Please pass on to anyone you know who might be interested. This is an
excellent opportunity for someone!!
If you have inquiries, Ms Ostrom is out of town until Aug. 3, but I
could answer some questions.
Lucy Sperlin
Search Committee
Chico Museum Association
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Chico, in the Sacramento Valley of northern California, is an historic
agricultural market town with a State university which has strong
programs in Agriculture, Museum Studies, Archeology and Tourism, and is
one of the most livable communities in the north state (100K + pop).
The Chico Museum Association is seeking an energetic, far-sighted
Executive Director to oversee development of an existing downtown
regional museum and the recently acquired Patrick Ranch, a National
Trust level farm site of 28 acres (endowed) with a highly significant
historic house and second related house to be moved to the site. Assets
include extensive associated collections from both houses, environmental
and archeological resources, agricultural equipment and a remnant
pre-agriculture environment. The site is expected to become a major
regional tourist destination.
Major responsibilities:
Serve as chief administrator of museum and historic site, working
closely with the Board on policy and physical, financial, and systemic
procedures.
Guide interpretive planning, staff/volunteer development, and programs
for adult and school age audiences.
Seek public and private funds
Oversee general maintenance of the buildings, collections, and grounds.
Requirements:
Graduate degree with at least five years in a Senior Staff position in a
museum of comparable size and complexity; strong background in one or
more of the following areas: business management, administration,
historic preservation, and fund raising with a broad working knowledge
of the other three areas; demonstrated ability in human and financial
management, planning, fund raising, marketing, internal and external
communication and intellectual leadership.
Criteria: Experience developing an historic farm museum, strength in
fundraising, and knowledge of museum practices are essential.
Non-profit management and Board development experience preferred. A
strong subject matter background in Public History, Anthropology,
Historic Preservation, or related field is a plus.
The position requires passion, commitment, sense of humor, flexibility,
and proven leadership qualities with a talent for motivating others and
building consensus, as well as excellent organizational, interpersonal,
and written/oral communications skill.
Salary & benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.
Position open until filled. Screening begins August 15, 2004. Send
letter, vitae or resume, and three professional references
to:
Nancy Ostrom, Search Committee Chair
Chico Museum Association
141 Salem St.
Chico California 95928
530 894-1733
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