Application deadline is Wednesday, January 14, 2015.

The Slate Valley Museum in Granville, NY seeks an Executive Director to lead their “young” museum into its third decade. Opened in 1995, the museum is located in the middle of the Slate Valley, the geological area located along the New York/Vermont border where some of the hardest and most colorful slate in the world is quarried. The museum explores the geology of slate, the technology of the quarrying process, and the immigrant groups who came to Granville to work in the industry.The museum is searching for a dynamic, experienced, forward-looking Executive Director who welcomes the challenge of implementing a variety of strategies to attain growth. The new director will join trustees who are eager to make significant changes to enhance audience development and build the identity of the Slate Valley region. A more detailed job description can be found on the museum’s website at www.slatevalleymuseum.org/job-opportunities. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS – Candidate must have experience in museum work, fundraising, staff supervision, and financial management. Desirable traits include: masters degree in Museum Studies or a related field; work in a history museum; experience in historical preservation; work with non-profit boards; excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to work comfortably with people; and above all…must be flexible. APPLICATION PROCESS – Application deadline is Wednesday, January 14, 2015. To apply, please submit cover letter, resume with three professional references, and a writing sample to: Director Search, Slate Valley Museum, 17 Water Street, Granville, NY 12832; or submit via email tomail@slatevalleymuseum.org.