Adrienne:
I would think by now you know: of course the Director is correct in
his instincts. Unerring in fact. My experience has been to "pick
your fights." Though this sounds more like a respectful disagreement,
what's the real downside? So, you'll get 100 irrelevant resumes to
which you have to reply with nice notes. You might also find a jewel
that would never have thought to apply to a museum.
PS. I think you're right, I would never just say: innerested in
working in a museum you've never seen or been to? Send your resume...
Eric Siegel