Slate Valley Museum Executive Director

The Slate Valley Museum, a successful, growing and dynamic professional museum in Upstate New York on the Vermont border, seeks innovative Executive Director for immediate full-time, year-round opening. Established in 1995, the museum interprets the history of the region’s slate industry with emphases on geology, immigration, and industrial history and technology. The Executive Director reports to the Slate Valley Museum Board of Trustees and works closely with the board in strategic planning and governance. Leading a small paid staff and volunteers, the Executive Director is responsible for: financial management and fundraising; collections care and management; exhibitions, public programs; professional staffing and volunteer recruitment; audience development and communications; regional and community collaborations; and professional museum standards fulfillment. Minimum requirements are: a degree in a related field with proven experience in museum operations; background in financial management; successful history of grant writing, reporting and project management; ability to recruit, train, and inspire qualified staff and volunteers; excellent writing and public presentation skills. Desired qualities include: high energy; self-motivation; creativity and resourcefulness; sociability; and an appreciation for small town, rural community life.
Salary and Compensation: low $40’s, commensurate with experience, plus health insurance. Please mail cover letter, resume, a brief writing sample and a list of three references to David P. Bridges, President, Slate Valley Museum Foundation, 17 Water Street, Granville, NY, 12832 by June 15, 2010. Successful candidates will be asked to submit a portfolio illustrating their work prior to interview. The Slate Valley Museum Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.slatevalleymuseum.org for more information about the museum. You may contact dpb@slatevalleymuseum.org as well.