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 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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