I have been asked by the National Museum of Ireland to post the following information on vacancies. Please can you put the enclosed document on an appropriate bulletin board or wherever it can do most good. It is the text as it appears in the Irish Times which is fortunately available on line http://www.irish- times.com.ie) as a daily paper and searchable archive. VACANCIES IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND Advertised in the Irish Independent 20 February 1997 and in the Irish Times 21 February 1997 Applications are invited for the following positions to be filled on the basis of 5 year contracts. HEAD OF SERVICES (Ref. 1/97) Salary: IR36,263 per annum Responsible for: Assisting in the overall management of the Museum, co- ordinating all Museum aspects of the Collins Barracks development; developing and managing the departments concerned with Conservation, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Photography and Graphic Art, Education. Qualifications and Attributes: A proven track record in Management and possessing a high level of administrative, financial, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to bring a goal orientated approach to the operations of the Museum. Good leadership qualities and an ability to motivate a multi- disciplinary staff. HEAD OF CONSERVATION (Ref. 2/97) Salary: IR30,601 per annum Responsible for: Developing and implementing the highest standards of conservation for the collections including setting up a conservation laboratory for the National Museum, which will service the needs of all the divisions. Qualifications and Attributes: A recognised honours degree in conservation, or an honours degree in a relevant discipline and wide experience in conserving and in responsibility for conserving museum collections. Ability to supervise and motivate staff and to handle the different and sometimes competing needs of the various divisions. HEAD OF MARKETING (Ref. 3/97) Salary: IR30,601 per annum Responsible for: Marketing and Commercial Operations including drafting, implementing and co-ordinating an overall marketing plan for the National Museum as an important cultural and academic institution. Qualifications and Attributes: A broad range of relevant experience; appropriate managerial skills with an ability to supervise and motivate staff. Initiative and flair together with effective communications skills and an awareness and understanding of market forces, an interest in and a good sense of Public Relations and interaction with the media. REGISTRAR AND I.T. MANAGER (Ref.4197) Salary: IR26,795 per annum Responsible for: Documentation strategy and collections information handling for the Museum including library and archive facilities and information technology for all areas of the Museum. Qualifications and Attributes: Relevant experience in a similar institution; proven ability in computerised documentation of collections; experience in management and good communication skills; wide-ranging knowledge of the documentation, collections and curatorial processes within a museum environment. EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER (Ref. 5197) Salary: IR26,795 per annum Responsible for: Developing, expanding and implementing the Museum's education programmes and outreach programme, as well as providing an information service. Qualifications and Attributes: A recognised degree in a relevant subject is essential. A suitable qualification in Education and experience in bringing education to the community is desirable. Effective communication skills, good organisational ability, initiative, flair and an innovative approach to providing a museum education service. ACCOMMODATION, SECURITY AND HOUSE MANAGER (Ref. 6/97) Salary: IR19,942 per annum Responsible for: All accommodation and security needs together with supervision of the front of house staff in the Museum's buildings. Qualifications and Attributes: Relevant experience in management, good communication skills, a thorough knowledge of computerised security technology and its applications, and a knowledge of Health and Safety legislation. Candidates must be of good character and personal integrity, be self motivated and have an ability to lead and motivate staff. Further information available from Department on request. Applications in writing together with Curriculum Vitae must be with the Personnel Officer, Department of Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, "Dun Aimhirgin" 43-49 Mespil Road, Dublin 4, Ireland, before 5 p.m. on 21 March 1997. Telephone +353-1-6670788 David Dawson email: [log in to unmask] - - - - - - - Outreach Manager, Museum Documentation Association 67 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NN : telephone 01608 645576 - - - NEW ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS FOR MAIN OFFICE - - - MDA, Jupiter House, Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JD Tel: (+44) 1223 315760 Fax: (+44) 1223 362521 - - - - SEE OUR WEB PAGES - http://www.open.gov.uk/mdocassn/index.htm - - - - -