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From: "Irene Zenev" <[log in to unmask]>
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Cc: "Irene Zenev" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 9:04 AM
Subject: Job Announcement


> 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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