Executive Director
The Benton County Historical Society and Museum, located in the beautiful
Willamette Valley of western Oregon, seeks an Executive Director to
collaborate with the Board of Directors and lead the organization through
its next phase of development. The Museum is housed in the Philomath
College building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The
Society is currently raising funds to develop an additional facility in
nearby Corvallis to house the Horner Collection. This collection includes
60,000+ artifacts and was closed to the public by Oregon State University
in 1995.
The Executive Director will oversee the completion of the current capital
campaign, building renovation for the new facility, moving and storage of
collections, and installation of exhibits. S/he will continue to direct
grant writing, fund raising, long-range planning, exhibits, programs,
policies, and budgets for the two facilities, while inspiring staff and
institutional growth.
The ideal candidate will have three to six years of museum management
experience with a proven record of fund raising, staff supervision, and
public relations success. S/he will have excellent administrative skills,
and the ability to develop and sustain positive, productive relationships
with individuals, governing bodies, constituents, and other agencies.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.
Qualifications: Master's degree in Museum Studies or related field
preferred; prior successful non-profit leadership and proven fund raising
ability required.
Please provide a letter of interest describing your experience and
accomplishments in fund raising, museum management, and community relations
to the Search Committee. Your application should also include a resume,
salary history, and three references. Submit application to: Search
Committee, Benton County Historical Society, PO Box 35, Philomath, Oregon,
97370. Deadline for applications is September 30, 2004. For more
information, visit www.bentoncountymuseum.org

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