Executive Director - Kokomo, IN, USA

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Position Title: Executive Director
Job Category: Administration
Employer Name: Howard County Historical Society
Salary Range: $35-$40,000 per annum
Street Address: 1200 W. Sycamore
City, State, Country: Kokomo, IN, USA
Postal Code: 46901 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Dave Broman
Contact E-Mail Address: info.howardcountymuseum@cscape.net
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Contact Website: Howard County Historical Society: Home
Deadline to Apply: 12/11/2011

Position Description/Responsiblities:
The Howard County Historical Society is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. HCHS was named Indiana’s Outstanding Local History Organization in 2008 by the Indiana State Historical Society. In addition to its role in preserving and interpreting local history, the organization is responsible for a campus that includes Kokomo’s Seiberling Mansion, Elliot House, The Mohr Library and office building, and a carriage house used for storage and collections work.
The Executive Director is an employee of Howard County and the Howard County Historical Society. Responsibilities of the position include working with the Board of Trustees to implement the Society’s mission and accomplish its long term goals, fund development, budgeting, day-to-day management of finances and facilities, staff supervision, maintenance and development of the volunteer staff, compliance with ethical and professional standards for museum management, and public relations. A more complete job description is available at howardcountymuseum.org.

Desired Qualifications:
The qualified applicant must have a college degree in a museum or history related field or non-profit management, or have experience in non-profit management. The applicant should also have a history of successful fundraising, the ability to work with an active and involved Board of Directors, and the willingness to represent the Society in a variety of public settings.
Applicants should submit their resume and cover letter before December 11, 2011 to: info.howardcountymuseum@cscape.net.

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