Executive Director - York, ME

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Position Title: Executive Director
Job Category: Administration
Employer Name: Old York Historical Society-Museums of Old York
Salary Range: $55,000.00-$65,000.00
Street Address: 207 York Street
City, State, Country: York, ME
Postal Code: 03909 [Map It!]
Contact Name: Charles Steedman
Contact E-Mail Address: oyhs@oldyork.org
Contact Phone Number: 999-999-9999
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Contact Website: Old York Historical Society - Museums of Old York
Deadline to Apply: February 29, 2012

Position Description/Responsiblities:
The Museums of Old York seeks a dynamic, experienced, forward –looking Executive Director who would welcome the challenge of implementing an ambitious strategic plan. The new director will join staff and trustees eager to make significant changes in the ways that Old York preserves and promotes the rich history of the York, Maine region, moving beyond traditional historic house tours to engage new audiences and build on community pride. Settled in 1630, almost wiped out by a Native American raid in 1692 but prospering in the 18th Century from international trade, the town of York has a fascinating heritage. Three long-established historical preservation groups merged in 1984 to create Old York and endow it with eight historic structures. Six of them date from the 18th Century – two houses, a tavern, a warehouse on the York River, a one-room schoolhouse and a jail. The other two – a general store and a farm laborer’s cottage – were built in the 19th Century. Following its first capital campaign a few years ago, Old York built an education center and gallery space on the framework of a 19th Century barn. Almost 4,000 school children from the region visit the center annually to learn about life in York in the late 18th century, but the Museums’ focus is equally on the last two hundred years, a time when York attracted summer visitors and greatly expanded its year-round community. Old York’s large collection of artifacts from the region is among the best in New England. Its library and archives are rich in historic photographs, documents and genealogical information.

Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director leads a staff of six full-time employees, numerous part-time employees and many volunteers. He/she provides interpretive direction of programs, exhibitions and publications. The Executive Director manages the Museums’ financial, human and physical resources and represents the Museums to donors, partners and the community. Experience in museum work, fundraising, staff supervision and financial management is essential.

Desired Qualifications:
Desirable traits include an MA degree in Museum Studies or a related field, work in a history museum, experience in historical preservation, and work with a non-profit board. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with task-oriented teams composed of staff, board members and community representatives. He/she will have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Old York has a strong health and dental care plan for employees.

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible but no later than February 29, 2012. Send resumes with a cover letter to oyhs@oldyork.org. For a full position description and more information on Old York, visit Old York Historical Society - Museums of Old York.

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