Now live online at www.museum.nps.gov
This searchable online database provides access to thousands of images and records from the National Park Service (NPS) museum collections. NPS museum collections include diverse disciplines and have unique associations with park cultural and natural resources, eminent figures, and park histories. Online visitors can perform simple or advanced searches by keyword, park name, object name, people, places, and date. Visitors can also browse or search collection highlights and park summaries.
These objects come from National Park Service (NPS) museums. NPS museums collect objects specific to the mission of the individual parks and interpret those collections in their original context. The collections are site-specific, that is, they pertain to that particular NPS site. With the exception of house museums, most other museums gather thematic collections from many different sites and house them in one place.
This project is an ongoing initiative. The records found in this database will vary in the level of detail. Records and images will be updated and added on a continued basis. Currently there are 44 parks with collections online representing over a million objects. We expect this number to grow considerably in 2012.
Please browse, enjoy, and learn from the collections!
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Opening: Forest Archeologist/Tribal Relations Coordinator
The 5.4-million acre forest is the second largest in the National Forest system. The forest's programs and opportunities are as varied as the awe-inspiring landscape.
Position Title: Forest Archeologist/Tribal Relations Coordinator
Tour of Duty: Detail/Temporary Promotion Not To Exceed 120 Days and/or permanent full time
Duty Station: Chugach National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Anchorage, Alaska
The position will manage two programs – the Forest Heritage Program and the Forest Tribal Government Program.
The Forest Archaeologist:
· Implements the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)
· Manages a Programmatic Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)
· Integrates Heritage goals with other forest program goals
· Participates in interpretation/education and other programs
· Provides technical leadership for Zone Archeologists located on Ranger Districts
The Tribal Relations Coordinator:
· Develops and maintaining productive relationships with tribes and other Alaska Native organizations
· Advises and assists the Forest Supervisor, Deputy Forest Supervisor, District Rangers and Staff in maintaining government-to-government relationships and partnerships with tribes
· Assists in the development of agreements and protocols with tribes
· Assists Forest Service employees and Tribal Officials in understanding each other’s missions, policies, and cultures
Please have people express interest in this opportunity no later than February 3, 2012.
Brenda Tracy
Acting Recreation Lands Minerals and Heritage Staff Officer
Chugach National Forest
(907) 743-9534
(907) 743-9488 Fax
btracy@fs.fed.us
Position Title: Forest Archeologist/Tribal Relations Coordinator
Tour of Duty: Detail/Temporary Promotion Not To Exceed 120 Days and/or permanent full time
Duty Station: Chugach National Forest Supervisor’s Office, Anchorage, Alaska
The position will manage two programs – the Forest Heritage Program and the Forest Tribal Government Program.
The Forest Archaeologist:
· Implements the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)
· Manages a Programmatic Agreement with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)
· Integrates Heritage goals with other forest program goals
· Participates in interpretation/education and other programs
· Provides technical leadership for Zone Archeologists located on Ranger Districts
The Tribal Relations Coordinator:
· Develops and maintaining productive relationships with tribes and other Alaska Native organizations
· Advises and assists the Forest Supervisor, Deputy Forest Supervisor, District Rangers and Staff in maintaining government-to-government relationships and partnerships with tribes
· Assists in the development of agreements and protocols with tribes
· Assists Forest Service employees and Tribal Officials in understanding each other’s missions, policies, and cultures
Please have people express interest in this opportunity no later than February 3, 2012.
Brenda Tracy
Acting Recreation Lands Minerals and Heritage Staff Officer
Chugach National Forest
(907) 743-9534
(907) 743-9488 Fax
btracy@fs.fed.us
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Material Culture and Decorative Arts of the Southern Backcountry
2012 MESDA Summer Institute
Material Culture and Decorative Arts of the Southern Backcountry
June 25-July 20, 2012
Winston-Salem, NC (January 11, 2012) — The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) and The University of Virginia (UVA) announce the 2012 MESDA Summer Institute in Southern Material Culture and Decorative Arts. The 2012 Summer Institute will take place June 25 – July 20, 2012 at MESDA, which is located in Old Salem Museums & Gardens at the Frank L. Horton Museum Center, 924 South Main Street in Winston-Salem, N.C. The deadline for applications for the Summer Institute is April 20, 2012.
The 2012 Institute will emphasize the material culture of the early southern Backcountry, including Tennessee, Kentucky, and the piedmont and western regions of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Students will study the region’s economic, social and cultural history through a multidisciplinary approach that includes current methods of research, interpretation, preservation, and analysis of material culture. The 2012 Institute’s month-long curriculum includes lectures, discussions, workshops, artifact studies, research projects, and a five-day study trip to Tennessee.
The UVA Resident Scholar for the 2012 Summer Institute is Dr. Carroll Van West, Professor of History and Director of the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University. In addition to Dr. West, the faculty is composed of members of the staffs of MESDA and Old Salem Museums & Gardens, UVA, and several guest lecturers.
The MESDA Summer Institute provides participants the opportunity to analyze and investigate the material culture and decorative arts of the early South. Each summer the institute focuses on one region of the early South, rotating its concentration from the Chesapeake to the Carolina Low Country to the southern Backcountry.
Three hours of graduate credit are awarded through UVA’s Graduate Program in the History of Art and Architecture.
Graduate students in the fields of American studies, material culture, decorative arts and museum studies, historic preservation, architectural history, public history, and professionals in the museum, education, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
For information or an application form contact Sally Gant, Director of Education, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts by emailing her at sgant@oldsalem.org or calling 336-721-7361. Information is also available at www.mesda.org.
About MESDA
The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) is the preeminent center for researching, collecting, and exhibiting decorative arts made and used by those living and working in the early South. MESDA is one of three museums at Old Salem Museums & Gardens. The Web site address is www.MESDA.org.
About Old Salem
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is one of America’s most comprehensive history attractions. Its museums—the Historic Town of Salem and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), along with award-winning heirloom gardens—engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience about those who lived and worked in the early South. Old Salem Museums & Gardens is located at 600 South Main Street in Winston-Salem. For more information call 336-721-7300 or visit www.oldsalem.org.
Material Culture and Decorative Arts of the Southern Backcountry
June 25-July 20, 2012
Winston-Salem, NC (January 11, 2012) — The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) and The University of Virginia (UVA) announce the 2012 MESDA Summer Institute in Southern Material Culture and Decorative Arts. The 2012 Summer Institute will take place June 25 – July 20, 2012 at MESDA, which is located in Old Salem Museums & Gardens at the Frank L. Horton Museum Center, 924 South Main Street in Winston-Salem, N.C. The deadline for applications for the Summer Institute is April 20, 2012.
The 2012 Institute will emphasize the material culture of the early southern Backcountry, including Tennessee, Kentucky, and the piedmont and western regions of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Students will study the region’s economic, social and cultural history through a multidisciplinary approach that includes current methods of research, interpretation, preservation, and analysis of material culture. The 2012 Institute’s month-long curriculum includes lectures, discussions, workshops, artifact studies, research projects, and a five-day study trip to Tennessee.
The UVA Resident Scholar for the 2012 Summer Institute is Dr. Carroll Van West, Professor of History and Director of the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University. In addition to Dr. West, the faculty is composed of members of the staffs of MESDA and Old Salem Museums & Gardens, UVA, and several guest lecturers.
The MESDA Summer Institute provides participants the opportunity to analyze and investigate the material culture and decorative arts of the early South. Each summer the institute focuses on one region of the early South, rotating its concentration from the Chesapeake to the Carolina Low Country to the southern Backcountry.
Three hours of graduate credit are awarded through UVA’s Graduate Program in the History of Art and Architecture.
Graduate students in the fields of American studies, material culture, decorative arts and museum studies, historic preservation, architectural history, public history, and professionals in the museum, education, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
For information or an application form contact Sally Gant, Director of Education, Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts by emailing her at sgant@oldsalem.org or calling 336-721-7361. Information is also available at www.mesda.org.
About MESDA
The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) is the preeminent center for researching, collecting, and exhibiting decorative arts made and used by those living and working in the early South. MESDA is one of three museums at Old Salem Museums & Gardens. The Web site address is www.MESDA.org.
About Old Salem
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is one of America’s most comprehensive history attractions. Its museums—the Historic Town of Salem and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), along with award-winning heirloom gardens—engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience about those who lived and worked in the early South. Old Salem Museums & Gardens is located at 600 South Main Street in Winston-Salem. For more information call 336-721-7300 or visit www.oldsalem.org.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Opening: Director, Yavapai Indian Cultural Center
POSITION TITLE: Executive Director
LOCATION: Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Reservation, Prescott, Arizona
DEPARTMENT: Yavapai Indian Cultural Center
REPORTS TO: Tribal Board of Directors
SALARY: $54,200 - $67,800
SCOPE OF WORK:
Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing operations and associated activities for the Tribe’s nonprofit cultural center & museum enterprise. Serve as primary agent ensuring accomplishment of the Board’s governance functions. Provide direction and leadership in achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategic plan, and annual goals and objectives.
WORK PERFORMED:
1.With Board direction, plans, develops, and manages programs, operations and facilities of the Yavapai Indian Cultural Center.
2.Supports Board’s administration, serves as principle liaison between Board members and staff, and represents the organization to the community and general public.
3.Oversees design, marketing, promotion, and delivery of quality organizational programs, products and services.
4.Prepares and recommends annual budget for Board approval, and manages organization’s resources within budget guidelines according to abiding laws and regulations.
5.Coordinates with Tribal government to effectively manage the organization’s human resources in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
6.Addresses community and public relations by assuring the organization’s mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
7.Oversees fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals, and administering fundraising records and documentation.
8.Directs thorough research of nationwide museum and private collections, and undertakes necessary steps to insure acquisition of significant Yavapai artifacts.
9.Ensures high quality displays, exhibits, programs and activities, which are appropriately designed and executed to inform and enrich the Tribal community and general public, and are accurately reflective of Yavapai culture.
10.Ensures accurate maintenance of comprehensive organizational records and files.
11.Prepares and reports activities, statistical data, budget requirements and program recommendations to the Board of Directors as required or requested.
12.Performs other duties as assigned by the Tribal Board of Directors.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1.Master’s Degree in Museum Science, Public Administration or Business Administration with coursework in archival oversight, artifact curating and collection’s management, and three (3) years’ experience in cultural center & museum management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2.Minimum three (3) years direct supervisory experience.
3.Familiar with Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec 7871, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 41-844, and other relevant federal and state legislation.
4.Knowledge/experience working with governing boards, including rules of order, board member training, strategic planning, goal setting and formal problem-solving processes.
5.Experience with cultural educational program development and oversight.
6.Experience with artifact curating, collections, circulations, exhibits and displays.
7.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied economic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
8.Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
9.Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
10.Have working knowledge of office equipment and computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
11.Must pass a background check and possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License and be insurable under the Tribe’s Auto Insurance Plan.
12.Physically able to perform the manual tasks that may be required, such as: heavy lifting, operation of manual and/or power tools, climbing ladders, etc. Frequently lift, pull or push 50 lbs., occasionally lift, pull or push 70 lbs.
13.Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
More here
LOCATION: Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Reservation, Prescott, Arizona
DEPARTMENT: Yavapai Indian Cultural Center
REPORTS TO: Tribal Board of Directors
SALARY: $54,200 - $67,800
SCOPE OF WORK:
Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing operations and associated activities for the Tribe’s nonprofit cultural center & museum enterprise. Serve as primary agent ensuring accomplishment of the Board’s governance functions. Provide direction and leadership in achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategic plan, and annual goals and objectives.
WORK PERFORMED:
1.With Board direction, plans, develops, and manages programs, operations and facilities of the Yavapai Indian Cultural Center.
2.Supports Board’s administration, serves as principle liaison between Board members and staff, and represents the organization to the community and general public.
3.Oversees design, marketing, promotion, and delivery of quality organizational programs, products and services.
4.Prepares and recommends annual budget for Board approval, and manages organization’s resources within budget guidelines according to abiding laws and regulations.
5.Coordinates with Tribal government to effectively manage the organization’s human resources in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
6.Addresses community and public relations by assuring the organization’s mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
7.Oversees fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals, and administering fundraising records and documentation.
8.Directs thorough research of nationwide museum and private collections, and undertakes necessary steps to insure acquisition of significant Yavapai artifacts.
9.Ensures high quality displays, exhibits, programs and activities, which are appropriately designed and executed to inform and enrich the Tribal community and general public, and are accurately reflective of Yavapai culture.
10.Ensures accurate maintenance of comprehensive organizational records and files.
11.Prepares and reports activities, statistical data, budget requirements and program recommendations to the Board of Directors as required or requested.
12.Performs other duties as assigned by the Tribal Board of Directors.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1.Master’s Degree in Museum Science, Public Administration or Business Administration with coursework in archival oversight, artifact curating and collection’s management, and three (3) years’ experience in cultural center & museum management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2.Minimum three (3) years direct supervisory experience.
3.Familiar with Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec 7871, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 41-844, and other relevant federal and state legislation.
4.Knowledge/experience working with governing boards, including rules of order, board member training, strategic planning, goal setting and formal problem-solving processes.
5.Experience with cultural educational program development and oversight.
6.Experience with artifact curating, collections, circulations, exhibits and displays.
7.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied economic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
8.Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
9.Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
10.Have working knowledge of office equipment and computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
11.Must pass a background check and possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License and be insurable under the Tribe’s Auto Insurance Plan.
12.Physically able to perform the manual tasks that may be required, such as: heavy lifting, operation of manual and/or power tools, climbing ladders, etc. Frequently lift, pull or push 50 lbs., occasionally lift, pull or push 70 lbs.
13.Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
More here
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
DMNS Internerships
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers numerous summer and year-round internship opportunities. Check them out here!
2012 Teen Science Scholars
As a Teen Science Scholar, you will collaborate with professional scientists in the field and in the lab at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Lloyd David and Carlye Cannon Wattis Foundation Internship Program for Zoology
The Lloyd David and Carlye Cannon Wattis Foundation Internship Program for Zoology is intended to support projects involving use of DMNS Zoology Department collections.
Native American Science Internship
This internship is offered by the Department of Anthropology to currently enrolled, undergraduate or graduate-level students of Native American descent.
Undergraduate Research Assistant in Zoology
An undergraduate student is sought to assist the Curator of Invertebrate Zoology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science with field and laboratory research on arachnids.
Youth Programs Curriculum Specialist Intern
Receive personal academic growth through the introduction to curriculum development, training in the creation and revising of non-traditional children's workshops curriculum and ongoing evaluations.
2012 Teen Science Scholars
As a Teen Science Scholar, you will collaborate with professional scientists in the field and in the lab at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Lloyd David and Carlye Cannon Wattis Foundation Internship Program for Zoology
The Lloyd David and Carlye Cannon Wattis Foundation Internship Program for Zoology is intended to support projects involving use of DMNS Zoology Department collections.
Native American Science Internship
This internship is offered by the Department of Anthropology to currently enrolled, undergraduate or graduate-level students of Native American descent.
Undergraduate Research Assistant in Zoology
An undergraduate student is sought to assist the Curator of Invertebrate Zoology at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science with field and laboratory research on arachnids.
Youth Programs Curriculum Specialist Intern
Receive personal academic growth through the introduction to curriculum development, training in the creation and revising of non-traditional children's workshops curriculum and ongoing evaluations.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Culture Lab at the Haffenreffer
Not to be confused with the DMNS Culture Lab, a very exciting development at the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology:
In February the museum will open CultureLab. I’ve written about it before, when it was just an idea – that post showed a rough floor plan, and reproduced our planning document – a document based on the ideas and interests of museum staff, and also the input of students in my Museums and Communities collecting and collections course, and the very imaginative ideas of Brian Kernaghan’s RISD course on museum design.
More here
In February the museum will open CultureLab. I’ve written about it before, when it was just an idea – that post showed a rough floor plan, and reproduced our planning document – a document based on the ideas and interests of museum staff, and also the input of students in my Museums and Communities collecting and collections course, and the very imaginative ideas of Brian Kernaghan’s RISD course on museum design.
More here
Friday, January 20, 2012
Ithaca College Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship for 2012-13
The School of Humanities and Sciences at Ithaca College announces a Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellowship for 2012-13. The fellowship supports promising scholars who are committed to diversity in the academy in order to better prepare them for tenure track appointments within liberal arts or comprehensive colleges/universities.
Applications are welcome in the following areas: Anthropology, Art History, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies and Sciences, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Psychology, and Sociology. The Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity, which houses the African Diaspora Studies and the Latino/a studies minors, also welcomes applications. The School of Humanities and Sciences houses additional interdisciplinary minors that may be of interest to candidates: Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Muslim Cultures, Native American Studies, and Women's Studies. Fellows who successfully obtain the Ph.D. and show an exemplary record of teaching and scholarship and engagement in academic service throughout their fellowship, may be considered as candidates for tenure-eligible appointments anticipated to begin in the fall of 2013.
More here
Applications are welcome in the following areas: Anthropology, Art History, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies and Sciences, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Psychology, and Sociology. The Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity, which houses the African Diaspora Studies and the Latino/a studies minors, also welcomes applications. The School of Humanities and Sciences houses additional interdisciplinary minors that may be of interest to candidates: Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Muslim Cultures, Native American Studies, and Women's Studies. Fellows who successfully obtain the Ph.D. and show an exemplary record of teaching and scholarship and engagement in academic service throughout their fellowship, may be considered as candidates for tenure-eligible appointments anticipated to begin in the fall of 2013.
More here
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Opening: Director
Director, Villa Finale Historic Site
Posted January 9, 2012
Offered By National Trust for Historic Preservation
Department of Historic Sites
San Antonio , Texas
ABOUT VILLA FINALE:
Villa Finale is located in the King William Historic District of San Antonio, Texas, and was once the home of Walter Mathis, an important figure in the historic preservation movement in San Antonio. While the site contains a collection of more than 12,500 objects, including American and European fine and decorative arts, Napoleonic memorabilia and artifacts, an extensive library, and works by Texas artists, its potential lies in the creative use and interpretation of these objects to inform and inspire the general public about history and historic preservation. The site itself holds this same potential, to serve as a leader in historic preservation at the local level. Villa Finale is owned and operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is therefore the local San Antonio site reflecting the organization’s overall mission, to save America’s diverse historic places and revitalize our communities by providing leadership, education, advocacy and resources.
WORK OBJECTIVES:
The Villa Finale Director provides leadership, strategic direction and operational management for Villa Finale, demonstrated by a high level of knowledge and enthusiasm in non-profit/historic site management, including oversight for human resources, finance, governance, site maintenance, and development/fundraising. The Director will be responsible for ensuring that this remarkable asset is well maintained and used creatively to engage and inform the public about the people and stories associated with the site and the work of the National Trust. The opportunity to inspire an understanding and appreciation for history and historic preservation will be led by the Director with their staff.
Duties
The Director is responsible for long term strategic planning, as well as for all aspects of daily site operations, including financial management, site maintenance, fundraising and overall programming, and promotion. The Director supervises and manages a site staff of 6 fulltime employees and reports to the Senior Director of Site Stewardship at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Director also interfaces with an Advisory Council comprised of approximately 15 members, and is responsible for managing the site in a manner that accomplishes the mission and goals of the National Trust, for the creation of a site strategic plan consistent with those mission and goals, and for the development and management of a fundraising program to secure the necessary resources.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in non-profit/historic site management;
Demonstrated success in fundraising and building relationships with potential donors and/or in raising capital funds;
Demonstrated success in managing a diverse staff with varied skill sets; effective team leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong public speaking skills
Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit;
Demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, the values and goals of the National Trust
Advanced degree in management or equivalent preferred; degree in history or historic preservation also a plus.
Experience marketing to and engaging culturally diverse audiences, constituents and partners a plus.
How to Apply
To apply, please include a cover letter in the body of a message and email your resume as a Word, PDF or Text document to 80938-CS-815@nthp.hrmdirect.com.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. The National Trust for Historic Preservation actively seeks opportunities to include members of these groups in its programs and activities.
Posted January 9, 2012
Offered By National Trust for Historic Preservation
Department of Historic Sites
San Antonio , Texas
ABOUT VILLA FINALE:
Villa Finale is located in the King William Historic District of San Antonio, Texas, and was once the home of Walter Mathis, an important figure in the historic preservation movement in San Antonio. While the site contains a collection of more than 12,500 objects, including American and European fine and decorative arts, Napoleonic memorabilia and artifacts, an extensive library, and works by Texas artists, its potential lies in the creative use and interpretation of these objects to inform and inspire the general public about history and historic preservation. The site itself holds this same potential, to serve as a leader in historic preservation at the local level. Villa Finale is owned and operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is therefore the local San Antonio site reflecting the organization’s overall mission, to save America’s diverse historic places and revitalize our communities by providing leadership, education, advocacy and resources.
WORK OBJECTIVES:
The Villa Finale Director provides leadership, strategic direction and operational management for Villa Finale, demonstrated by a high level of knowledge and enthusiasm in non-profit/historic site management, including oversight for human resources, finance, governance, site maintenance, and development/fundraising. The Director will be responsible for ensuring that this remarkable asset is well maintained and used creatively to engage and inform the public about the people and stories associated with the site and the work of the National Trust. The opportunity to inspire an understanding and appreciation for history and historic preservation will be led by the Director with their staff.
Duties
The Director is responsible for long term strategic planning, as well as for all aspects of daily site operations, including financial management, site maintenance, fundraising and overall programming, and promotion. The Director supervises and manages a site staff of 6 fulltime employees and reports to the Senior Director of Site Stewardship at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Director also interfaces with an Advisory Council comprised of approximately 15 members, and is responsible for managing the site in a manner that accomplishes the mission and goals of the National Trust, for the creation of a site strategic plan consistent with those mission and goals, and for the development and management of a fundraising program to secure the necessary resources.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in non-profit/historic site management;
Demonstrated success in fundraising and building relationships with potential donors and/or in raising capital funds;
Demonstrated success in managing a diverse staff with varied skill sets; effective team leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong public speaking skills
Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit;
Demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, the values and goals of the National Trust
Advanced degree in management or equivalent preferred; degree in history or historic preservation also a plus.
Experience marketing to and engaging culturally diverse audiences, constituents and partners a plus.
How to Apply
To apply, please include a cover letter in the body of a message and email your resume as a Word, PDF or Text document to 80938-CS-815@nthp.hrmdirect.com.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. The National Trust for Historic Preservation actively seeks opportunities to include members of these groups in its programs and activities.
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