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The Owls Head Transportation Museum seeks an inspiring, bold, innovative and collaborative leader with a passion for people, technology, arts and education to serve as its next Executive Director. The successful candidate will exhibit experience in areas of development, cultivation, human resource management, public relations and marketing, fiscal management, event and program design and implementation, community relations and a strong comprehension of the power and opportunities afforded by education, collaboration and community participation and interaction. The successful candidate is likely to have studied non-profit management, though the museum is open to any area of education which, when combined with relevant work experience, has prepared the candidate for this role. Knowledge of transportation technology is a plus. A complete job description may be viewed at owlshead.org. Cover letters and resumes may be forwarded to: Chandra Robert, Administrative Assistant to the Search Committee, PO Box 277, Owls Head, Maine 04854 or email cr@ohtm.org. Please put Executive Director in subject line. The Owls Head Transportation Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the non-profit that owns and operates Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Events.  This position is responsible for leading the events team through the entire life-cycle, including marketing, sales, planning, and execution of events at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.  The successful applicant will have a strong marketing and business development background in addition to events management experience. Primary focus is on building and sustaining the Foundation’s special events functions by delivering superior customer service. Responsibilities include creating business development strategy, controlling event budgets, negotiating sales agreements and vendor contracts, supervising event staff, and coordinating all event assignments and timelines. Must have ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel, and PowerPoint experience is a plus. Must exude strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), be extremely organized and detail-oriented and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Experience working with historic structures a plus. Light lifting required, must have the ability to lift and move 20 lb.  Open Until Filled. (Updated August 23, 2012)

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• Supervise the cataloguing, condition, safe-keeping, and insurance policy of the permanent collection and collections database.
• Produce all paperwork for incoming and outgoing loans and permanent collection donations.
• Assist Curator in all aspects of exhibit development, design, installation and promotion; including research, writing, and editing exhibit material, hanging and placement of objects, and de-installation.
• Make shipping arrangements, inventory, and complete condition reports of deliveries, and supervise the packing and return of objects.
• Install creative lighting for each exhibit and complete routine lighting checks.
• Develop and organize programs and events, such as lectures and workshops.
• Supervise and schedule interns and volunteers.
• Monitor and summarize environmental data, and produce weekly reports.
• Security system reports
• Greet and engage visitors at the front desk, introduce the organization, and direct visitors through the building.
• Process images and create exhibit layouts using Adobe Photoshop.
• Manage social media pages.
• Assist with exhibit opening receptions and other museum and library events.
• Act as Secretary of the Museum Management, Exhibitions and Collections Committee.
• Complete administrative duties including: data entry, telephone coverage, supply ordering, mailings, and filing.
• Lift 30 pounds and climb a 12-foot step ladder.

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