Hire date: November 1, 2016 – January 15, 2017 Maine Maritime Museum, an internationally recognized cultural institution located on the Kennebec River in Bath, seeks a Chief Curator to replace the museum’s longtime Senior Curator who is retiring in April of 2017. The Chief Curator will play a key role in the leadership team and help the museum continue to grow and excel. The Chief Curator leads a curatorial staff of two plus interns and volunteers, and provides the creative leadership and management of the Museum’s historic object, library, and archival collections; changing and permanent exhibits; and publications program. The Chief Curator supports the mission and goals of Maine Maritime Museum by giving top priority to historical collections, strategic plan initiatives, teamwork, and public service. The position is responsible for the creative leadership and management of the Museum’s historic object, library, and archival collections; historic buildings, changing and permanent exhibits; and publications program. The Chief Curator serves as staff liaison with the Board Collections Committee and oversees a staff of two FT plus volunteers and interns. Specific duties include oversight of all decisions regarding the collection and collections care, exhibits, publications, and collections research. The Chief Curator is also involved in donor cultivation, grant writing, and community outreach. This is a FT, exempt position with competitive salary and generous benefits. Relocation assistance available. For the full job posting and instructions on application, see the museum’s website: http://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/about/employment-opportunities/chief-curator/