Good opportunity for someone.
PLM

At 01:43 PM 5/7/98 -0400, you wrote:
>POSITION AVAILABLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
> Pejepscot Historical Society
>
>The Pejepscot Historical Society , Brunswick, Maine seeks an executive
>director.  We are a three-town historical Society located in a college town
>on on the coast of Maine, about three hours North of Boston.  We seek  a
>leader with management skills and preservation knowledge to oversee our
>organization and its  three historic structures: the Joshua
>Chamberlain Museum, the Skolfield-Whittier House, and the Pejepscot
>Museum.
>
>The Society runs active educational, exhibition, preservation and
>public programs.  Its extensive collections cover the history of Brunswick,
>Topsham and Harpswell, Maine, as well as General Joshua L. Chamberlain and
>the Civil War.  The staff consists of a director, a full-time curator, two
>part-time assistants, seasonal staff, and a large volunteer contingent, with a
>budget of about $220,000 and an endowment of approx. $1 million.  In
>addition to supervision of preservation activities, responsibilities
>include community involvement, budget development, grant solicitation,
>public relations and fund-raising, as well as planning and program
>development.
>
>A bachelor's degree is required and a master's in history, museum studies
>or education, plus three to five years of experience is preferred.  Salary
>is in the low to mid $30's plus benefits.
>
>This is a hands-on position in a small but energetic organization.
>Successful candidates may not be experienced in every area outlined here,
>but will have the capacity to learn and grow in the position.  The Society
>is committed to professional development, and staff are encouraged to
>participate in outside educational and professional activities whenever
>possible within the constraints of time and budget.
>
>For more information:  e-mail [log in to unmask], or, to apply,
>send cover letter, resume and three references to: Screening Committee,
>Pejepscot Historical Society, 159 Park Row, Brunswick, Maine 04011.
>
>
>Visit our Web Site:
>http://www.curtislibrary.com/pejepscot.htm
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>Amy L. Poland, Curator
>Pejepscot Historical Society, 159 Park Row, Brunswick, Maine 04011 USA
><http://www.curtislibrary.com/pejepscot.htm>
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Patricia L. Miller, Executive Director
Illinois Heritage Association
602 1/2 E. Green St.
Champaign, IL 61820
(217)359-5600; fax (217) 344-6171; email [log in to unmask]