Good afternoon,
George Washington’s Mount Vernon has an exciting upcoming opportunity within our Historic Preservation and Collections Department.  Please find information detailing the requirements below.  Interested candidates may apply via our website following the link below:
http://www.mountvernon.org/about/employment/open-positions-at-mount-vernon/?gnk=job&gni=8a7885a963b92e600163e0cde62b14e0&gns=Museum-L%20Listserv

Thank You for any assistance in posting the position!
Regards,

Leah Noce
Human Resources
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon
P.O. Box 110, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121
O: 703.799.5081 | F: 703.780.8320
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Senior Vice President, Historic Preservation and Collections

Introduction:
Since the 1850s, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA) has been a leader at the forefront of historic preservation in the United States, maintaining the home and estate of George Washington to the highest standards and establishing the model of whole place preservation, while pioneering historic collections management and interpretation.

With sixteen original eighteenth-century buildings including the iconic mansion house, sixteen reconstructed or replica structures as well as over four hundred acres of original landscape, including gardens and managed forests, the historic property is one of the best preserved, complete, and most carefully documented of any eighteenth-century site in the world. In addition to the historic structures and grounds, Mount Vernon has an irreplaceable and world-renowned collection of fine and decorative art owned by or related to George and Martha Washington and their family, as well as period pieces similar to documented Mount Vernon objects.

A museum and education center, exhibition space throughout the historic property, conservation labs, and a fully staffed research library allow the historic preservation and collections team to remain continually at the forefront of research and interpretation in historic preservation. The department fosters a comprehensive approach to historic preservation at Mount Vernon, uniting the historic architecture, collections, archaeological sites, landscape, heritage breed and period appropriate animals as well as gardens and forests in a holistic manner. As a unified group, the HP&C Department at Mount Vernon has become a model in the field for the integration of research and stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Vice-President for Historic Preservation and Collections is a compelling opportunity for a visionary leader to head the preservation mission and is charged with overseeing the preservation and research of Mount Vernon’s historic core and landscape and fulfilling the longstanding preservation mission of the MVLA. The Sr. VP is responsible for maintaining the estate’s historical accuracy and for prioritizing work so that all of Mount Vernon’s cultural resources will last for generations. The role works collaboratively with the Preservation and Collections committees of the Board and helps to fundraise and educate donors and friends about the ongoing work of maintaining and interpreting the storied site. The Sr. VP oversees a large and diverse team of specialists in curatorial, preservation, historic architecture, museum studies, archaeology, collections management and conservation, horticulture and husbandry. The individual will manage, mentor, and inspire this essential team to achieve the mission of the MVLA.

- Directs the priorities and work of the architecture, archaeology, collections, curatorial, and horticulture divisions, working with staff to establish best practices and objectives for the long-term preservation of the estate and MVLA collections.
- Engages with the President, the Board, Senior Vice President for Development, and staff to cultivate donors and raise needed funds for preservation initiatives, collections acquisitions, exhibitions, and special projects.
- Oversees the exhibition of the MVLA’s collections, ensuring that both temporary and permanent displays, both on and off the estate, are related to the MVLA mission, and are of the highest quality and reflective of innovative scholarship.
- Develops long-range funding needs for the department, annual departmental budget, and project budgets. Manages departmental budget and expenditures from restricted departmental endowments and spendable funds.
- Works closely and collaboratively with the president and senior management team to provide cohesive administration and promotion of the estate’s cultural resources. Includes establishing open lines of communication between HP&C staff and staff at all levels across the estate.
- Assists the President, Viewshed Committee, and Board with the preservation of the Mount Vernon viewshed, working closely with partner individuals, citizen groups, institutions, and governments.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with colleagues, scholars, and institutions in the historic preservation and collections arena, in leading best practices for museums and historic sites.
- Represents Mount Vernon, its history, collections, and preservation mission to broad audiences via lectures, publications, fund raising events, special programs, and the media.

Qualifications:
·         Demonstrate leadership experience in one or more of the following disciplines: historic preservation, American decorative and fine arts, architectural history, archaeology, horticulture, or a related field with an MA or higher in an appropriate discipline
·         Ten years of professional experience in the historic preservation or museum field, with strong supervisory or managerial experience
·         Demonstrated ability to raise funds, cultivate donor relationships, and steward supporters as well as manage complex budgets and projects required
·         Ideal leader in this role will demonstrate a proven ability to recruit, retain, inspire, and mentor staff
·         Willingness to work collaboratively at the senior level to help formulate and execute the strategic vision of the leadership team, and represent the strong traditions and culture of respect and graciousness of the MVLA
To Apply:

Applicants should submit a cover letter emphasizing interest in the position with accompanying resume and references via the website using the link:
http://www.mountvernon.org/about/employment/open-positions-at-mount-vernon/?gnk=job&gni=8a7885a963b92e600163e0cde62b14e0&gns=Museum-L%20Listserv

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. All inquiries, nominations or referrals may be sent in confidence to: Leah Noce in Human Resources:  [log in to unmask]

Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer




















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