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Employment Opportunities

MAHM Member Benefit!
MUSEUM DIRECTOR (Part-time)
SHADY SIDE RURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY
Starting Salary Range: $16,000 - $17,500

The Shady Side Rural Heritage Society seeks a Director with substantial museum experience, proven leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with volunteers and partner organizations to manage operations of a vibrant local history organization and museum in the Chesapeake Bay region.

Duties and Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the Board of Trustees the Director will be responsible for:

  • Acquisition and care of Museum and Library collections, and preservation of historic buildings
  • Development and implementation of exhibits and educational programs for adults, children and the community
  • Coordination of volunteers
  • Grant-writing and grant management
  • Development and editing of newsletter, and
  • Implementation of the Society's Strategic Plan.

    The Director will:

    • Supervise a part-time Administrator and a corps of dedicated volunteers.
    • Work with the Treasurer to manage the SSRHS budget and evaluate fiscal operations, and
    • Act as a liaison to the community and partnering organizations on behalf of the Society.

    Qualifications:
    Leadership and good communication skills required. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and public relations skills, and work effectively with volunteers. Grant-writing and project management experience necessary.

    Minimum requirements:
    Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, History, Preservation or other related field, and a breadth of museum experience. Knowledge of and interest in Chesapeake Bay history a plus.

    Benefits:
    Flexible working environment.

    Application Procedures:
    Send resume, and cover letter with brief description of how the applicant would enhance the Museum's operation to the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society, P.O. Box 89, Shady Side, MD 20764, or to captainavery@verizon.net.

    For more information on the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society and its museum, the Captain Salem Avery House, visit www.averyhouse.org.

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