At 3:35 PM 1/15/96, David Lintz wrote: >JOB ANNOUNCEMENT > >Director of Operations >Strecker Museum Complex/Department of Museum Studies >Baylor University >Waco, TX 76798 > > The Strecker Museum Complex/Department of Museum Studies at Baylor >University is seeking an individual with a diverse background in all phases of >museum operations to supervise the daily activities of the personnel and >facilities encompassing the Complex: the Strecker Museum, the Gov. Bill and >Vara Daniel Historic Village, and the Ollie Mae Moen Discovery Center. The >successful candidate for this position will serve in a staff position as >Director of Operations for the museum, reporting to the Director of the >Strecker Museum Complex and the Chair of Museum Studies, and may serve as a >faculty member in the Museum Studies undergraduate and graduate programs at >Baylor University. > The applicant/candidate must demonstate strong management skills and have >proven communication/teaching ability with adequate academic background in the >field to qualify for an Assistant Professorship in the Department of Museum >Studies. Some experience in development of new building design, construction, >and maintenance is essential. > Qualificatins being sought are: >1) Formal academic training, preferably with a terminal degree plus >professional experience enabling the individual to teach in Museum Studies. >2) Minimum of 5 years experience in an administrative position in a museum >including financial planning, budget preparation, and grant writing. >3) Scholarly publications, completed exhibits, and/or major public >interpretive programs demonstrating familiarity with cultural materials and/or >scientific specimens. >4) Ability to read blueprints, plan and carry out all forms of >construction/fabrication, and schedule various contractors to achieve maximum >efficiency and cost savings. >5) Demonstrated knowledge of collections care and proper storage practices >including archival, photographic, library, and information management. >6) Knowledge and experience to maintain all physical facilities for most >efficient use of resources both human and energy (electrical, HVAC, >filtration, etc.) to provide staff, students, and visitors the best conditions >in which to perform their duties, studies, and enjoy the exhibits. >7) Demonstrated ability to research, schedule, plan, and prepare exhibits >(temporary, traveling, and permanent) for use in and by the Museum Complex and >Department of Museum Studies. A working knowledge of available resources and >traveling exhibition opportunities is a must. >8) Demonstated public speaking ability for live audiences of all sizes, >academic classes and seminars, and the mass media, including television and >films. >9) Demonstrated knowledge of legal concerns related to museums including >copyright laws, ADA, OSHA, and other federal guidelines encompassing all >museum functions and activities, and the ability to maintain hazardous >materials, inventory, and training. >10) Proven record of participation in professional associations and >organizations preferably in leadership and/or planning roles. > >Please send or fax (817-755-3819) a letter of application, resume, and >references to: Personnel Services >Baylor University >P.O. Box 97053 >Waco, TX 76798 > >(817)755-2219 > >Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention >of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, >Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities >to apply. Hey you forgot the must be able to walk on water part.... Visit the Exhibit Museum on line < http://www.exhibits.lsa.umich.edu/ > Al McWaters Exhibit Designer / Net. Admin. Internet: [log in to unmask] Exhibit Museum of Natural History Phone: (313) 747-1379 1109 Greddes Ave. Fax: (313) 747-2767 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1079 http://www-personal.umich.edu/~alanmcw/