The Oklahoma Historical Society is seeking a museum director for the Oklahoma Museum of History to provide leadership for the planning, development and operation of the museum in the recently funded History Center. The director will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and supervising museum staff of 35 full-time state employees. Be responsible for coordinating the packing and overseeing the moving of approximately 500,000 artifacts. Work with architect and construction supervisor to insure new History Center includes appropriate exhibit/storage space. Oversee script development, artifact selection, and exhibit production contracts for 32,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space with a total development cost of $7.2 million. Develop long- range plans and provide fiscal management. Oversee educational programs and special events.   Develop community based fund-raising and revenue generating programs. Build and administer a volunteer program. Prefer candidates with interest in Oklahoma history and thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in large museums or historical organization administration. Knowledge of methods, techniques of preservation, museum practices, including collections management and conservation. Proven skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with non-profit Boards, subordinates, et al. Position requires minimum of a master’s degree in history, museum studies, or a closely related field and (5) years experience in a large museum or historical organization, (3) years of which must have been in an administrative supervisory capacity.
Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000.
By September 28, 1998, submit letter of interest and resume to:

    Search Committee
    c/o J. Blake Wade
    2100 N. Lincoln Blvd.
    Oklahoma City, OK 73105