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The Greater Westhampton Historical Museum is growing and looking to expand our staff!
We are currently looking to hire a Museum Director and a Director of Education.
Both positions will be part-time and are described in detail below.
If you are interested in one of the positions and meet the qualifications, please apply!!
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The Greater Westhampton Historical Museum is seeking a Museum Director
The Greater Westhampton Historical Museum seeks a Museum Director to begin in September 2024. The position is part-time (20 hours per week) with an hourly salary of $25 to $30, depending on experience and qualifications. The position includes PTO.
Museum Director Job Responsibilities
The Museum seeks to hire a part-time Museum Director to manage certain organization functions. The Museum Director will report to the Museum’s Board of Trustees through the President.
The Museum Director will:
Collaborate with Officers and Committee chairs to optimize Museum functions Manage staff, including the Director of Education and the Administrative Assistant
Manage and chair the Fundraising Committee, including implementing fundraising events and cultivating donor relationships
Provide administrative oversight of buildings and grounds projects and maintenance Identify potential risks and assure regulatory compliance with Museum requirements Develop and oversee the budgeting and organization of special events
Research and write grant applications for foundation, corporate, and government funders Prepare the annual budget in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
Maintain visibility and build membership through the Museum’s Facebook page, other social media, and e-mail lists
Manage our existing website, including posting new information and updates
Work with the Administrative Assistant to send out membership renewals, annual appeal letters, and other correspondence on a timely basis.
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Museum Director Qualifications
The successful Museum Director candidate will have the following qualifications:
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• BS/BA in Museum Science or related, MS/MA preferred.
• A substantial interest in learning and understanding local history and an enthusiasm for
sharing it with the public
• An ability to work well with staff, Board members, volunteers, government officials, community organizations, and collaborative partners
• Proficiency with workplace technology, including Zoom, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, Microsoft Office, and social media, including Facebook
• A strong knowledge of museum best practices
• Fund-raising experience
• Strong management skills in a non-profit setting, including managing staff
• Record of personnel, budget, and operations management Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Experience with successful grant writing, including managing, permitting, and reporting
• Demonstrated proficiency with website design and maintenance using WordPress,
including WP Bakery Page Builder
• Experience with managing an annual budget
• Experience in curating exhibits and knowledge and experience with preservation, storage and handling artifacts and documents are a plus.
Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to office@whbhistorical.org
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The Greater Westhampton Historical Museum is seeking a Director of Education
The Greater Westhampton Historical Museum seeks a Director of Education to begin in September 2024. The position is part-time (20 hours per week) with an hourly salary of $22.50 to $27.50, depending on experience and qualifications. The position includes PTO.
Museum Information
The Greater Westhampton Historical Museum formed in 1989 and serves communities in the Westhampton area. The Museum campus in Westhampton Beach includes several historic buildings, including the 1840 Tuthill House Museum. The organization, which is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, presently has one part-time administrator and is largely managed by a dedicated Board of Trustees and many volunteers. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization with an operating budget of just under $200,000 and relies on donations, membership dues, grants and recently-approved public funding for operating expenses. Our active calendar includes public programs, school programming, fund-raisers, and exhibits.
Director of Education Job Responsibilities
The Museum seeks to hire a part-time Director of Education to enhance our school and community programs. The Director of Education will report to th e Museum Director and will work collaboratively with Board members, volunteers, teachers, and others to develop and enhance our programming. The Director of Education will:
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Lead development and delivery of school and community programs
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Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers involved in programming
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Plan and implement Museum exhibits with assistance
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Assist with special events and Museum visitation
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Schedule and lead walking and museum tours
• Become knowledgeable of local history and our museum collections in order to develop new programming
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Foster positive relationships and collaborate with other educators and community organizations to enhance existing programming and develop new educational programs
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Coordinate educational programming with other Museum events and activities
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Develop program and educational materials for website posting
Director of Education Qualifications
The successful Director of Education candidate wil have the following qualifications:
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BS/BA in Education, Social Science, Humanities, MS/MA preferred.
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3+ yearsin teaching, museum education, or related work
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Strong skills working with adults and children
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Proficiency in workplace technology – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, social media
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Knowledge of local history a plus
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Ability to work cooperatively with others and report to a manager
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Ability to work both onsite a n d off-campus
Driver’s license and own vehicle
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References from prior employers (3 minimum)
Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to office@whbhistorical.org
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