I want to be clear about this. I was not "ragging" on anyone. I was asking a legitimate question in the hope of seeing the type of responses engendered. I was serious to find out what people think of such a posting. I can ask the question because my Trustees pay me $20,000 a year for an ostensibly part time position which is, in reality, time and a half. I am also on the staff of Boscobel Restoration, but being on the staff is very different from being the Director. With a one sentence question I've seen over a dozen responses.
I know why I do it. I love the site and the people I work with are devoted to what they do. We have people that have beem committed for 30, 40 and 50 years to this organization. I also happen to know museum Directors that have had positions like this and moved on to greater compensation (the only move possible in this situation) and look longingly at the position they left behind. Unlike many Directors, I generally have the support of my Trustees simply because nobody else wants to do what I do. There may be others reasons for that support but I wouldn't put words in the mouths of these good people.
So my point is, if you are not considering it, perhaps you should. Although many "Youthists" may not be willing to work as hard as they would have to to succeed at such a post. Thank you all for your considered opinions.
Richard de Koster
Executive Director
Constitution Island Association
West Point, New York
www.constitutionisland.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Nicholson
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 10:09 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: RE: Job Posting: Maryland Museum
We have been ragging on prospective employers who post jobs to this list for
a long time about not posting salaries. Now, here is one with the salary
listed, and we are ragging on them too.
Because they listed the salary, candidates who might be interested in the
job, but will not take part-time work for the salary listed, will not apply.
The job appears to be full-time to me, but obviously, this is all the board
feels it can pay at this time. I sure would like to know if they manage to
fill this position (can someone post a follow-up).
And, really, this is the equivalent of $29,000 to $35,000 PA, if it were
full-time. Not to bad, when you think about it. I sure don't want to
discourage anyone from posting salary ranges when they post jobs--it's a
piece of information that everyone would like to know.
Claudia
Claudia J. Nicholson
Curator
Museum Collections Department
Minnesota Historical Society
345 Kellogg Blvd. W.
St. Paul, MN 55102-1906
phone: 651/297-7442
FAX: 652/297-2967
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard de Koster [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 9:24 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Job Posting: Maryland Museum
Is it really possible to get a person with the skills to do everything
listed below at that salary?
Richard de Koster
Executive Director
Constitution Island Association
West Point, New York
-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf Of Mt Christian
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 7:49 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Job Posting: Maryland Museum
Hello All,
I'm posting this for a friend. Please pass this along to anyone would be
interested.
Thanks and take care,
Theresa Christian
SHADY SIDE RURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY, INC.
PART-TIME MUSEUM MANAGER
(JOB DESCRIPTION)
Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Board of Trustees:
The Museum Manager shall be responsible for the daily operations of the
Captain Salem Avery House Museum, a waterman’s museum on the Chesapeake
Bay in Shady Side, Maryland, including opening the Museum during public
access hours and days; computerization and maintenance of museum
collection and other databases; assuring compliance with security, fire,
health, historic and building regulations; and overseeing all
maintenance of the building, grounds, and landscaping.
The Museum Manager shall serve as Volunteer Coordinator, actively
seeking new participants, engaging existing volunteers in needed
endeavors, and working with committee chairs to assure adequate staffing
for all events. In addition, the Manager will coordinate exhibits and
events appropriate to the Museum’s mission. The Manager will seek and
write grant proposals for all phases of the Museum’s operations
including general operating funds, exhibits and events, education, and
consultants, and coordinate publications, including newsletter.
The Museum Manager shall act as liaison to museum, county, state, and
national individuals and organizations. The Manager shall evaluate
ongoing fiscal operations and propose new initiatives including, but not
limited to, internships, fiduciary, and endowment endeavors.
All duties and responsibilities of the Museum Manager are subject to
the approval and support of the Board of Trustees. Other duties as
assigned. Salary range: $14,500 - $17,500.
Qualifications
Leadership and communications skills required. Must have
demonstrable interpersonal and public relations skills and work
effectively with dedicated volunteers. Strong writing and computer
literacy skills expected. Experience in property management desired.
Minimum requirements: bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies,
Preservation, or related field and at least one year in museum
management preferred. Knowledge of, and interest in, Chesapeake Bay
history a plus.
Application Procedure:
See www.averyhouse.org for further information on the Museum. Send a
cover letter, resume, and a brief description of how the applicant would
enhance the Museum’s operations to the Shady Side Rural Heritage
Society, Inc., P. O. Box 89, Shady Side, Maryland 20764. Application
deadline: April 2, 2001.
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