Executive Director, American Precision Museum, Windsor, VT

Posted May 15, 2018

American Precision Museum, founded in 1966, located in Windsor, Vermont, is housed in a National Historic Landmark building and holds one of the finest collections of early machine tools in the nation. Exhibits are open to the public daily from late May ‐ October.

The museum’s mission is to capture the imaginations of young and old with the spirit of innovation, problem solving and design, as demonstrated through the dynamic story of the machines and people which form the foundation and future of manufacturing in America.

The Board of Trustees seeks a full time Executive Director to implement the mission in innovative and creative ways. Responsibilities include leading the museum’s daily operations, developing and managing an annual budget, and overseeing a small staff.

The successful candidate will have the leadership skills to represent the organization effectively to all stakeholders and the public. He or she will be a results‐driven, high‐energy professional of unquestionable integrity and dedication who enjoys taking on new challenges and multi‐tasking. The position requires proven experience in project management, fund‐raising, grant writing, donor stewardship, and program development. A Bachelors degree in a relevant area of study is required with a minimum 2 – 3 years’ experience in museum management. Experience in the machine tool industry is highly desired. Salary will be negotiated based on experience.

Please see the full full position description at http://www.americanprecision.org/about/employment.

To apply, please send a one page letter of intent with a two page resume to Chair, Search Committee, at [email protected].

The deadline for submission is June 15. Please, no phone calls.