Museum-L subscribers,

The deadline for the position described below has been extended until
June 29, 1998.  Those who applied under the previous May 15, 1998
deadline are still under consideration and need not apply again.  Please
contact Mike Blair at the address and phone numbers below for all
related information, as I am only the messenger.

Thanks.

Doug Kendall
Curator of Domestic Life
Museum Division, State Historical Society of Wisconsin.

          Director of Interpretation --Deadline Extended

Museum Division of State Historical Society of Wisconsin seeks
experienced, professional
exhibits designer to manage its exhibits and education programs.  The
Museum: offers 24,000 sf.
of permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits; its education program
provides tours, public
programming, and volunteer services; and has an annual attendance of
100,000 to 125,000.
Responsibilities include: conceptualization, design, fabrication, and
installation of interpretive
exhibits; project management and supervision; multimedia development and
maintenance; and
educational programming.   The ideal candidate will have: extensive
interpretive museum design
experience and training, a substantial background in project management,
and significant
knowledge of museum interpretation and education.  Salary range high
$30's to low $40's
depending on qualifications.  Excellent benefits.  The Society is
functioning under an aggressive
affirmative action program and minority candidates are encouraged to
apply.  Apply with resume
and letter of interest.  Be sure to describe in detail: (1) Academic
training in exhibit design,
museum studies, or a related field, (2) interpretive exhibit design
experience (including size, topic
& nature of exhibits), (3) leadership experience with exhibit project
teams, and (4) knowledge of
and experience with museum education.  Send materials by June 29, 1998
to Mike Blair,
Personnel, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 816 State Street,
Madison, WI 53706.  Fax: 608
264 6415