Dear Chair, Search Committee: Please let me know if we can assist you in anyway as you search for a new director. At Thomas & Hirsch, we offer staffing services specifically for museums and the cultural community - specializing in executive management, exhibition, collections, public relations and marketing staff. Please contact me off-list at 212/255-4358. All the best for the holiday season! Cheers, Geri Thomas -----Original Message----- From: Crystal Polis <[log in to unmask]> Newsgroups: bit.listserv.museum-l To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Friday, December 11, 1998 4:00 AM Subject: Executive Director Position >EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR > >The American Swedish Historical Museum, founded in 1926, is seeking an >Executive Director who will lead the planning and implementation for all >aspects of the museum. The Executive Director is responsible for managing >the collection, developing special exhibitions and educational programs, and >for leading fundraising initiatives. The person will work with the staff, >membership and volunteers, and report directly to the Board of Governors. > >Qualifications include demonstrated leadership, strong interpersonal skills, >experience in fundraising and development, and competence in budget and >financial management. The person must possess excellent communication >skills. An advanced degree would be desirable. Museum or other nonprofit >background is preferable, and an expressed interest in Swedish culture and >history is desirable. EOE > >Please send letter and resume to Chair, Search Committee/Mus-L, American >Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145-5901. >