Curator/Executive Director

Cornwall Historical Society, Cornwall, CT

Cornwall Historical Society, a small institution with an established reputation for excellence, is looking for a Curator/Executive Director who is passionate about rural and community history. This is a part-time position. The new Curator/Executive Director will have the opportunity to develop new programs, exhibits, and collaborations with local and regional institutions and to engage with a supportive community and board. Duties include developing and mounting one significant exhibit each year; overseeing a varied collection, including furniture, documents, and oral histories; advising the volunteer board on planning, best practices, and ethics; providing guidance to Collections, Publications, and Exhibits/Programs Committees; managing volunteers; and assisting in fund raising. The ideal candidate will have no less than 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial role in a historical society or museum; excellent written, oral, and organizational skills; experience planning and mounting exhibits, managing social media, and preparing grant applications; and the ability to work without supervision. Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and PastPerfect is preferred. For more information, visit our website: www.cornwallhistoricalsociety.org. To apply, e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to info@cornwallhistoricalsociety.org. Posted on: 09/21/2015