Director Positions







Executive Director
The Frost Place
Franconia, New Hampshire, USA

THE FROST PLACE SEEKS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The mission of the Frost Place is to celebrate the art of poetry through exciting and challenging public programs for writers, readers, and literary enthusiasts of all ages. Through conferences and outreach programs and a homestead museum, The Frost Place honors the artistic legacy of a great American poet, Robert Frost, whose work has shown extraordinarily enduring impact and influence, and honors the living art of poetry,

Founded in 1976, The Frost Place of Franconia, NH, is a house museum and poetry center in the heart of the White Mountains. The museum hosts visitors from all over the world at the former home of Robert Frost, and conducts summer poetry programs for poets and teachers of poetry, attracting nationally known poet teachers and students of poetry.

Requirements

  • The ED should be prepared to provide strong leadership in all aspects of the Frost Place’s work.
  • Required degree: Bachelor of Arts or Science.
  • Preferred degree: Masters Degree.

Responsibilities

  • Overall Frost Place management and organization
  • Museum and poetry trail management
  • Marketing
  • Board relationships and management
  • Program management
  • Major donor development and fundraising
  • Grant development and writing
  • Financial management
  • Oversee a small part-time staff, summer interns and community volunteers

Reporting

  • The ED will report to the Chair of the Board of Trustees

Applications are due by March 15, 2010. Please email letter of application and two references to: Executive Director Search Committee at: sjessen@frostplace.org No phone inquiries, please.

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This job posted by MERC from February 18 through March 15.







Executive Director
Metropolitan Waterworks Museum
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

The Metropolitan Waterworks Museum is located in the historic Chestnut Hill Pumping Station on Beacon Street in Boston. The museum is a volunteer-based community organization that will offer exhibitions and programs exploring the many challenges involved in providing water resources to meet the ever-expanding needs of a growing metropolitan area from the 19th to the 21st century.

The successful candidate for the Executive Director of this new museum, targeted to open in Fall 2010, will have enthusiasm for the historical, technical, and architectural subject matter of the museum and its educational mission. A local design firm with a national reputation is guiding the development of multiple exhibitions.

We seek an Executive Director who is an entrepreneurial and creative thinker, with a solid background of effective staff and volunteer management and proven skills in goal-setting, problem-solving, collaborating, and contract administration. S/he must have experience with business, finance and operational management and be able to develop policies and procedures essential for the successful launching of this new enterprise.

The successful candidate will be expected to reach out to the museum's many and diverse audiences to build long-term relationships and broaden the base of financial support for current operations and future initiatives. Consequently, s/he must be an effective and dynamic spokesperson in the community and with the media. S/he will be expected to work effectively with the Board of Directors and our many stakeholders and supporters.

The Waterworks Museum Executive Director is a full time appointment with a competitive salary. The Executive Director works closely with the Board's Executive Committee, and reports directly to the Chair of the Executive Committee.

Interested candidates should their résumé and letter of introduction to search@waterworks-museum.org by March 12, 2010.

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This job posted by MERC from February 18 through March 12.



Executive Director
Heritage Farmstead Museum
Plano, Texas, USA

Posted 2/9/10, closes when filled

The Heritage Farmstead Museum is a 4-acre heritage site and agricultural museum whose mission is to collect, preserve and interpret late 19th and early 20th century Blackland Prairie history in north Texas while making use of the authentically restored Farrell-Wilson Farmstead, a designated state historic site.

The AAM accredited museum located in Plano, Texas seeks an energetic experienced museum professional to serve as Executive Director and oversee all daily administration, business procedures, and management of the site and buildings, supervise employees and volunteers necessary to operate the facility, oversee museum education, collections, and maintenance departments, and supervise expenditure through approved annual budgets and financial development plans. The Executive Director serves as the CEO of the organization.

The successful candidate should have at least 4 to 5 years of progressive administrative experience in a nonprofit museum setting including staff supervision, skills in effective written and oral communication, long range planning, budget development and fundraising, administration of grants and contracts, and ability to develop and maintain harmonious relations with City of Plano departments and officials, support personnel, governmental and private agencies and groups, trustees, volunteers, and the general public.

The Executive Director reports directly the museum’s Board of Trustees, maintaining accountability for all facets of operations, making regular reports, and serving as an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee of the Heritage Farmstead Museum.

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and full benefits including health insurance and annual leave package. Successful candidate will undergo full background checks.

Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and professional references to Roxanne Burleson, President, Heritage Farmstead Museum Board of Trustees, Roxanne.Burleson@pisd.edu, or by hard copy to Roxanne Burleson, 7421 Hammer Lane, Plano, TX 75024.

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This job posted by MERC from February 11 through May 13.



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