Below are the current job openings at CAMM Museums and other maritme related Programs 

Galveston Historical Foundation preserves and revitalizes the architectural, cultural and maritime heritage of Galveston Island.

ELISSA is a three-masted, iron-hulled sailing ship built in 1877 in Aberdeen, Scotland by Alexander Hall & Company. She carries nineteen sails covering over one-quarter of an acre in surface area.  In 2005, the Texas Legislature named ELISSA the “tall ship of Texas” recognizing her contribution to Galveston and the state.  ELISSA is the centerpiece of the Texas Seaport Museum that includes a visitor center, retail operation, and museum exhibits.  Other maritime vessels are part of the operations and interpretation of Galveston’s historical and natural setting. 

ELISSA is maintained by a volunteer crew and is almost unique among tall ships in the United States in that she is sailed annually by volunteers and trained officers.  The Texas Seaport Museum hosts more than 50,000 visitors each year.  The museum also provides a venue for important community and private events throughout the year.

The operations of the Texas Seaport Museum or overseen by a full-time staff of six including the director and several part-time assistants.  A volunteer committee assists in setting policies and establishes priorities and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors of Galveston Historical Foundation.  GHF is one of the oldest and largest non-profit historic preservation organizations in the United States with an established record of success and commitment to the preservation of historic land and maritime resources. For more information on GHF, the Texas Seaport Museum and ELISSA, please visit our website at www.galvestonhistory.org .

Salary and benefits will be determined based on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Applicants for Director of the Texas Seaport Museum/ELISSA should submit the following for consideration:

1.  A cover letter addressing these areas of interest:

• Experience with historic sailing vessels and sailing
• Familiarity with maritime resources and environments
• Background in museum development and management
• Commitment to living in Galveston, Texas

2. Current resume

3. Three references including name, mailing address, email address and telephone number for each reference.

Application materials are accepted until the position is filled and should be forwarded to:

W. Dwayne Jones
Executive Director
Galveston Historical Foundation
502 20th Street
Galveston, TX  77550

Applications will be reviewed by a panel in August and interviews conducted in September and October.  GHF anticipates a final selection by fall 2007. 

Please direct questions or inquiries to the Executive Director of Galveston Historical Foundation at (409) 765-7834 or Dwayne.Jones@galvestonhistory.org

TITLE:  Director, Texas Seaport Museum

REPORTS TO: Galveston Historical Foundation Executive Director

JOB SUMMARY: The Director oversees the preservation, conservation, interpretation and program development of the 1877 sailing vessel ELISSA, the tour vessel SEAGULL II, the 1937 shrimp boat SANTA MARIA, several small boats, and the collection of the Texas Seaport Museum.   Manages the site as a museum, visitor attraction, and maritime preservation project. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Manages the daily operation of TSM as a historical public attraction.
• Manages museum staff activities, including but not limited to:
a. Hiring, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating paid and volunteer staff.
b. Coordinating staff enrichment.
• Supervises and directs ship and site maintenance procedures, planning, scheduling and budgeting for major maintenance items as well as long range restoration, maintenance planning, and sailing operations.
• Works with GHF Executive Director and TSM volunteer committee to prepare annual goals and budget for review with the approval of GHF Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Supervises and directs ship and museum programming, adult education (including sail training), children’s education programs, volunteer programming, exhibit development, collection management and acquisition, and event planning.
• Assists other GHF staff with the marketing and public relations for all aspects of the TSM/ELISSA and events associated with the operations of TSM/ELISSA.
• With the GHF Executive Director, plans, develops and implements new museum programming as well as participates in the execution of existing programming, including cooperative programs with other GHF departments, community organizations, and other entities.
• Oversees educational programming that may include instruction and development of relationships with area academic institutions or maritime educational centers in the US.
• Participates in all development and fundraising programs initiated on behalf of TSM/ELISSA and Galveston Historical Foundation, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by GHF Executive Director.

EDUCATION: College degree in a museum studies, history, maritime studies, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred in a field that is related to the operations or programs of TSM.

KNOWLEDGE:   Working knowledge of US Coast Guard regulations and requirements as applied to the vessels owned or operated by GHF.

SKILLS: Strong organization skills, personnel management, budget, and finance. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with staff, volunteers,  and the public. 

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3-5 years supervisory or management experience of staff and volunteers, preferably in museum or maritime environment. Program development, budgetary oversight, and public presentation experience helpful.  Previous employment or volunteer experience with sailing vessels preferred.