DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITS AND EDUCATION.  The Museum Division of the State
Historical Museum of Wisconsin (Madison) 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 and public programming; and it has an
annual attendance of 100,000.  Responsibilities include: conceptualization,
design, fabrication, and installation of interpretive exhibits; project
management and supervision; multimedia development and maintenance; and
administration of educational programming.   The Director of Exhibits &
Education will play a key role in the conceptualization, planning, design,
and installation of a revised or new museum facility which will include new
exhibits and program spaces.  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: $38,085-$45,702 depending on qualifications.
Excellent benefits.  The Society is functioning under an aggressive
affirmative action program and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Apply with an Application for State Employment form (DER-MRS-38) which can
be obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Employment Relations internet
website at http://der.state.wi/static/appmat.htm, and a detailed resume and
letter of interest (no more than 10 pages total).  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 February 15, 2000 to Sandy Nelson, Personnel, State
Historical Society of Wisconsin, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706.  Fax:
608-264-6415.


Please bill to:
Paul Bourcier
State Historical Society of Wisconsin
816 State St.
Madison, WI  53706

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