the museum field related to marketing and
promotion, education, museum administration, budget, advertising and
administration.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Must be an individual with excellent communication skills who can work well
with a Board of Governors, Board of Trustees, NASA, Smithsonian, tour
operators, school groups and the general public.  Ability to determine
short and long range plans and budgets in a timely fashion as well as
create appropriate marketing efforts, programs, service and displays that
will ensure adequate revenues important.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range:  $30,000 to $35,000
Excellent benefits

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Matthew Linke
Planetarium Director
University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History
Ann Arbor,  Michigan
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