Posted on: 09/22/2014

The Maine Historical Society (MHS), founded in 1822, seeks a creative, forward-looking Chief Curator to provide leadership and management of Maine Historical Society’s curatorial program, including design and implementation of innovative exhibition strategies; care, management, and development of artifact collections; and oversight of the Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Garden. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL: • Provide strong curatorial leadership. • Possess a creative, forward-looking vision for exhibition development. • Develop, organize, and install exhibits. • Manage, care for, and develop artifact collections, including the Wadsworth-Longfellow House. • Be driven to engage diverse audiences and produce memorable visitor experiences. • Be committed to providing our constituents with intimate access to collections. • Be an enthusiastic champion of MHS who is skilled at communicating and connecting with donors and the public. • Actively and effectively engage in fundraising and cultivation activities. • Be a strong collaborator who empowers and supports colleagues, teammates, and partners. • Be strategic, entrepreneurial, and driven to help MHS reach ambitious growth goals. • Effectively manage people, finances, and resources. • Exhibit the highest standards of integrity. • Be outgoing, self-starting, well-organized, personable, and capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines. • Possess extensive knowledge of history, museum practice, exhibition techniques, and collections care. • Have at least five years senior curatorial experience. • M.A. in history, museum studies, or equivalent required. MHS offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a supportive and flexible work environment. All inquiries and conversations will remain strictly confidential. Please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to: kfinnell@mainehistory.org