23 August 2010

Executive Director, Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport, ME

3 July 2010

Director for the National Museum of the United States Navy

24 May 2010

Executive Director, Newport Harbor Nautical Museum/Cultural Attraction

5 May 2010

Director of Education & Exhibits, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Description of Position:
The Director of Education & Exhibits coordinates the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s public programs, including all education offerings and museum exhibitions. The Director of Education & Exhibits reports directly to the Executive Director and should be a flexible, energetic and assertive individual, willing to take on and personally manage various tasks and projects.

Tasks and projects assigned:
•    Research and develop exhibit designs and content focusing on maritime history of California’s Central Coast
•    Manage museum’s on- and off-site collections and maintain collection records
•    Coordinate temporary and traveling exhibitions
•    Direct all youth, adult and community education programs, including the Spirit of Dana Point Tall Ship Education Program and the live-science broadcast program Immersion Presents, overseeing preparation, presentation and evaluation
•    Develop and market curriculum that will aid teachers in presenting maritime topics
•    Oversee coordination of the museum-wide volunteer program
•    Assist with donor cultivation, grant writing and drafting press materials for curatorial projects and education programs
•    Serve as staff liaison for Curatorial & Education Committees
•    Develop and maintain Curatorial & Education Department budgets

In addition to these tasks the Director of Education & Exhibits spends time developing positive relationships between the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, local educators and the community at large.  The Director of Education & Exhibits supervises the Education & Volunteer Coordinator’s daily duties and responsibilities.

Requirements:
•    A bachelor's degree from accredited university or college
•    Experience with educational organizations, non-profits, and/or museums
•    Interest in education and/or maritime issues
•    Excellent oral and written skills
•    Detail-oriented thinking
•    Excellent computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office
•    Must be able to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment
•    Able to prioritize multiple projects to accomplish goals and meet deadlines
•    Applicant must be a team player, who is able to develop strong working relationships with many different departments.
•    A candidate must be able drive and be willing to run errands as program logistics necessitate
•    As many of the events and projects occur outside normal business hours (i.e. evening and weekends), flexibility of schedule is necessary.
•    A collaborative work style

Hours:
•    Full time; non exempt

Salary Range:
•    DOE: $42,000 - $48,000 + benefits


Interested individuals should forward on a resume and cover letter to:
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Att: Greg Gorga
113 Harbor Way, Suite 190
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Or

ggorga@sbmm.org

19 April 2010

Registrar, Hampton Roads Naval Museum

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM) is hiring a Registrar.  The individual serves as collections manager for the institution with responsibility for the care and accountability of its artifacts and archival material.  Is custodian of HRNM's storage facilities, ensuring proper climate control and storage systems are in place to preserve all of HRNM's heritage assets.  Responsible for HRNM's disaster management program, serving as team leader.  Holds adjunct duty as HRNM architectural historian, working with the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic & the Virginia State Historic Preservation Office.  Applications will be processed through the federal government's civilian personnel system, the pay to be determined by same. The position is in pay band YB 03, the salary runs from $46,974-$73,194.  Interested applicants may call the Museum Director Becky Poulliot at (757) 322-2990.

2 April 2010

President, Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA

Founded in 1960 by J. Welles Henderson, the Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) located on the Delaware River seeks a President.  Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2010 and the Museum offers a reservoir of exhibits, educational materials, and information.  ISM maintains one of the largest maritime collections in North America combining more than 25,000 artifacts with hands-on exhibits, large scale models, and audiovisuals.  ISM welcomes 40,000 visitors (including 20,000 school children a year who can enjoy permanent exhibits such as Home Port Philadelphia, What Floats Your Boat?, and Divers of the Deep.  Visitors recently enjoyed a changing exhibit, Skin & Bones—Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor, that showcased the beliefs, traditions, and power of the tattoo in American maritime cultureIn addition to the exhibits, the Museum has one of the unique wooden boat building shops, known as the Workshop on the Water, in the United States.

Reporting to the Board of Port Wardens, the President and Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the leadership, strategic vision, and growth of the Museum.  He or she provides guidance and support for the daily operational management of the Museum as a whole.  The President and Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the Board for the attainment of ISM’s goals and objectives, in accordance with its mission, new strategic plan, and orientation to connecting the Delaware River region to its maritime past, present, and future. 

•    A record of growing an organization in terms of revenue, visibility, and brand with a focus on execution skills.
•    Passion for boats and water and a genuine interest in maritime history.
•    Knack for developing relationships internally (with staff) externally with a broad set of stakeholders that yields results. 
•    Demonstrated and successful track record in fundraising with individuals, Board Members, corporations, and foundations. 
•    Cultural fit with ISM. 

Inquiries, nominations or a letter of application accompanied by curriculum vitae and the names of five references should be submitted electronically to President-ISM@DivSearch.com

14 October 2009

Executive Director, San Francisco Maritime National Park

San Francisco Maritime National Park Association
(http://www.maritime.org) is seeking a leader to be our Executive
Director. For 59 years we have worked to bring maritime history to life.
We do this both through our partnership with San Francisco Maritime
National Historical Park and our stewardship of USS Pampanito, a World
War II submarine museum and memorial. Together at both locations we
inspire over 18,500 children and adults a year in daytime and overnight
education programs, and over 250,000 visitors aboard the National
Historic Landmark ships. Over 1,000,000 visitors a year view our ships
from shore. Every day visitors and students learn history, science,
technology, and leadership aboard the historic ships. The ships and
their stories inspire in a way that replicas and simulations cannot.

As Executive Director you will report directly to the board of
directors. Your ability to motivate and support the staff of 45 (full
and PT) and volunteers of the Association plus your ability to raise
money will be your most important skills. During the recent difficult
economy we slimmed down to our core mission with a $2.0 million per year
budget. Your experience leading development, capital campaigns, and
using financial tools are needed to rebuild our financial reserves.
Experience in non-profit management, and a passion for historic ships,
National Parks, museums, and education will all help you to shape our
future.

We have an incredible mission, solid programs, enthusiastic people,
dedicated partners, and priceless ships and stories which require the
complement of your skills in order to make our education programs and
visitor experience flourish with the coming economic recovery.

Application Instructions: Candidates should submit a resume and cover
letter which clearly describes why you are interested and how you are
qualified for this job, your salary requirements, and two references to
Execjobs@maritime.org. This is a non-profit organization. Principals
only; recruiters, do not contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls
about this job. Please do not contact job poster about other services,
products, or commercial interest.

Archivist, New Bedford Whaling Museum

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is seeking an archivist to appraise, arrange, preserve and describe the newly acquired collection of records of the Merchants Bank of New Bedford, 1825-1936. The candidate should be familiar with American history, 19th century bindings and their care and 19th century business accounting techniques. This is a two year grant-funded position from the IMLS. It is a unique opportunity to work with a near comprehensive collection of materials in a subject matter not fully developed and understood. Duties include: Perform basic preservation on collection where necessary. Create an inventory, finding aid and a MARC record for import into Re:discovery, the museum’s collection management database. Manage one apprentice. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:  M.A. in accredited school of Library and Information Technology, History, Museum Studies, or associated field. One year or equivalent of archival processing experience including internships, volunteer work or other experience with special collections, university archives, or other archival repository. Demonstrated knowledge of current trends, standards, and practices of archival services in preservation archives. TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to Kristen Sniezek, VP Administration, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA  02740, or ksniezek@whalingmuseum.org