The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA) Board of Trustees is beginning a search on behalf of the Governor of Illinois that will lead to the Governor’s appointment of a new director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) sometime this fall.
The ALPLM Director is responsible for the administration, operations, exhibits, programs, educational outreach, scholarly initiatives, collections and promotion of the ALPLM and its complex in downtown Springfield, Illinois. The complex includes a reference library, museum, fully restored historic train station that serves as a visitor’s center and staging area, parking garage, and a small park.
The ALPLM Director oversees a staff of 85 state employees and a current budget of $10 million. There are 500 trained volunteers.
The candidate should be familiar with Illinois history, the Lincoln world, and national historical and cultural institutions. Success seeking funding sources for program support is a significant part of the job.
The candidate should be a seasoned professional able to work with other museums and libraries and able to accept the realities of working for state government with severe budget limitations.
To find out more, visit http://illinoishistory.gov/directorsearch/
Director, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Desk: 217-785-7930
Fax: 217-785-7937
www.illinois-history.gov
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