Museum Director-Curator, Rufus Porter Museum, Bridgton, ME
Posted February 16, 2018
The Rufus Porter Museum, founded in 2005 located in Bridgton, Maine, is the only museum in the nation dedicated to telling the story of Rufus Porter (1792 – 1884), artist, inventor, and founding publisher of the magazine Scientific American. Now located in the center of the town of Bridgton, the newly established downtown museum campus has become a part of the cultural hub of Main Street. Exhibits are open seasonally to the public from early June through October. The Rufus Porter Museum’s mission is “to celebrate the life and times of a remarkably creative American genius who worked throughout Maine, New England and beyond.”
The Board of Trustees seeks a Museum Director-Curator to implement the mission in creative ways and further the progress of the Rufus Porter Museum through the expansion of the permanent exhibits on Rufus Porter plus yearly special exhibits, and enhancing programs that will continue to draw diverse visitors and increase membership. The successful candidate will have leadership skills to represent the organization effectively to all stakeholders and the public. He or she will be an experienced and well-organized professional of integrity and dedication who enjoys taking on new challenges and multi-tasking. He or she will have a firm grasp of museum best practices and non-profit management. The position requires proven experience in long-range planning, creative program development, donor stewardship, grant writing, and project management. Responsibilities include leading the museum’s daily operations, developing and managing an annual budget, collections management, supervising seasonal volunteers and interns, marketing and advertising, social media and website management and facilities oversight.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree is required in a relevant area of study, a minimum of 3 years museum management or related experience. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Familiarity with databases such as PastPerfect, DonorSnap, and accounting software like Quickbooks desired. The position is 30 hours a week.
To Apply: Please send resume with cover letter including references and salary requirements to Search Committee at [email protected]
Deadline for applications is March 23, 2018. Qualified candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part time