The Director of Exhibitions and Programming for the Portsmouth Historical Society is a full-time, year round position that has oversight of the institution’s 4000 sq. ft. of museum galleries, mission-driven museum shop, and related educational programming including exhibition lecture series and Third Grade Portsmouth History Program. Portsmouth Historical Society is a fast-paced nonprofit which operates Discover Portsmouth – a multi-program museum/ welcome center – and the John Paul Jones House, a National Historic Landmark. The Director of Exhibitions and Programming facilitates/acts as liaison to the Exhibition and Programming Committee of the Board of Trustees, and manages three part-time employees including the Museum Shop Manager, the Educational Program Coordinator and the Curatorial Associate. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, exhibition budgeting, preparation, installation, related programming, coordinating guest curators as needed and assistance with publicity. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the design and production of exhibition graphics, print materials and website content, and coordinating artwork transport and other activities related to the mounting of exhibitions. Bachelors minimum, Masters preferred in history, history of art, American Studies or related discipline. Minimum three years of increasingly responsible experience in museum and/or gallery operations. Must have excellent writing skills, interpersonal skills, be well organized and highly motivated to work in a team environment. Advance knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, Google docs, design software an advantage. Experience with Little Green Light and PastPerfect desirable. Familiarity with working in historic buildings, ability to do light carpentry, painting, lift 50 pounds and overseeing contractors and maintenance personnel for larger jobs within the gallery space is required. Applicants can submit a resume and cover letter online to resumes@portsmouthhistory.org or by mail to Attn: Wendy Rolfe, Portsmouth Historical Society, P. O. Box 728, Portsmouth, NH 03802. No phone calls please. EOE.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time