Job Announcement

The Manchester Historic Association, a museum and library located in
south-central New Hampshire, seeks and Executive Director to administer the
operations of the Association on behlaf of the Board of Trustees.  The MHA has
a full time staff of four, a part time staff of six, a membership base of 600,
and an operating budget of $250,000.  The Director is the chief executive
officer of the Association and directs, manages, and administers the museum's
general operations, and supervises staff.  The Director provides leadership and
support for all MHA fundraising including the completion of the second and
final phase of a $3 million capital campaign, and collaborates with Trustees
for institutional planning and board development.  Candidates must have an MA
in history or museum studies, at least five years administrative experience in
a museum setting, strong curatorial skills, ability to promote the MHJA to the
community, and a successful record of exhibit or program development.
Knowledge of historic preservation and American industrial/social history are
important.  Competitive salary and benefit package provided.  Submit letter of
interest, resume, salary requirements and three references to: Chair, Search
Committee, Manchester Historic Associaiton, 129 Amherst Street, Manchester, NH
03101.

11/26/97