Position Listing

ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FOR PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

Responsibilities:  The Harvard Museum of Natural History (HMNH) is a
new museum collaboration formed in 1998 to bring the vast natural
science collections (21 million +) and cutting-edge research of
Harvard University to the public.  The HMNH's goal is nothing short
of reinventing the public role of the university-based natural
history museum by expanding outreach, rethinking education programs
and reinstalling galleries.  We seek a multi-faceted individual for
the position of Assistant to the Executive Director for Programs &
Projects.  This position is central to the dynamism and successful
functioning of the Museum, and has three principal areas of
responsibility: he or she will (1) develop and manage the Museum's
ambitious public lecture program, which presents 20 evening lectures
per year, by such renowned figures as Bruce Babbitt, E. O. Wilson and
Stephen Jay Gould; (2) undertake an array of special projects
critical to the Museum's strategic goals and operations - some
relating to the HMNH's proposed plan to build a new natural history
museum facility; and (3) provide diversified administrative support
to the Executive Director.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 3-5 years experience.  Excellent
writing, research, analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to
show initiative, work independently, and juggle multiple priorities.
Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management and
faculty.  Familiarity with a range of computer applications.  Past
experience organizing public lectures and events, preferred.


Cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: Mary Reynolds, HMNH,
26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA  02138.




Kyle Roberts
Coordinator of Special Projects
Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA  02138

Phone:  617 496-8204
Fax:  617 496-8206

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