The Marine Museum at Fall River seeks an experienced and enthusiastic museum professional to run the day to day management of this newly revitalized museum on Fall River’s Waterfront.  

In an exciting development, the Marine Museum is combining with Battleship Cove, the largest collection of preserved US Navy ships in the world, and a major presence on the waterfront of Fall River. Together the organizations will be able to tell an incredibly wide-ranging maritime story.  

The Director will develop strategy and systems to integrate the Marine Museum with Battleship Cove and move them forward within this new structure.  The Director will be an important member of the Battleship Cove management team and contributor to the development of future plans and vision for Battleship Cove.

Qualifications:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Battleship Cove, the Director of the Marine Museum will be responsible for all aspects of operations including budgeting and financial controls, programming and exhibition development.  Organizing the collections and research service is an essential part of the job. The Director will be responsible for managing two temporary staff as well as the group of support volunteers. The person in post must be highly organized and have excellent communication skills in writing and verbally.  

Experience of recruiting, organizing and managing volunteers as well as working in a multi-tasking museum/heritage environment is essential. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a proven track record and success in grant writing and fundraising.  

Knowledge and an interest in maritime history and the Fall River Line desirable.

How To Apply:
Prospective applicants should contact Battleship Cove for an application and return the completed form with covering letter stating salary requirements to: Sue Couitt, Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street,Fall River, MA 02721.  For application info call 508 678 1100 ext 102 Email:suec@battleshipcove.org

Apply by:
January 09, 2015