Job Opportunity: Museum Seeks Executive Director

MUSEUM SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Irish American Heritage Museum seeks a full-time Executive Director to be responsible for the overall operations, administration and management of all facets of the Museum in Albany, NY, including full- and part-time staff and a corps of volunteers. Candidates should have experience and skills associated with managing curatorial projects, educational programming, communications, long-term strategic planning, administrative management, fundraising, interfacing with government entities, and working directly with a Board of Trustees. Candidates should also have experience in social media and web platforms and in “branding” strategies. The successful candidate will provide a proven record in securing opportunities for displaying a museum’s/institution’s assets in both physical and virtual venues and leveraging such assets for long-term fundraising sustainability. Interested individuals should submit a resume by email to info@irishamericanheritagemuseum.org by Wednesday July 31. Included should be contact information for professional references. Please direct questions to the Museum’s email address or call (518) 427-1916.

The Museum is unique in the United States, where 36 million people claim Irish ancestry. Its new facility in the heart of downtown Albany, New York’s Capital City, features a main exhibit hall, a rear exhibit gallery, the acclaimed Paul O’Dwyer Library with over 1,000 volumes, a theatre setup for films, lectures and genealogy workshops and a small gift shop.  The Museum, with 13 exhibits developed over the years, reaches a national and international audience and is supported, in part by among others, the Irish Government. The Irish American Heritage Museum was created by New York State Legislation in 1986 and permanently chartered by the New York State Education Department in 1992 as a 501c3 non-profit educational institution.  The Museum is committed to the tenet that preserving one’s heritage is vital to providing a cultural and historical foundation to future generations of Americans.  The Museum’s mission is to preserve and tell the story of the contributions of the Irish people and their culture in America, inspiring individuals to examine the importance of their own heritage as part of the American cultural mosaic.  Learn more about the Irish American Heritage Museum at its Web site:http://www.irishamericanheritagemuseum.org

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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.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB

The Early Care and Learning Council, a statewide membership organization located in Albany, New York, is seeking an executive director. The Early Care and Learning Council is a membership organization that has been working to make quality, affordable child care available to New York families since 1985.

JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director is responsible for the supervision, direction, and development of all aspects of the Early Care & Learning Council’s programs, including identification of funding sources, preparation of proposals and the implementation of policies established by the Board and Membership. S/he works under the direct supervision of the Board of Directors and is the official public spokesperson for leadership in early care and education for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Board, membership, and public relations:

• Staff executive to the board of directors
• Staff executive to the executive, personnel and finance committees
• Ex-officio member of all other board and membership committees
• Represent the Early Care and Learning Council to broad and diverse constituencies within the membership, child care, government and business communities in New York State
• Represents agency at public events, including speaking engagements
• Liaison with media and press
• Resource and support to membership

Policy and Program:
• Responsible for policy development, analysis and advocacy
• Staff to the public policy committee
• Oversee development of overall program plan consistent with the agency’s Strategic Plan

Funding:
• Develops and oversees implementation of systematic long and short range funding plans, including contracts, public and private grants
• Oversees activities related to grants and contracts and maintains positive relationships with funders
• Assures timely and accurate reporting to funding sources

Fiscal:
• Oversees all fiscal systems and controls

Personnel:
• Oversees recruitment, hiring, evaluation and termination of all staff utilizing the Personnel Committee as appropriate
• Implements the agency’s personnel policies
• Directly supervises senior staff
• Maintains responsibility for staff management of the agency
• Other duties, as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
• Masters degree in human services, public administration, early childhood or related fields or equivalent in prior relevant experience
• Minimum of five years administrative and supervisory experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in:
• fundraising, advocacy, fiscal administration
• management, training, staff supervision
• program development
• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse constituencies
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to child care and family issues, programs and systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel extensively throughout New York State
• Ability to work with a variety of people and as a team member
• Ability to independently make decisions consistent with agency policies

SUPERVISED BY: Board of Directors
Interested candidates should send a resume and a letter of interest to the president of the Board of Directors of the Early Care and Learning Council:

Jane Brown
Executive Director
Child Care Resources of Rockland, Inc.
235 North Main Street, Suite 11
Spring Valley, NY 10977
E-mail: janeb@rocklandchildcare.org
Phone: 845-425-0009 x417
Fax: 845-425-5312

Deadline: April 30, 2010