Museum Executive Director - Lyons, KS, USA

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Position Title: Museum Executive Director
Job Category: Administration
Employer Name: Coronado Quivira Museum/Rice County Historical Society
Salary Range: 30,000 annually
Street Address: 105 West Lyon
City, State, Country: Lyons, KS, USA
Postal Code: 67554 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Maggie Carlson
Contact E-Mail Address: cqmcurator@yahoo.com
Contact Phone Number: (620) 257-3941
Contact Fax Number:
Contact Website:
Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2009

Position Description/Responsiblities:
Position Summary
The Rice County Historical Society is seeking a strong and experienced candidate for the position of Museum Executive Director. The Director will assume responsibility of the Coronado Quivira Museum and other historic sites (including Alden ATSF Depot, Stone Corral School House, etc) and all employees. The Coronado Quivira Museum highlights Quiviran Indian Culture, Coronado’s 1541 Journey, Santa Fe Trail History and the history of Rice County.

Desired Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
• Masters Degree in Museum Studies (preferred)
• 3-5 years progressive experience in the museum field
• Proven leadership skills including personnel management, communication skills, time management and stress management.
• Knowledge and/or experience in Collections Management, Historic Preservation, Museum ethics and Museum/Non-Profit law.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, volunteer coordination and patron development.

All interested applicants should contact the Coronado Quivira Museum for a complete job description and application instructions. Please contact:

Maggie Carlson
Curator of Collections/Interim Director
Coronado Quivira Museum
105 West Lyon
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-3941
cqmcurator@yahoo.com

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