EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.  The Lehigh County Historical Society--one of the
largest in Pennsylvania with 9 historic sites and a library/archive--
seeks an executive director to administer the operations of the historical
society.  The executive director reports to a 27-member board of
directors, manages a budget of $750,000, and supervises a staff of 9.
Candidate should be fluent in professional standards for collections,
exhibits, education, and building preservation; have experience in
membership development and managing a capital campaign; as well as a
strong, working knowledge of nonprofit fiscal management.  Successful
candidate should be a self-starter who will lead the institution to the
next level, which may include a new home; possess the ability to develop
strategic direction through consensus; and be able to create an
atmosphere in which professional staff can prosper.  Salary range
$45,000-$60,000, depending on qualifications.  MA in history or related
field and 5-10 years substantive administrative experience in a museum
or other similar institution.  Previous experience in an historical
society desirable.  Send resume, short writing sample, and 3
profesional references by January 30, 1998 to:  Search Committee,
Attn.:  Robert M. McGovern, Jr., Lehigh County Historical Society,
Old Courthouse, PO Box 1548, Allentown, PA 18105-1548.
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Lehigh County Historical Society
Allentown, PA
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