I am posting this on behalf of the Augusta Museum of History; please contact them at 706-722-8454, if you have questions regarding this position. The Augusta Museum of History is seeking a full-time, professional executive director with a passion for history. The museum is a private, non-profit, 69,000 square-foot regional history museum located on the Riverwalk in downtown Augusta, Georgia. The museum also manages the historic house museum, 1797 Ezekiel Harris House. The museum employs a staff of 15 full and part-time employees. It has an active membership of over 800. The successful candidate will possess the following skills and characteristics: strong background in historical institution (museum, house, etc.) management; excellent organizational skills; ability to work effectively with local government; proven short- and long-term strategic planning skills that are innovative and future focused; ability to create synergy in volunteer and staff relationships; capacity to maintain strict quality standards while embracing creativity and flexibility; strong work ethic with enthusiasm and dedication to step into multiple roles. The successful candidate will meet the following requirements: Master's degree in museum studies, American history, or other related field or equivalent experience. A minimum of 6 years management experience is preferred. Proven fundraising, financial/budgetary management, grant writing and marketing skills are essential. Excellent public speaking, interpersonal communication and writing skills are required. Send cover letter and resume including salary history, references and writing sample to Search Committee, Augusta Museum of History, 560 Reynolds St., Augusta, GA 30901 by March 31, 2005. ========================================================= 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).