Gaylord Building Site Director Ad

The Canal Corridor Association seeks a director for the Gaylord Building, a National Trust Historic Site.  The 14,000 sq ft building is an adaptively reused industrial building in historic Lockport, Illinois along the I&M Canal in the nation’s first National Heritage Corridor.  The building houses a restaurant, visitor center, and exhibit galleries.   www.gaylordbuilding.org

We seek a visionary, energetic director who will promote and advance the cultural and historic preservation importance, programming and financial condition of the building.  Duties: Interpretation and programming of exhibit and meeting spaces. Marketing and fund-raising.  Direct building preservation and oversee maintenance. At least 5 years historic site, heritage tourism, real estate, community revitalization or historic preservation experience with a degree in related field.  The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator able to interact positively and collaborate with various constituencies.  We need a diversely talented individual with the flexibility of mind and spirit. Must be prepared to participate extensively in community activities.  Please forward a cover letter and resume by September 16, 2005 to:  Gaylord Director Search, Canal Corridor Association, 200 West 8^th Street, Lockport, IL  60441, email [log in to unmask].  EOE/AA

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