Job Description

Executive Director

With offices in Old Chatham, a collection of 75,000 objects, and a historic site in New Lebanon, NY, the Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon is the premier institution dedicated to interpreting Shaker history. Its collections, and library of primary Shaker materials, span 240 years of Shaker history, with objects and materials from nearly every Shaker village, particularly Mount Lebanon. Working with the Board, committees, consultants, and staff, the Executive Director leads the growth and direction of the Museum, while overseeing an ambitious plan for restoration of the North Family historic site.

 

Job Requirements

Qualifications: minimum 5 years leadership of a museum or non-profit, including: planning, fiscal management, and staff supervision; demonstrated success as a fundraiser; cultivation of board, staff, and prospective donors, an intellectual grasp of 19th and 20th Century American history and culture; excellent writing and public speaking skills.

Please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining interest in the position to: jobs@shakerml.org