Assistant Director

Tomaquag Museum, Exeter, RI

to-day operations of the Museum, complete projects based on the strategic goals of the organization, and be an integral part of our leadership team. This is year-round, part-time position (24 hours/ week) includes some Saturdays. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in many areas of museum administration including a lead role in fund development, retail management, volunteer management while also being an important member of our dynamic organization’s leadership team. Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree, strong leadership and organizational skills and experience working in Native American communities or with Native collections. Tomaquag Museum, Rhode Island’s only museum entirely dedicated to telling the story of the Indigenous Peoples was established in 1958. It is a Native led non-profit museum. Tomaquag serves as a cultural bridge between the past, present and future as well as a bridge between the Indigenous communities and the diverse world. Through our unique collection, lectures, tours, offsite programs and arts & educator workshops, we educate the public regarding Native history, culture, arts, current events and environmental issues. The Museum is visited each year by artists, researchers, students, and travelers from across the United States and throughout the world. Apply by February 5, 2016 by submitting your resumé, cover letter and three professional references to Loren Spears, Executive Director 390 A Summit Road, Exeter, RI 02822 or Lorenspears@tomaquagmuseum.org See full posting www.tomaquagmuseum.org/opportunities Posted on: 01/11/2016