The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. The Museum fulfills its mission through the exhibition, preservation and interpretation of its collections and through education programs and initiatives that foster the promotion of human rights and the elimination of genocide.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Education & Exhibits will be a member of the senior management team.  The Vice President is responsible for guiding and overseeing the overall exhibition and educational programs as well as public outreach activities. This person will be responsible for developing an integrated program strategy for IHMEC that links existing programs to achieve mission objectives in ways that are effective, efficient and use contemporary technology resources. The Vice President of Education & Exhibits is responsible for a team of eight and directly manages the Chief Curator of Collections and Director of Education.

Job Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 or more years of verifiable management and administrative experience in museums, historic sites or other appropriate setting preferably in the area of education or exhibits. Leadership skills in the development of a strategic plan for programming are required.  The candidate must have prior experience developing innovative and creative programs that are presented in attractive and comprehensible ways to different public audiences.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated management experience and the ability to work with and lead a staff in the development and implementation of education, exhibitions and outreach programs. Furthermore, organization of multiple programs requiring efficient and careful project management will be required.  The ideal candidate will have grant writing experience and knowledge of other funding strategies. This person will have solid experience developing budgets, spreadsheets and cost control measures.  The successful candidate will embody the vision, mission and values of IHMEC. Knowledge and study of the Holocaust is desired.  A minimum of a B.S. or B.A. in education, public history, museum studies or related field of study is required.  Graduate study is preferred.

Applications and nominations are being received by Noetic Search (www.noeticexsearch.com) via electronic mail atresumes@noeticexsearch.com.  If interested, please submit a current resume and cover letter to the above email address.

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