Job Summary

Lyndhurst, a National Trust Historic Site in Tarrytown, NY, seeks a Director. The site is notable historically for its architecture, past owners, collections (11,000 objects and books displayed and stored), stunning location along the Hudson River, and widely recognized for its stellar interpretive programs and leadership in the museum field. The mansion at Lyndhurst was built in 1838 with a significant addition and furnishings designed by the original architect, A.J. Davis, in 1864-65. Lyndhurst is a seminal example of the Gothic Revival style. The 67 acre site includes the 40-room Gothic Revival stone mansion, stabilized greenhouse with service building, bowling alley, carriage house complex with museum gift and catering facility, swim tank building, gate house residence, modern maintenance facility/ wood shop, and two other residences on a picturesque landscape with numerous specimen trees.

Qualifications

We seek a visionary, energetic Director who will preserve, promote and advance the cultural importance and financial condition of the museum. Duties: Provide strong leadership and management. Set and manage budget. Direct fund-raising and marketing. Oversee: interpretive, curatorial, archival, preservation, and maintenance programs. At least 5 years museum and historic site background experience with an advanced degree in a related field preferred. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator able to effect positive interaction between the museum and the various constituencies of this culturally preeminent area. We need a diversely talented individual with the flexibility of mind and spirit to inspire others to carry the Lyndhurst legacy into the future.

To apply for this position, send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:

Attention: Lyndhurst Director Search
Office of Human Resources
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
fax: 202.588.6059
email: [log in to unmask]
(If applying by email, please include job title in the subject line.)

 

 

 

Max A. van Balgooy, Director of Interpretation and Education | Stewardship of Historic Sites | National Trust for Historic Preservation | 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC  20036 | Phone (202) 588-6242 | Fax (202) 588-6232 | [log in to unmask]

 

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