Museum Director - Search Re-Opened Wistariahurst Museum, a municipally-owned and operated Victorian historic house museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts, seeks an innovative, enthusiastic individual to direct daily operations. The director will work under the authority of the Holyoke Historical Commission and will work closely with a full-time program supervisor, a non-profit membership organization, and an active team of volunteers, including docents. Responsibilities include the implementation of the strategic plan; financial management and fundraising, including grant writing; exhibition planning; collections management and care; marketing and publicity; supervision of restoration projects; and overseeing programming. Goals include broadening the impact of the institution in the community, diversifying the constituent base, and increasing volunteer support. Must have demonstrated leadership qualities, as well as excellent organizational, entrepreneurial, communication, and community-building skills. Master's degree or a minimum of five years related experience required. Full time municipal employee; excellent benefits; salary: $30,299 to $42,020 depending upon qualifications. Send cover letter, resume, and list of references by May 1, 2001 to Search Committee, Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. AA/EOE. If you would like to contact me through e-mail, please send queries to me at: Jill A. Hodnicki Search Committee Chair [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).