EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Cape St. George Light and Museum, St. George Island, FL
Exceptional opportunity to lead a dynamic new museum and lighthouse on a coastal barrier island in Florida’s Big Bend. The restored lighthouse and newly built museum is well organized by a strong volunteer force and operated by a small dedicated staff. The board of directors seeks to fully professionalize the organization with an executive director. The director will manage all operations including finance, collections, programs, personnel, marketing, and media relations. He or she will be responsible for fund raising including securing grants and matching funds from government, corporate, and private sources and building upon the already substantial membership. The ideal candidate will be an energetic museum professional enthusiastic about growing an institution. Qualifications: Management experience; fund-raising ability; written and verbal communications skills; degree(s) in business, history, museum studies or related field(s) or equivalent. A passion for history and knowledge of maritime activities desirable. Salary negotiable and based on qualifications. Send letter of interest, résumé and three references to: Executive Director Search, info@stgeorgelight.org. Deadline: April 1, 2017.